The Hurricanes are gauging the market for the star winger, and while an in-division trade is unlikely, the Rangers make sense as a partner.

Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette felt the team was in control heading to the third period but Washington captain Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal tied the game at 2-2 and changed the momentum in the eventual 3-2 OT loss.

Cooper Rush’s wife, Lauryn Rush, delivered an effortlessly chic style during her trip to New York City. From rocking Dallas Cowboys-themed looks to her sizzling outfit in Mexico, Mrs. Rush beat the cold weather with a stunning ensemble.

Peter Laviolette said Friday that he expected all four of the Rangers on Team USA to play after meeting them in Buffalo and didn’t expect any minutes restrictions.

The Rangers power-play units have seen more personnel movement in the past couple of weeks than they’ve seen all season.

The New York Rangers close out their four-game homestand with a Metro division matchup against the Washington Capitals (7:30 PM ET - TV: MSG/TNT - Radio: ESPN 880 AM). The Blueshirts will wear their third jerseys in the game.

Tough decisions must be made and Chris Drury needs to get them right to put the team back in Stanely Cup contention.

The OT loss, coupled with the Senators’ 4-3 win over the Blackhawks, leaves the Rangers in a tie for the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot, although they trail the Sens based on points percentage. It just so happens the two playoff hopefuls will meet in Ottawa for a Saturday matinee that will have major ramifications on the standings.

Will Cuylle and Will Borgen scored in the first period, Igor Shesterkin stopped 20 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 4-0.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Washington Capitals today at 7:30 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected Lineup: Forwards: Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis Lafrenière Will Cuylle-J.

The New York Rangers begin a back-to-back set, with a matchup against the Nashville Predators on Sunday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG 2 - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM). Sunday's contest is Pride Night, presented by Delta Air Lines at MSG.

The Rangers had a lead with less than 10 minutes to play against the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals and let it slip through their fingers. The resulting 3-2 overtime loss on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden prevented their first three-game winning streak since mid-November.