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Rangers' Playoff Hopes Dim Amid Lafreniere's Controversial Penalty

4/7/2025

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Alexis Lafreniere's 10-minute misconduct penalty in a pivotal match against the Tampa Bay Lightning has sparked backlash, putting the Rangers' playoff dreams in jeopardy. As tensions rise, rookie Gabe Perreault is finding his footing in the NHL, teaming up with Lafreniere and JT Miller in a desperate bid to bridge a six-point gap with the Canadiens for the final Wild Card spot.

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Alexis Lafreniere's 10-minute misconduct penalty in a pivotal match against the Tampa Bay Lightning has sparked backlash, putting the Rangers' playoff dreams in jeopardy. As tensions rise, rookie Gabe Perreault is finding his footing in the NHL, teaming up with Lafreniere and JT Miller in a desperate bid to bridge a six-point gap with the Canadiens for the final Wild Card spot.