Rangers approach game vs. Bruins as litmus test

When the New York Rangers allowed four goals in the third period of 5-2 home loss to the Boston Bruins on Nov. 3, it started a slump that contributed to their middling start.

By now, the Rangers have recovered from their underwhelming start and are curious to see how they measure up against the NHL's top team when they host the Bruins on Thursday night.

The Rangers entered the first meeting with a 6-3-2 record and hung