'The fans weren't rooting so much for the Rangers as they were rooting against the Sabres, who are trying to catch the Islanders for the final playoff spot in the East. While the Islanders did their part by whipping the Canadiens, the Sabres prolonged the suspense by edging the Rangers 4-3 to remain three points behind the Islanders. But there's little room for error on the Sabres' part, because there are only two games remaining for each team.'