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Rangers Eliminated From Playoff Contention in Loss to Maple Leafs
John Tavares scored his 26th goal as the Maple Leafs edged the Rangers 4-3, ending New York's playoff hopes with a 29-35-9 record, second-last in standings.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Rangers 4-3, officially eliminating New York from the 2026 playoff race.
- Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll made 40 saves to anchor the victory, while captain John Tavares scored the decisive goal at 11:57 of the third period.
- Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad scored two goals and teammate Alexis Lafreniere added a goal and two assists, yet the offensive effort could not overcome the deficit.
- Head coach Mike Sullivan called up 21-year-old winger Adam Sykora for his NHL debut as New York finished second-to-last in overall standings for a second consecutive season.
- Friday night, the Rangers host the Chicago Blackhawks, while Toronto travels to face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
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Washington Top NewsMaple Leafs beat Rangers 4-3, eliminating New York from playoff contention
Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Joseph Woll made 40 saves and added an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
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Toronto Maple Leafs down Rangers 4-3; New York eliminated from playoff contention
TORONTO - Joseph Woll made 40 saves and John Tavares scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
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