Rangers take aim at Red Wings in possible playoff matchup

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Friday could serve as a potential preview of a first-round NHL playoff series when the New York Rangers visit the Detroit Red Wings.

The Rangers hold the NHL's best record and are on a tear, having won six of their last seven games following a 4-3 home win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.New York (51-21-4, 106 points) is trying to hold off Carolina for the Metropolita