On some level, you have to wonder if the New York Rangers are ever going to get over the hump.
After faltering in last season’s Stanley Cup Finals against the Kings, the Rangers look to be in a similarly precarious position after falling 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at home in Game 5 to set up a possible elimination game in Game 6.
A two-goal second period for the Lightning—and a two-point night from superstar Steven Stamkos—was enough to push the young underdogs to a 3-2 series lead against the President’s Trophy winners.
With Game 6 being contested in Tampa, Tuesday will be crunch time for both franchises looking to claim the sport's ultimate prize.
Here is the remaining schedule for the conference finals and predictions for the rest of the playoffs:
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Article written by Daniel Rogers