Alexandar Georgiev of the Rangers makes a save against the Golden Knights in the second period at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday in Las Vegas. Credit: Getty Images/Ethan Miller
LOS ANGELES – As improbable as it may have seemed before the season started, a quick look at the NHL standings Wednesday would show that the still-rebuilding Rangers are absolutely in the hunt for a wild card playoff spot. And this four-game Western trip, which got off to such a fabulous start with a stunning and complete victory Sunday evening in Las Vegas, could provide a big boost to their hopes of making the postseason.