Rangers brace for stern battle vs. surging Sabres

The New York Rangers can move into a tie for second place in points in the Metropolitan Division on Monday when they host the Buffalo Sabres.

The Rangers (47-21-12, 106 points) are two points behind the New Jersey Devils after a 4-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. New York andNew Jersey each have two games remaining on their respective schedules.

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