Analysis

Apr 5, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers: What to do with their free agents

New York Rangers must ask themselves if not now, when?

Options for the Rangers with limited cap space

Kaapo Kakko’s Future with the New York Rangers

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 11: Chris Kreider #20 and Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers hug after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 11, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Positives for the Rangers from the long playoffs run

Jun 11, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Tampa Bay Lightning shake hands with New York Rangers after the Lightning victory in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The magic is over

Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends goal during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: 3 keys to winning Game 6 and staying alive

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 28: Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers (C) celebrates his second goal of the second period at 6:47 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)

Its time the Rangers Kid Line be what Triplets were for Tampa in 2015

Jun 9, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) plays the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers’ backs to the wall again after losing Game 5

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 07, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

How the New York Rangers can get back on top in Game 5

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers scores against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of 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)

Expectations for tonight

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers looks on against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second 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)

Rangers need adjustments to avoid a 2015 deja vu

New York Rangers handshake line after the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers face an almost impossible task

Jun 7, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate after beating the New York Rangers in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

It’s a 3-game series after 4-1 Tampa win

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

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning collides with Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers during the first period 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)

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

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Frank Vatrano #77 of the New York Rangers goal tender interference on Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period 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)

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second 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)

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