The elusive first win on home ice is in the Rangers grasp.

Nearly five weeks, five shutout losses and eight games later, the Blueshirts finally defended Madison Square Garden and, in front of their home crowd, emerged victorious for the first time this season following a convincing 6-3 win over the Predators Monday night

It took too long.

Way too long.

The Rangers were previously 0-6-1 at home, where they were also outscored 9-1 through the first four games and 8-0 in the last two.

Monday’s win against a sliding Nashville team, however, represented more than just breaking through on home ice.

It was the first look at a reinforced Rangers lineup.

Not only did Vincent Trocheck return from long-term injured reserve after a 14-game absence, but top prospect Gabe Perreault earned his fir

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