GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The Rangers on Thursday return to Montreal, the scene of one of their biggest wins of the season.
It was Nov. 23, and the Rangers came back from a 4-0 second-period deficit to beat the Canadiens, 6-5.
Considering the state of the Rangers today — playing well and making a bid for a playoff spot — it’s no wonder the phrase “turning point” was thrown around a bunch after Wednesday’s optional practice.
“It was definitely a turning point in the season,” said Brendan Lemieux, whose shorthanded goal tied the game at 5. “We were on the borderline of playing some good hockey and we were starting to show some resilience and then we were able to stay in a game we maybe shouldn’t have.