The Rangers (35-32-7, 77 points) are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have a 5-9-0 mark this season against their final eight opponents. They are tied with the Canadiens for the final wild card, but Montreal has a game in hand. Columbus is two points back but has two games in hand on the Rangers.

Gabe Perreault headed to New York and checked in to the same hotel Brennan Othmann has been staying at since his recall from AHL Hartford.

Unfortunate his (college) season is over,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “But fortunate for us, he’s now a member of the New York Rangers.”