Bantering Points: 4/3/17

For the first time in a month and a half, the Rangers won a home game last night, knocking off the Philadelphia Flyers by a margin of 4-3. While both teams combined to make the last few minutes interesting, New York was able to hold the Flyers off long enough to earn two crucial points. Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: NYR 4, PHI 3 (4:42 Video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: A furious rally by the Flyers wasn't enough to overcome a late three goal deficit (CBS)
• Brett Cyrgalis hears from Jimmy Vesey about how the rookie is looking to bust out of his slump and avoid another stint in the press box (NY Post)
• Larry Brooks notes that Chris Kreider's spotty history with opposing goaltenders will likely be at the front of everyone's minds as the playoffs loom (NY Post)
• Justin Tasch points out how Brady Skjei is ready to skate more minutes for New York in the absence of Ryan McDonagh (NY Daily News)
• Tom Dianora discusses how the weak points in Nick Holden's game are starting to show themselves (The Hockey Writers)
• Scott Charles offers his thoughts on the Rangers' 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden (Blueshirt Bulletin)
• Rob Celletti ponders if New York has played the "right way" this season and if it even matters heading into the playoffs (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Dan Carrozzi analyzes Kevin Hayes' play this season (Blue Line Station)
• Postgame Notes: For only the second time in franchise history, New York has recorded three consecutive seasons of 100 points or more (Official Team Site)
• Postgame Interviews: Alain Vigneault,(2:52) Henrik Lundqvist,(2:42) Brendan Smith,(1:23) and Derek Stepan (0:53) (Official Team Site)

Around the NHL:

• Jen Neale reports that after collapsing on the ice during Saturday night's game, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth has been released from the hospital (Puck Daddy)
• Luke Fox examines the pros and cons of all 26 versions of the NHL's playoff format over the years (Sportsnet)
• Cam Tucker breaks the news that after a 2-1 defeat to the Arizona Coyotes, the Los Angeles Kings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention (NBC Sports)
• Sean O'Leary saw that the longest game in OHL history happened yesterday, as Cal Babych (son of Dave Babych) scored in the fifth overtime to propel the Everett Silvetrips past the Victoria Royals in their playoff series (The Score)/