RANGERS (29-33-13) at BRUINS (46-21-9) 7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, NHL.TV
The Bruins, who lead the third-place Toronto Maple Leafs by five points, have won 11 in a row on home ice, their longest run since a 14-game stretch from Oct. 25, 2008 to Jan. 1, 2009. Their record is 20 straight set in 1929-30. The Rangers, who have won their past four visits to Boston, are 2-7-3 in March.
Players to watch
Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich has four points (two goals, two assists) during a four-game point streak. Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a five-game point streak.
They said it
"So much of the game is mental. When you first get into the League, you're just learning how to manage certain situations, and when or when not to make plays. We've got a lot of young guys -- and I include myself in this -- who are still learning." -- Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei "Well we want to finish second, right, that's the first one. We'd prefer home-ice [advantage]. Get our guys healthy and integrated into the lineup." -- Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy
The Rangers didn't practice Tuesday and held an optional morning skate Wednesday. … Johansson returns after missing nine games with a bruised lung and Krug is back after missing six with a concussion. … Johansson replaces Kuhlman and Krug replaces Moore, who's week to week.
Stat pack
Lundqvist is one win from 450 in his NHL career. … Marchand has seven points (three goals, four assists) during a three-game multi-point streak.
