On the plus side, the Rangers overcame a bad first period and won a game they absolutely had to have 4-3. But, they got no help from the Devils, who gave up a goal near the end of overtime to fall to Boston 1-0. Add in the win by Atlanta and the Rangers are exactly where they were this morning, two points behind the Thrashers and four behind Boston. Marian Gaborik scored his 40th to lead the Rangers with Olli Jokinen added a goal and an assist. For the Islanders, Blake Comeau scored twice. And for the Devils, Martin Brodeur stopped 33-of-34 shots he faced.
