Playoffs? Are we really going to discuss the how the New York Rangers can still make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, even as their scoring woes continue and losses pile up, especially on home ice?
Well, yes, we are. Because right now, parity within the NHL is at historic proportions. That means there’s a plethora of mediocre teams in the murky middle of the standings, each with a legit shot to earn a postseason berth.
Include the Rangers (16-15-4) in that group. That’s despite a heinous 4-10-3 home record and six shutout losses (!) in 17 games at Madison Square Garden.