But they didn’t clinch a top spot too early, they can still come in 2nd in the division, and drop 4th in the conference leaving the door open for being the road team in Round 2 and 3 if they get past the 1st round
On the bright side, the Rangers have a little room where they can lose a game and still be the #1 seed in the NHL. Might as well make it this game at this point then win 3 straight heading in the playoffs.
Rangers can clinch the division tonight w/ Win and Carolina loss in regulation.
5 points is the magic number for the Eastern Conference and Presidents Trophy.