Rangers Clinch Playoffs
It wasn’t necessarily how they intended it to happen, but the Rangers have nonetheless secured a playoff spot for the seventh time in eight years, thanks to an overtime goal by Ryan Callahan. The night started well thanks to a 2-0 lead on goals from Derek Stepan and Derick Brassard, but became more critical when New York gave up three goals to trail late in the third 3-2.
Results in other games of interest weren’t panning out either, with the Jets and Senators leading, and the Isles tied respectively. But, with under three minutes to go in regulation, Brad Richards got a favorable bounce and got the game tied and heading to OT. Carolina came out assertively in the extra frame, but it would be the Rangers’ captain who would make sure that the game Saturday would only be about seeding.