New York Rangers: Five changes necessary to fend off elimination

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May 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Ottawa Senators in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Rangers find themselves down in their series against the Ottawa Senators yet again. The team is heading back home to Madison Square Garden in need of a win. Blue Line Station takes a dive at five changes that must be made to fend off elimination.

In the Stanley Cup Playoffs teams are forced to adjust on the fly. Unfortunately, the New York Rangers must do just that if they hope to play another game. Every player will be expected to play this game as if it were their last and every coaching decision will be scrutinized to no avail.

With an elimination game looming, the Rangers and their coaching staff must make several adjustments to save their playoff hopes. Will they make the necessary changes and take the series back to Ottawa for Game Seven?

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