The New York Rangers secured a victory against the Montreal Canadiens, overcoming a two-goal deficit to win late in the game. This win sets them up for a challenging matchup against the New Jersey Devils, who are starting to find their rhythm as a playoff contender.

Despite missing Brett Berard due to injury and Jimmy Vesey being scratched, the Rangers aim to maintain their momentum. The Devils, while facing some goaltending issues, are regarded as a strong team that requires a solid game plan to defeat.