The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL game against the Flyers on Thursday in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Matt Slocum
The schedule has certainly helped. A game against hapless Buffalo, and a couple of blowout wins over the suddenly struggling Flyers, and just like that, the Rangers are back in the playoff hunt.
But are they legit? Is this sustainable?
Well, if Mika Zibanejad really is back to being himself, and if Igor Shesterkin is going to be healthy the rest of the way, then yes, the Rangers are for real.