Apr 23, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers scores a first period goal against Alex Lyon #34 of the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
It was a long time coming as the New York Rangers finally gained some ground on Boston in the playoff race. They beat the Flyers 4-1 while the Bruins lost for the first time in seven games, dropping a 6-4 decision to the Sabres.
The last time the Blueshirts made up any ground on the Bruins was on April 9 when they beat the Islanders and Boston was idle.