It was a 50/50 split for the New York Rangers when it came to scoreboard watching. By defeating the Winnipeg Jets, the Blueshirts moved back to within nine points of the wild card. They must keep winning on this road trip if they hope to move closer.
In a frightening situation, St. Louis veteran defenseman Jay Boumeester collapsed on the bench, experiencing what was described as a cardiac episode. It happened with 7:50 left in the first period of the Blues game in Anaheim. He was rushed to the hospital and the game was postponed. All reports are that he was conscious during the trip to the hospital.