Maple Leafs Top Rangers, End Playoff Hopes

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story. This is NHL News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday, March 26, officially knocking New York out of Stanley Cup, playoff contention. Joseph Wolves to Tallinnette with 40 saves to secure the win at Scotia Bank Arena. Dakota Joshua chipped in a goal and an assist for Toronto, while Jake McCabe, Nicholas Robertson and John Tveris also lit the lamp. On the ranger's side, Mika Zibineha, Tally twice, and Alexis Luffernier added a goal with two helpers. This loss marked New York 6 straight to feet, putting them at zero wins, five losses, and one overtime loss in that span. It is the second year in a row they have missed the playoffs after claiming the president's trophy the prior season. Toronto improved to three wins, two losses, and one overtime loss over their last six games, keeping their postseason hopes alive.

1:00Rangers rookie Adam Sakura made his NHL debut, logging 13 minutes and 33 seconds on ice. With the ranger season winding down, all eyes turned to Toronto as they build momentum heading into the stretch run.