Both made one change to the teams which secured away draws in their previous game.
It was another physical game between the teams, which are developing a strong rivalry.
The playoffs were between the teams which won their divisions in each half of the split season.
Reporters were often invited to accompany the teams, which were directed by the office of Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington.
In all, the officials whistled 46 fouls on the teams, which combined to take 56 free throws.
The teams, which are now sending the league their proposed prices, can ask to set prices even higher.
Because those teams attract so many fans willing to pay for tickets and merchandise, they more than subsidize the rest of the teams, which lose money.
And Force India and a lot of the teams which are here today are so because of the encouragement of their fellow competitors.
The teams, which met for the first time this season Saturday, lead the N.H.L. in fights per game (Rangers 0.77, and Boston 0.72).
Many in Canada are hoping for a series between the teams, which would be the first since 1979 and would galvanize the country.
Race organizers do not share any of their television or advertising revenues with the teams, which are generally owned by their managers.
