Rangers Shut Out Islanders to Tie for Final Wild Card Spot

New York Rangers secure consecutive shutouts and move into a tie with Detroit in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The Rangers defeated the Islanders 4-0 on Monday, marking their second consecutive shutout and fourth win in five games.
Igor Shesterkin recorded his fourth shutout of the season, making 21 saves, while J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin each contributed a goal and an assist.
The win places the Rangers in a tie with the Detroit Red Wings for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, though Detroit has a game in hand.
Will Cuylle and Will Borgen scored in the first period, with Borgen netting a short-handed goal, while Panarin sealed the victory with an empty-netter.
The Rangers face a challenging stretch ahead, starting with a game against the conference-leading Washington Capitals on Wednesday.