Mar 17, 2021; New York, New York, USA; The New York Rangers skate against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 9-0 lead during the third period at Madison Square Garden at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers are in Philadelphia for two key games in their drive for a playoff spot. The playoffs are just one of many storylines going into this game. For the Flyers, they will be seeking revenge for the 9-0 humiliation they endured just over a week ago.
Storyline #1 – Playoff implications
Going into this game, the Rangers are two points behind the fifth place Flyers and four points behind the fourth place Bruins.