Rangers defenseman Libor Hajek, second from right, grabs Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist's helmet during a scuffle in the second period of an NHL game on Wednesday in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky
SUNRISE, Fla. – The post-Christmas schedule began a couple days later than it was supposed to for the Rangers and, come to think of it, the pre-Christmas schedule ended a little early, too. So, when they finally got back in action Wednesday night, taking on the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena, no one could be sure what to expect.
"It really feels like a restart,’’ Gallant said after the Rangers’ optional morning skate.