The Rangers are 3-13 in their last 16 games versus opponents with a winning record and coming off a bad 3-0 home loss to the Jets two days ago. I can't see the Rangers hanging in on the road against Tampa Bay with their torn-apart roster.

Not only do the Lightning possess a strong talent edge, but they should have plenty of motivation to bury the Rangers, who are a real long shot to make the playoffs being seven points out of the second wild card spot with 15 games left.

Tampa Bay has revenge for a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Rangers and has plenty of former Rangers on its squad.

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