Going into Wednesday’s game against the Rangers, the Bruins had a 5-0-1 record on their second night of back-to-back games. But Boston is now 5-1-1 after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss.

A couple of teams fighting to make the playoffs in the East take the ice on Wednesday, Feb. 5 when the New York Rangers welcome the Boston Bruins to Madison Square Garden in New York.

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