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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers scores on Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers need the ‘eye of the tiger’ to win

Ryan Strome’s good news positive on all fronts for New York Rangers

Rangers let Tampa back into the series with 3-2 loss

The Rangers are giving Tampa a taste of their own medicine

Jun 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A general view of Madison Square Garden before game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers: How the Rangers will win it all

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Igor Shesterkin #31, Jacob Trouba #8 and Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers attempt to clear the puck during the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers in control of series with 3-2 win that ends Tampa streak

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Are the New York Rangers an offensive juggernaut?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after giving up a goal to Mika Zibanejad (not pictured) #93 of the New York Rangers during the third period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Do the Rangers have Vasilevskiy’s number?

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: The New York Rangers celebrate their 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Does the New York Rangers rebuild stack up in the cap era?

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 17: Linesman Derek Nansen #70, referee Wes McCauley #4 and referee Brian Pochmara #16 discuss a call during a game between the Ottawa Senators and the the Vancouver Canucks at Canadian Tire Centre on October 17, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Delayed offside: When a rule is not a rule

Jun 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Chris Kreider (20) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) in the third period of game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers take Game 1 and series lead with big 6-2 win

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save against Boris Katchouk #13 of the Tampa Bay Lightning as K'Andre Miller #79 defends during the second period at the Amalie Arena on December 31, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Rangers vs Lightning season series an excellent playoff preview

May 30, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23), goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31), left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) shake hands with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith (7) after game seven of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers advance to the Conference Finals with 6-2 win

May 28, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of game six of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Barclay Goodrow could be the difference for New York Rangers in Game Seven

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: A history of game 7’s

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers (2nd from right) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:07 of the first period and is joined by (L-R) Alexis Lafreniere #13, Kaapo Kakko #24 and Adam Fox #23 in Game One of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 18, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Kid Line is back and should be here to stay

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 28: The New York Rangers celebrate a first period goal by Tyler Motte #64 against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Things we learned from another Rangers’ elimination game win

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Frank Vatrano #77 and Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers celebrate Chytil's third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: A tale of two Chytils

May 28, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) waves to the crowd after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in game six of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers live to play another game with 5-2 Game 6 win

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 26: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates his powerplay goal at 17:03 of the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 26, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Three things New York Rangers must do to stay alive again

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 26: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers sweeps aside a second period shot against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 26, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: No one said this would be easy

May 26, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Backs to the wall again after ugly 3-1 loss

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers defends the net against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ranger fans…this series is not over yet

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers confronts Max Domi #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes near the end of their game in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 24, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers knot series at 2 games apiece with 4-1 win

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers talks to referee Chris Rooney #5 following a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Rangers and Reaves need to play smart

May 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

A huge win in a must win game

May 20, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers center Tyler Motte (64) and Carolina Hurricanes center Steven Lorentz (78) watch the puck during the first period in game two of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Another tough loss in a defensive battle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Head coach Gerard Gallant speaks with linesman Bryan Pancich #94 during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Some advice for the Rangers to help win Game 2