Rangers get the shaft in potential NHL playoff plan for 2019-20 seasonThe expanded playoffs would reward mediocrity, with the Blueshirts excluded4/30/2020, 2:48 PMFeb 21, 2020; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) reacts during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports / James Guillory