The New York Rangers fell two games short of reaching the NHL Finals, after finishing the regular season as the Eastern Conference's number one seed. Despite the disappointing loss to the six-seeded New Jersey Devils, Rangers fans still have plenty to be grateful for.
Believe in what this team accomplished, against all odds (and serious injuries), all season long. Believe in the direction this team is moving in. Believe in the young talent that's only going to get better and how much more complete this team will be next season. Most importantly, believe that this team is going to be great in the future, because they will be. This season, for all it was, was a massive accomplishment, and something every single fan should be proud of.
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