On the playoff front, Columbus won so that dropped the New York Rangers nine points out of a playoff spot. As each game is played, the chances of making up that huge gap grows less and less.
The Lottery Look
A lot of lottery teams in action and the Rangers dropped from 11th worst to tenth. The race in the “lose for Hughes” sweepstakes is getting tighter with every game.
The Rangers moved down a notch due to the Blues 3-2 victory over the Panthers. That gives St. Louis 53 points, one more than the Rangers in one fewer game.