Bantering Points: 4/7/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Sam Henes highlights New York's lack of time and room for error as the team's playoff hopes become more and more unlikely each day (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler points out the anger the Blueshirts' fanbase is directing towards the team in the wake of Saturday's no-show against the Devils in Newark (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey notes that Peter Laviolette put a heavy emphasis on power play work at Sunday's practice session (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Washington Capitals' forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th NHL goal during his team's 4-1 defeat against the New York Islanders on Sunday, breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record (NBC Sports)

Emily Sadler discusses how Ovechkin's historic feat goes beyond the relatively small media bubble hockey tends to occupy (Sportsnet)

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 in Nashville on Sunday, extending their lead over the Rangers to six points for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference (TSN)