The New York Rangers wrapped up their five game home stand this week by welcoming two of the elite squads in the Eastern Conference to Madison Square Garden. They faced last year’s Stanley Cup Finalist Boston Bruins and the President’s Trophy winning Tampa Bay Lightning. Both teams figure to be at or near the top of the standings again this year.
It would be a tall order for the young Blueshirts, facing the NHLs elite in back to back games. But after dispatching the very hot out of the gate Buffalo Sabres last week in one of the most complete games the squad has played this year, it was a challenge to be taken on with gusto.