Gabe Perreault is expected to wear the number 94 for the New York Rangers as he makes his NHL debut on Wednesday night and there’s some deep history behind that decision.

The Rangers' 5-4 OT win over Minnesota put them back on the Canadiens' heels in the chase for the last playoff spot.

Gabe Perreault is expected to jump into a prominent role with the New York Rangers. After just one NHL practice, it's clear that Perreault will be thrown right into the fire.

Gabe Perreault, the 19-year-old New York Rangers' consensus top prospect, is on track to make his NHL debut Wednesday night.

The Rangers (35-32-7, 77 points) are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have a 5-9-0 mark this season against their final eight opponents. They are tied with the Canadiens for the final wild card, but Montreal has a game in hand. Columbus is two points back but has two games in hand on the Rangers.

Gabe Perreault headed to New York and checked in to the same hotel Brennan Othmann has been staying at since his recall from AHL Hartford.

The New York Rangers have signed forward Gabe Perreault to a three-year entry-level deal, it was announced Monday.

The Rangers SURGE is on with the next goal a third straight victory at New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. Granted last night's 5-4 overtime win over Minnesota is not causing cartwheels of joy on Seventh Avenue.

It was a rollercoaster affair, but the New York Rangers defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night.