In their final regular-season meeting Wednesday night in New York, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Rangers find themselves basically as mirror images of one another when it comes to the standings.
The two Eastern Conference playoff-bound sides both reside in third place in their divisions with time running out on the chance to climb up to second. But both are well-rested for Wednesday.
And the foes they are chasing are within striking distance.
Here’s tonight’s game and broadcast info:
New York Rangers (45-21-11) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-6)
Date/Time: April 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Arena: Madison Square Garden
TV: TNT
Radio: ESPN 98.