Well the Rangers have won three in a row, all against Atlantic opponents, in dominating fashion. In doing so, they’ve padded their lead on second place in the Metro, but a critical game with the Penguins awaits them tonight. The Pens are four points back, but have a game in hand on the Rangers. So this is a big four-point swing game and the last chance for the Penguins to take a serious shot at home ice in the first round.
Should the Rangers come out victorious, Pittsburgh would have a hard time making up enough points for second place by the end of the season.