The Rangers are playing a lot better as of late. It could be that the schedule is quite a bit weaker, but they are playing better, nonetheless. Winning 7 in a row, 8 of 9 games, is much better than at any other stretch this season. The problem is they have a monumental hole to dig out of just to have a respectable chance at the postseason. In my best guestimation, they will have to win at least 55 to 60 of the remaining 84 games to have any chance at getting into the playoffs. The real test will be when they start playing the real contenders. Will they continue winning when the schedule gets tougher again?

I'm with you, Regal. I don't see that happening, realistically speaking. Before the season started I was telling everybody the Rangers would be hovering a little under or around .500 this season.