Forget about doorbusters and Black Friday sales. There’s something more important going on at TD Garden this Friday, when the New York Rangers visit the Boston Bruins in an intriguing matinee.
It’s the first meeting this season between these Original Six teams, each of whom missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25. Last season was a stunning fall from grace for each of these proud franchises, and featured coaching changes and roster upheaval for both.
The Rangers (12-11-2) come into this game with two straight wins and a League-best 10-4-1 road record. On Thanksgiving Eve, they skated out of Raleigh with a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.