Analysis

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?

Rangers holiday note on the playoffs, Vezina hopes and targets

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

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

Mar 29, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) guards the net against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

What’s going on with the penalty kill?

Mar 30, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers outlast Red Wings in overtime 5-4

Mar 29, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) moves the puck up ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. The Rangers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

A wild finish to a great 3-2 win over the Penguins

Mar 27, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) is embraced by teammates after his game winning goal against the Buffalo Sabres during overtime at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

Going into a key game, the playoff picture is looking good

Mar 25, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) and center Ryan Strome (16) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) and defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Rangers following Tampa’s strategy for Cup success?

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers skates 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)

Lafrenière on the left wing works

Mar 27, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates his goal with defenseman Patrik Nemeth (12) against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports

A blown lead, another comeback as Rangers win 5-4 in OT

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 22: Justin Braun #61 of the New York Rangers skates during the third period against the New Jersey Devils 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)

Trades with the Flyers, a true rarity