Analysis

A New York Rangers puck ion the boards (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

State of the New York Rangers rebuild: Report Card #5

A 5-3 win that was closer than it needed to be

A letdown tonight vs. Buffalo is not an option

Deja vu all over again, except for the ending, a 3-1 win

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores the go ahead goal on New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Rangers shut down the Caps’ offense again?

Mar 19, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a save on New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

A perfect game…for 55 minutes and Rangers lose to Washington 2-1

Mika Zibanejad #93 and Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Who will the New York Rangers lose in the expansion draft

Mar 17, 2021; New York, New York, USA; The scoreboard at the end of the second period shows the New York Rangers leading the Philadelphia Flyers by the score of 9-0 at Madison Square. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports

How rare is a nine goal game?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: The New York Rangers celebrate their 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A record breaking 9-0 Rangers win over the Flyers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 15: Julien Gauthier #12 of the New York Rangers scores at 15:16 of the second period against Carter Hart #79 of the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers vs. Flyers: Looking to rebound with new coaches

Mar 6, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) celebrates a goal by defenseman Libor Hajek (25) (not pictured) during the second period of their game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Pavel Buchnevich making himself worth keeping?

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 04: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the New York Rangers warms up after he enters the game against the New Jersey Devils in the third period for the injured Igor Shesterkin #31 at Prudential Center on March 04, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. A limited number of fans are in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Georgiev to start, no change in COVID list & notes from practice

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 01: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers won 3-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Chris Kreider, the New York Rangers mystery man

Mar 15, 2021; New York, New York, USA; The Flyers celebrate their 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 15, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers vs. Flyers: Quite a ride but the wrong finish in OT

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 24: Joel Farabee #86 of the Philadelphia Flyers and Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers react following a goal by Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center on February 24, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Rangers vs. Flyers: Can they do it again?

Alexandar Georgiev & Henrik Lundqvist

Should the New York Rangers have kept Henrik Lundqvist?

Mar 13, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) scores on Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

An excellent 4-0 win over the Bruins from “Team Inconsistency”

Mar 11, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save on New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) while defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Panarin likely to play, Kinkaid gets the start in Bruins rematch

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 11: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the second period against the New York Rangers at TD Garden on March 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Why this Rangers team is not going to succeed

Assistant coach Jacques Martin of the New York Rangers works the game against the Washington Capitals . (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Are the New York Rangers a tougher team to play against?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 11: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers looks on after the Boston Bruins defeat the Rangers 4-0 at TD Garden on March 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

A 4-0 loss to Boston…kiss the playoffs goodbye (if they keep losing like this)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Julien Gauthier #12 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck as Sean Kuraly #52 of the Boston Bruins gives chase during the second period at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Kravtsov on the way,Georgiev in net, no Panarin vs. Boston

A New York Rangers puck ion the boards (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

State of the New York Rangers rebuild: Report card #4

Mar 9, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Anthony Angello (57) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers 3rd period comeback not enough in 4-2 loss to Penguins

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 06: Keith Kinkaid #71 of the New York Rangers warms up before the game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 06, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey.A limited number of fans are in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rangers news: Kinkaid in goal, Kravtsov getting closer & Barron scoring

Mar 7, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42) scores a goal against New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Why can’t Alexandar Georgiev win back-to-back games?

Mar 7, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by center Evgeni Malkin (71) against New York Rangers goaltender Keith Kinkaid (71) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

61 seconds doom the Rangers in 5-1 loss to Penguins

Feb 1, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins trips over Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers vs Penguins preview: The competition gets tougher