Rangers vs Flames: Lottery Hopefuls Clash

0:00This is Corey with Calgary Flames News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Rangers faced the Calgary Flames tonight at Madison Square Garden, both teams battling at the bottom of the standings. The Rangers sit last in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25 wins, 30 losses, and 8 overtime losses. Since the Olympic break, they've picked up points in 5 of 6 games, lighting the lamp 24 times overall. They come off a strong 6-to-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, where their top line each scored on the power play. Mika Zybenesha tallied two goals, and now needs just one point for 800 in his career. Defenseman Wattislav Gavrakov added two assists, extending his point streak to 5 games. Both clubs earn a tight race for the NHL draft lottery, where fewer points mean better odds at the top pick. The Flames ranked 31st league-wide with a 13.6% shot at number 1, while the Rangers hold

1:0030th at 11.6%. On the second night of back-to-backs, veteran goalie Jonathan Quick gets the start after Igor Shesterkins solid-outing Monday. Quick has struggled with just one win in his last 17 starts, but he's been steady lately. Meanwhile, Wavre Clam tie Cardi has brought energy to the third line, scoring his first goal with the team in Philly. The Flames feature former Ranger Ryan Strome, who hits his 900th NHL game tonight after a recent trade. X-Ranger Prospect Brennan-Offman was dealt to Calgary but heads to their minors of Philly it instead, expect an entertaining match-up between these lottery hopefuls. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound.