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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.