"Rangers' Playoff Hopes Hit a Roadblock as Sabres Storm Back in Thrilling 5-3 Victory. In a pivotal matchup at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers saw their chances of a postseason berth slip further away after a crushing third-period collapse. Despite taking a 3-2 lead into the final frame, the Rangers were outscored 3-0, allowing the Buffalo Sabres to pull ahead and secure a crucial 5-3 win. The loss marks a significant setback for the Rangers, who now face a daunting task in their quest for a playoff spot."
The Rangers allowed three unanswered goals in the third period to fall 5-3 to the playoff-bound Sabres on Wednesday night at the Garden.
