Rangers won’t get caught cat napping tonight (FL v NYR 7pm)

Ryan McDonagh will look to lead the charge tonight (Getty)

The Rangers must be ready from the time they hit the ice for warmups. Although Florida has lost 6 of their last 7 games, they see this as chance to get back in the Wild Card hunt for the playoffs.

The Panthers are 8 points behind the Rangers and realize a loss tonight could be crushing to their playoff hopes. I’m expecting Cam Talbot to see his first game action since a January 15 (3-0 loss to Boston).

Don’t expect a letdown by the Blueshirts, who will look to build momentum from their win against Carolina and recent losses by Pittsburgh and Washington.

GAME 48: FLORIDA PANTHERS AT NEW YORK RANGERS, MSG, NY 7PM

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NOTES

SEASON SERIES (1-0)

This is the 2nd meeting of 3 for the season. Rangers and Panthers will close out their series 5:00PM, March 15th at MSG.

NYR 5 v. FL 2 (12/31/15) – Rangers enjoy a 5 goal outburst to close out 2014.

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