S.O.S. to the Blueshirt Brass:
To secure a playoff spot, the Rangers face stiff competition from several teams: the Tampa Bay Lightning, led by Jon Cooper, and the Carolina Hurricanes, who lack goaltending but excel elsewhere. The Boston Bruins are rejuvenated under rookie coach Marco Sturm, while the Washington Capitals maintain balance with Ovechkin and Thompson. Other notable contenders include the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins with Dan Muse, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, and the ever-resilient Florida Panthers.
