With just three games remaining, the Rangers still have an outside shot at getting home ice over more teams in the playoffs. Carolina lost this afternoon, so a win tonight puts the Rangers within three points of the Canes. If the Devils lose, they will be within two points. It’s most likely not going to happen, but there’s still a mathematical chance the Rangers not only pass the Devils, but the Canes as well.
More importantly, the Rangers are getting Patrick Kane back tonight. That’s a sign he’s healthy and ready to go after missing the last two games while managing his hip issue. Health is the single most important factor for the Rangers heading into the playoffs. They need some luck, like all other teams, in staying healthy through the playoffs. This is one step in the right direction.
Aside from that, there’s nothing else going on for the Rangers tonight. It’s just a don’t get hurt before the playoffs game.
Blue Jackets Lines
Johnny Gaudreau-Boone Jenner-Kirill Marchenko
Kent Johnson–Jack Roslovic-Lane Pederson
Eric Robinson-Sean Kuraly-Trey Fix-Wolansky
Liam Foudy-Hunter McKown-Emil Bemstrom
Jake Christianson-Adam Boqvist
Tim Berni-Andrew Peeke
Gavin Bayreuther-Billy Sweezey
Michael Hutchinson gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Chris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad-Patrick Kane
Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Vladimir Tarasenko
Alexis Lafreniere-Filip Chytil-Kaapo Kakko
Tyler Motte-Barclay Goodrow-Jimmy Vesey
Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Jacob Trouba
Niko Mikkola-Braden Schneider
Igor Shesterkin gets the start.
Crazy Prediction: No one gets hurt.
Game time is 7pm.
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