Rangers Snap Losing Streak with OT Win Over Wild, Tie Blue Jackets in Playoff Race

Braden Schneider's overtime goal secures a critical victory for New York as they prepare for a pivotal rematch against Columbus.

Braden Schneider scored the game-winning goal in overtime, lifting the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and ending their four-game losing streak.
The win ties the Rangers with the Columbus Blue Jackets at 70 points in the Eastern Conference wild-card race, though Columbus has a game in hand.
Vincent Trocheck ended an 11-game personal scoring drought with his 18th goal of the season, while Jonny Brodzinski added his career-high seventh goal for New York.
Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves, continuing to show improvement in recent games despite a season with below-average statistics by his standards.
The Rangers face a critical rematch against the Blue Jackets on Saturday, with a win potentially moving them into the second wild-card spot for the first time since December.