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.

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 (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.

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

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

His name is Gabe Perreault, he plays right wing the way Hall of Famer Rod did and he's built along Gilbert's dimensions. Those who've seen him play for Boston College insist that the 5-11, 165 pounder from Sherbrooke, Quebec will be an instant idol of the Garden crowd. More so than The Marvelous Matt Rempe.

Less than 24 hours after being eliminated from the NCAA tournament, the Boston College sophomore is turning his sights to the NHL.

Unfortunate his (college) season is over,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “But fortunate for us, he’s now a member of the New York Rangers.”