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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Ian Cole #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores at 3:12 of overtime against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 18, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Rangers 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers lose game one in overtime: wash, rinse, repeat

Here we go again as Rangers lose Game 1 in overtime

New York Rangers: Main keys to taking Game 1 against Hurricanes

Some love for the Rangers in the 2nd Round

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates after becoming the fourth player in New York Rangers history to score 50 goals in a season in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Storylines to watch out for in Second Round series against Hurricanes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers and Artemi Panarin #10 celebrate a 4-3 overtime victory over 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)

3 Rangers who need to step it up in Round 2

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: Main takeaways as Artemi Panarin plays hero in thrilling Game 7 win

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes the third period save against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on April 26, 2022 in New York City. The Hurrricanes defeated the Rangers 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What the Rangers need to do to win Round 2

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers skates 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)

Hey stupid, you should have put your helmet back on

May 13, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) stands for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins before game six of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The top 5 Rangers in Round One

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers shake hands following the Rangers overtime victory 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. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 4-3 in overtime to move on to round two. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers win 4-3 in OT to advance to the 2nd Round

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 13: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a save as Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks for a rebound during the second period in Game Six of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. New York defeated Pittsburgh 5-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Main takeaways from Game 6 as New York Rangers refuse to die

May 13, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The New York Rangers celebrate the game winning goal scored by Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. The Rangers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers live to play again with 5-3 win

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers skates 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)

3 Big takeaways from Game 5 as New York Rangers stay alive

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 11: Martin St. Louis #26 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period during Game Six of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A new chapter for the Rangers-Penguins playoff history book tonight?

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)

Rangers must continue to force pressure on Louis Domingue in Game 6

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Brock McGinn #23 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers 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. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Shesterkin a Hart Trophy finalist and no discipline for the Crosby injury

May 11, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenire (13) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers 5-3 comeback win to force Game 6

May 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (5) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) defend New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

4 things Rangers must do in Game 5 if they are to live to see another day

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to play in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A deeper look at the numbers and turning points in this series

May 9, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) and right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrate a goal by Guentzel against the New York Rangers during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Nothing good to say about a 7-2 beatdown by Penguins

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers takes a shot on goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 7, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Things to watch for as New York Rangers look to even up series in Game 4

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 17: Referee Brian Pochmara #16 signals no goal after reviewing a play between the Ottawa Senators and 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 ***

New York Rangers ask, what is goalie interference?

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers goes for a loose puck in front of Louis Domingue #70 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 7, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

It’s the playoffs, what did you expect?

May 7, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue (70) makes a save against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Pens defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) assists during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers are losing their own playoff narrative

May 7, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue (70) makes a save against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) as Pens defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) assists during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers come back but fall short in roller coaster game

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends net against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

10 takeaways from 5-2 win over Penguins in Game Two

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins tangle during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What have the New York Rangers learned in the playoffs so far?