The Rangers currently sit tied for the 26th worst record in the NHL. And while in a normal season that would be something to balk at, the Rangers are in the midst of a rebuild and, though they may not admit it publicly, losing is the best way to accelerate the rebuilding process. It may be a long shot, with the Rangers needing to lose all seven of their remaining games, but there’s still a chance that the Rangers can finish as the league’s worst team if things break the right way.
New Jersey Devils
The Hudson River rivals are just four points behind the Blueshirts, and the Rangers will need some help from the Devils if they are going to sink to the bottom.