Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the Rangers celebrates his goal at 9:49 of the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2021. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett
The task facing the Rangers, if they are to stay in the race for a playoff spot as time runs out in the 2020-21 season, is simple, if daunting: They need to win all their remaining games, to keep themselves in position to sneak into the postseason, in the event the Boston Bruins drop a game or two somewhere along the way.
It is especially important to win the games against the teams behind you in the standings, like Tuesday night’s game at the Garden against the Buffalo Sabres.