The Rangers were going to need to go on a memorable run for the rest of the season to reach the playoffs even before their crushing, last-minute, 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. Now it’s going to be that much harder after they failed to earn a point against Columbus. On Tuesday, the Rangers will play their biggest game of the season with a chance to rebound against the Islanders before a 10-day layoff.
USA Today network Rangers beat reporter Vince Mercogliano joined me to talk about the Rangers’ loss to the Blue Jackets, when the three-goalie situation will be resolved, the locker room mentatlity when it comes to making the playoffs, embracing an offense-first style of play, playing the Islanders three times in eight days and the biggest gripe among Rangers fans right now.