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Mar 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Blues 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

If Chris Kreider breaks Jagr’s record, does it mean more?

Latest on the Rangers’ playoff prospects

It’s the Panarin-Copp show as the Rangers beat Isles 6-3

Another big night for the playoff picture

Feb 17, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates before the opening face-off against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Artemi Panarin’s quietly having a career year

Apr 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates a goal with defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55), center Barclay Goodrow (21), defenseman Adam Fox (23) and center Filip Chytil (72) during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers should want first place in the Metropolitan Division

Apr 19, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) makes a save on a shot from New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

3 shutouts in a row & 50 wins as Rangers beat Jets 3-0

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers gets set for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Rangers defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Which Rangers players will lead the way in the playoffs?

Apr 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; The New York Rangers acknowledge fans after a 4-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

How wrong were the experts about the Rangers?

Apr 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates a goal with defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55), center Barclay Goodrow (21), defenseman Adam Fox (23) and center Filip Chytil (72) during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers holiday note on the playoffs, Vezina hopes and targets

Apr 9, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ottawa Senators during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

What the Rangers did at the deadline that they’ve failed at before

Apr 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates with New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) after a 4-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Lafrenière stars as Rangers post 2nd straight 4-0 win

New New York Rangers Head coach Gerard Gallant poses with the Jack Adams Award (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant should win the Jack Adams

Apr 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) and Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom (23) battle for position in front of goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers take care of business with 4-0 win over the Flyers

Apr 12, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) into the boards during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Kreider gets #50 in 4-2 loss to Carolina

Apr 9, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers salute the crowd after the game against Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers: Evaluating the Eastern Conference Playoff Teams

Apr 9, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers salute the crowd after the game against Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Playoffs bound after a 5 year drought!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on April 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Tough decisions lie ahead with a full-strength Rangers roster

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is hit by Barclay Goodrow #21 of the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on April 07, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Did Shesterkin make a mistake mocking the Penguins?

Mar 20, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) faces off with Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers will audition second line centers in playoffs

Mar 22, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) is congratulated by New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) after scoring a goal against New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Rangers’ deadline deals were rentals

Apr 7, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) brings the puck up ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Many good signs in 3-0 win over Penguins

The New York Rangers saluting the crowd at Madison Square Garden (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What they are playing for in the last 11 games

NY Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Why Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko don’t fit in the Rangers top 6

Apr 5, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (45) hits New Jersey Devils center Jesper Boqvist (70) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers stifling defense in 3-1 win over Devils

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 22: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers tries to take the puck from Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center on March 22, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 7-4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Rangers need better goaltending, other keys to beating the Devils

Apr 3, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) attempts to steal the puck form Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) during overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

The bad and good Rangers show up in 4-3 shootout loss

Apr 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) celebrates with center Casey Cizikas (53) after shutting out the New York Rangers 3-0 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

No effort in 3-0 stinker of a loss to the Islanders