With 94 points in 73 games, the New York Rangers sit six points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets for third in the powerhouse Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets might be viewed as the underdog among the top three (below the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals), but they’re enjoying the best season in franchise history.
With their season fueled by an incredible 16-game winning streak, a Jack Adams contender in coach John Tortorella, and breakout performances up and down the lineup, the Blue Jackets look like a sneaky good team who might fly under the radar going into the playoffs, despite holding the third-best record in the NHL.