Heading into a Thursday night matchup, the New York Rangers are in a similar boat as the Utah Hockey Club: on the outside of the playoffs, looking in, hoping there’s still a chance for them. Both teams have 43 points.

Finding success at home has turned into a persistent struggle for the Utah Hockey Club. Utah beat San Jose for its lone win in the first four games of a January home stand and has lost to Florida, Montreal and the New York Islanders.

The New York Rangers were among the most controversial teams through the first half of the season, as it seemed like there was drama surrounding them every week. The Rangers kept losing games, and the outrage grew higher and higher in New York.