Rangers Clinch Playoffs With 9 Remaining

Going into last night’s game, the Rangers needed two points to clinch their first playoff appearance since 2016-17 – the Play-in series of the shortened 2019-20 excluded.  By contrast, Ottawa had already been eliminated, and were playing out what they hope will be their last reboulding season for a while. The difference was clear, as […]

Moving On

The Rangers are moving on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second straight season thanks to a 5-3 win in last night’s Game 5. The win gave the Blueshirts a 4-1 series victory (in the process eliminating the Devils) and a chance to wait on the sidelines as the remaining two series battle it out. The victory was that much sweeter against the Devils, erasing the 4-0 […]

Win Clinches Playoffs, Home Ice Still Possible

With last night’s 3-0 win, the Rangers have set themselves up with a shot at home ice advantage. The Rangers of course will have to win tonight, but they’ll also need some help from the Flyers, who will need to beat New Jersey…in regulation preferrably. The win also clinched a playoff spot for the third straight season, and at worst they can now […]

Rangers Can Clinch Tonight

So the Rangers can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win against the Islanders (7:00pm – MSG). They could also clinch if the Capitals lose, or if both teams only get a point. Fourth spot and home ice, now seems unlikely, with the Flyers having to beat the Devils in regulation, and then the Rangers having to get […]