It did not make much difference as the Rangers ended a four-game losing streak.
The Rangers ended the first-round series, 4-2, at the Garden last night.
For the first time, the Rangers ended their season in the month of November.
The Rangers, who dropped to 8-10-2-0, ended their road trip 2-2.
The Rangers ended the season 27-40-7-8 for 69 points, their lowest point total since 1997-98, when they tallied 68.
It would be the first time in 48 years that the Rangers ended up there.
Perhaps showing a state of discombobulation, the Rangers ended the second period by getting penalized for having too many men on the ice.
The Rangers ended last season with eight players who could be free agents.
The Rangers ended the agreement after the 1940-41 season.
Amonte's was on the power play, where the Rangers ended an 0-for-27 skid.