Rangers secure vital OT win over Wild, stay in playoff hunt

The New York Rangers secured a crucial 5-4 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they vie for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Vincent Trocheck scored the decisive goal in overtime, tying the Rangers with the Montreal Canadiens at 79 points. This win comes after a challenging season marked by inconsistencies, including a difficult stretch of games that saw them lose five of their previous six. Rookie Gabe Perreault made a notable NHL debut in this game, contributing to the team's momentum. Despite their competitive spirit, the Rangers continue to struggle with costly turnovers and power play inefficiencies, going 0 for 4 in that area during the game. With just over two weeks left in the regular season, the Rangers are determined to take it one game at a time as they push for the playoffs.