Rangers presented with a big opportunity against Boston (BOS at NYR 8pm)

Rangers hoping for goals tonight against Boston (Getty)

Rangers hoping for goals tonight against Boston (Getty)

A win tonight would put the Rangers 1 point behind the Islanders for 1st place in the Metro division with a game in hand.

Furthermore, a loss by the Penguins and the Rangers would tie for 2nd place with 64 points a piece and hold 2 games in hand on Pittsburgh. Anyway you look at it, the Blueshirts have a big opportunity to make a push for the top spot in the division.

Both Pittsburgh and the Islanders are reeling. The Pens have only won twice in their last 8 games and the Islanders have lost 3 in a row. Matter of fact in the 3 subsequent games after beating the Rangers 3 times this season (that’s 9 games folks), the Islanders have a record of 3-6.

In contrast, after Rangers lose to the Islanders, their record in the following 3 games is 7-2. That’s how you respond to a loss within your division.

GAME 49: BOSTON BRUINS at NEW YORK RANGERS, MSG, NY 8PM

Daily Faceoff’s Goalie Matchup

BOS at NYR (Dailyfaceoff)

BOS at NYR (Dailyfaceoff)

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COACH’S SCRUM

NOTES

 

SEASON SERIES (0-1)

This is the 2nd meeting of 3 for the season between NY and Boston. The Rangers are hoping for a much better outcome tonight.

BOS 3 v. NYR 0 (1/15/15) – Cam Talbot got a rare start and the Rangers were shutout in Boston.

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