AP photo the New York Rangers Derek Stepan (21) is congratulated by Marc Staal (center), and Dan Girardi (right)

On the NHL podcast with Joe Lami the New York Rangers handed the Columbus Blue Jackets a resounding defeat 5-2. The Rangers had help from Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan each scored their 20th goal of the season. Meanwhile the Florida Panthers picked up their best record of their franchise history notching up their 99th point with a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday 4-3.

The St.Louis Blues came back from being two goals down to defeat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2. The Blues were down by two goals and had help from Vladimir Taarasenko who also scored his 37th goal of the season. The NY Islanders John Taveras scored his 30th goal of the season with two assists to help the Islanders defeat the Tampa Bay Lighting on Monday 5-2.

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