The New York Rangers are on fire, securing back-to-back shutout wins that have put them right in the middle of the playoff race.
Goalie Excellence Fuels Shutout Streak
On March 2, Jonathan Quick made 34 saves in a dominant 4-0 win over the Nashville Predators. The very next night, Igor Shesterkin followed up with 21 saves as the Rangers shut out the New York Islanders 4-0.
Playoff Picture Gets Interesting
These wins have pushed the Rangers into a tie with the Detroit Red Wings for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, both teams sitting at 66 points.
Key Players Stepping Up
In the victory over the Islanders, Will Cuylle scored his 17th goal of the season, and J.T. Miller continued his hot streak, making an immediate impact since returning to the team.
Next Challenge: Capitals Showdown
The Rangers’ defense and goaltending have been rock-solid, and they’ll look to keep that momentum going when they take on the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on March 5.