In do or die Game six, Rangers show fight, send series to Game seven

The New York Rangers logo - Vipeldo / Flcik

The Rangers had an impressive 51-24 record this season with a lot of help from right wing Marian Gaborik and center Brad Richards. Gaborik and Richards have had a combined 142 points this year with Gaborik being the team’s top goal scorer and Richards having the most team assists. The two have been a huge threat to other teams. The Rangers overall however, are priding themselves on defense. They are 3rd in the league in goals against. 

The New York Rangers over the past few years have been a disappointment in the playoffs. Last year, they were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals and in 2009 they were eliminated by the Capitals in round one as well, where they blew a three games to one lead. However this year may very well be different. With the Rangers claiming the top seed in the Eastern Conference, they are a favorite to go deep into the playoffs.

However, the Rangers are not blowing away their first round
opponent, the Ottawa Senators. With the series tied at three, the Rangers look to stay alive in the tournament and win the series on Thursday night in Madison Square Garden. This series could have been an entirely different story for the Rangers. They blew a 2-0 lead in Game 4 and have lost both times they faced the Senators in overtime.

The Rangers should be able to win this final game and advance to the second round. They have been the better team throughout the year and although Ottawa has made things interesting, they won't get past the Rangers.