The Rangers have clinched a spot in the Traverse City Prospects Tournament final courtesy of last nght’s win, and the loss by Carolina. They’ll play the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night at 7:00pm EST – MSG/NHL for the chance to take home their second tournament title since joining in 2006.
Both teams win their respective divisions courtesy of their 2-0 records, and facing just the last placed teams in their respective divisions – Carolina and Detroit. Because they have beaten the second and third placed teams, they hold the tiebreaker, should there be any ties in the standings.