The New York Rangers never managed to gain a lead during Friday night’s 3–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blueshirts have not won more than two games in a row since October. With 23 games left, they now sit four points out of a playoff berth. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings, who currently hold the two Wild Card spots, are set to face each other on Saturday in this year’s Stadium Series matchup.
Mika Zibanejad stays hot
Mika Zibanejad, who was labeled one of the “Most Disappointing NHL Players at Halfway Point” by Sports Illustrated, seems to have turned the corner on the season and gotten hot with the arrival of J.