Don't think it's the most important thing ever, but kinda funny to think that the Rangers have home-ice advantage here.
Tampa's the better team and should win this but honestly I don't think an upset would be the most surprising thing in the world. Especially if Point remains out or is playing at half strength.
The Rangers seem like they've been a little underrated coming into playoffs. They have the best goalie in the world (although Vasilevskiy is certainly trying to earn that title back), the reigning Norris trophy winner who put up another terrific season and likely just barely missed out on a nomination this season, arguably a top 5-ish winger in hockey, the 3rd highest goal scorer in the league this season, and a point per game centre. A lack of depth was generally their biggest problem during the season and something that Shesterkin was able to cover for but all their deadline moves to address that problem really seem to be paying off (Copp, Motte, Vatrano, Braun).