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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

Dylan Kuncken

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May 16, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 16, 2022

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

Andrew Steele-Davis

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May 14, 2022

Rangers live to play again with 5-3 win

Steve Paulus

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May 14, 2022

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

Andrew Steele-Davis

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May 13, 2022

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?

Steve Paulus

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May 13, 2022

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

Sean Treppedi

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May 12, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 12, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 12, 2022

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

Andrew Steele-Davis

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May 11, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 10, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 10, 2022

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

Andrew Steele-Davis

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May 9, 2022

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?

Jason Katinas

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May 9, 2022

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?

Steve Paulus

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May 8, 2022

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

Jason Katinas

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May 8, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 8, 2022

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

Steve Paulus

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May 6, 2022

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?

Jason Katinas

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May 6, 2022

May 5, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers celebrate the goal by New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers knot series 1-1, beat Penguins 5-2

Steve Paulus

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May 6, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: The shots on goal clock is shown shortly before the end of the game between the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 03, 2022 in New York City. The Penguins defeated the Rangers 4-3 in triple overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

10 takeaways from a bitter overtime loss

Steve Paulus

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May 4, 2022

May 3, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts with left wing Brock McGinn (23) after scoring a goal past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the third overtime in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers lose triple OT Game 1 heartbreaker

Steve Paulus

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May 4, 2022

Jan 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant watches the action from the bench during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Gallant: “We gotta play our game”

Steve Paulus

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May 3, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a third period save on Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on April 07, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers shut out the Penguins 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers vs Penguins by the numbers

Steve Paulus

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May 2, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers (C) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens along with Barclay Goodrow #21 (L) and Patrik Nemeth #12 (R) at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2022 in New York City The Canadiens defeated the Rangers 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Myths and facts about the playoffs

Steve Paulus

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May 1, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers handles bench duties against the New York Islanders in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Who sits come playoff time?

Steve Paulus

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Apr 30, 2022

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 8: Derick Brassard #19 of the Ottawa Senators take a face-off against Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers at Canadian Tire Centre on April 8, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

A look at the 2017 playoffs: The last time the Rangers were in it

Drew Snyder

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Apr 30, 2022

Apr 29, 2022; New York, New York, USA; The New York Rangers salute their fans after a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers end a great season with a win and will face the Penguins

Steve Paulus

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Apr 30, 2022

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