Red Wings visit Rangers in quest for critical points

The Detroit Red Wings continue their quest for a playoff berth when they visit the New York Rangers for a Saturday matinee.

It is the third and final game between these Eastern Conference foes. New York won the first meeting on the road 4-1 on Nov. 7, while Detroit pulled out a 2-1 road victory on Nov. 16.

The Red Wings (40-27-8, 88 points) are in a tight race with the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers for the second wild-card spot in the East. They have...