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The New York Rangers’ playoffs hopes just took a big hit

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With a COVID-19 related realignment of the NHL, the odds of the New York Rangers making the playoffs took a big hit

Just when it looked like the balance of power was shifting in the Metropolitan Division, giving hope to a possible playoff appearance for the New York Rangers, it looks like there will a realignment of the NHL and the Blueshirts will end up in the toughest division in hockey.

Greg Wyshynski first reported it, Elliotte Friedman confirmed it. Here is what the 2020-21 NHL will look like:

East Division:

  • New York Rangers
  • Boston Bruins
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • New Jersey Devils
  • New York Islanders
  • Philadelphia Flyers
  • Washington Capitals

Canadian Division:

  • Calgary Flames
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Ottawa Senators
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Vancouver Canucks
  • Winnipeg Jets

Central Division:

  • Chicago Blackhawks
  • Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Detroit Red Wing
  • Florida Panthers
  • Nashville Predators,
  • Pittsburgh Penguins
  • St.