Rangers ripped by rival Lightning in potential playoff preview
NY Post
TAMPA, Fla. — The potential playoff preview that was this final regular-season matchup between the Rangers and Lightning was as entertaining as it gets.
And if the season ended Thursday night, there would possibly be seven more on the horizon.
In an empty-net goal abetted 6-3 loss at Amalie Arena, the Rangers, who were denied a bid to the Stanley Cup Final by the Lightning just two seasons ago, were reminded that they will not only have their hands full if they do meet Tampa Bay in the first round but it will take their absolute best if they hope to advance.
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