This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Rangers losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 24 and 25 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Rangers cannot win this spot
Case 1
Rangers lose to the Senators in regulation, and
Islanders beat the Blackhawks
Case 2
Rangers lose to the Senators in regulation, and
Blackhawks beat the Islanders in OT or in a shootout
Case 3
Rangers lose to the Senators in regulation, and
Penguins beat the Avalanche
Case 4
Rangers lose to the Senators in regulation, and
Blue Jackets beat the Flyers, and
Capitals beat the Blues
Case 5
Rangers lose to the Senators in regulation, and
Flyers beat the Blue Jackets in OT or in a shootout, and
Capitals beat the Blues
Case 6
Rangers lose to the Senators in OT or in a shootout, and
Islanders beat the Blackhawks, and
Penguins beat the Avalanche
Case 7
Rangers lose to the Senators in OT or in a shootout, and
Islanders beat the Blackhawks, and
Avalanche beat the Penguins in OT or in a shootout
No elimination cases were found for this spot
The Rangers are not eligible for this spot
The Rangers are not eligible for this spot
The Rangers are not eligible for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot