Which Jackets Opponent Has The Toughest Schedule Left?

New York Rangers

Home Games: Flyers, Senators, Hurricanes, Sabres

Away Games: Flames, Oilers, Canucks, Avalanche, Canadiens

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The Rangers vs. Flyers game will be a big one for New York. A win there would pretty much guarantee a Playoff spot. But, as mentioned, Philly has been on fire lately. Because of their recent success, it could prove a difficult game for the Rangers.

The rest of their home games should be pretty easy. They face three opponents who are already out of the Eastern Conference in Ottawa, Carolina and Buffalo. The Oilers and Flames hold the last and second-last places in the West, respectively, so those games should also be a breeze.

Colorado will present New York’s first real challenge for the rest of the season. They have an impressive 94 points, 12 more than the Rangers. Lastly they face Montreal, who are only 3 points ahead of the Rangers. That should be a fairly even matchup.

Overall, I think it’s safe to say New York has it pretty easy to finish this year.