Analysis

The lottery balls spin in the machine during The National Hockey League Draft Lottery . (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Social media reaction to the lottery win

How will phenom Alexis Lafrenière fit into the Rangers’ lineup?

Rangers connections: A rooting guide to the Playoffs

Lottery time: Cross your fingers and say a prayer for the Rangers

HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Captain Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White speaks with the media following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Red at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Draft Lottery: Good, bad and ugly scenarios for the Rangers

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 04: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes faces off against Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 04, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Wrapping up a short postseason

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 27: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 27, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

A review of the Rangers’ 2019 draft class one year later

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 05: Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins stand during the National Anthem in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 05, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Who Ranger fans should root for in the Qualifiers

New York Rangers after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Rangers’ season ends with loss to Hurricanes

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with Brock McGinn #23 and Morgan Geekie #43 after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 3, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Final warning: Rangers down to their final chance to save season

The New York Rangers skates against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Three Storylines to follow in Game 2

Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers holds on to the puck as he is checked by Warren Foegele #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from Game 1 loss to Carolina

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Marc Staal #18 and Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers defend against Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

Shesterkin or Lundqvist? Let the debate begin

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a short-handed goal by Martin Necas #88 (not shown) against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 10:51 of the third period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Hurricanes defeated the Rangers 3-2. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

So much for the regular season: Hurricanes 3, Rangers 2

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers takes the puck in the third period against the New York Islanders during an exhibition game. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Three keys to taking down the Canes in Game 1

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 29: Phillip Di Giuseppe #33, Brendan Smith #42 and Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers celebrate the goal of teammate Filip Chytil with teammates on the bench in third period against the New York Islanders during an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

It’s showtime for the Rangers…roster update and more

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers stands near the bench during warm ups before an exhibition game against the New York Islanders. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Storylines to watch out for in Carolina opener

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 23: New York Rangers goalie Alexander Georgiev (40) tracks the play on his right during the New York Rangers versus the Montreal Canadiens game on November 23, 2019, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Rangers are excited for the playoffs — and planning for the future

Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: After 2-1 loss to the Islanders, time to get serious

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Pierre-Luc Dubois #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets slides into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2020 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Rangers get back to work, kinda

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 27: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers stretches during the warm-up prior to the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on February 27, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist, backup goalie

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 09: Kaapo Kakko #24 and Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers celebrate after a goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on February 9, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The key to playoff success

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Petr Mrazek #34 and Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks to block a shot by Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Does the regular season record matter in a short series?

Artemi Panarin #10 and Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrate a 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Here’s why the New York Rangers can win the Stanley Cup

The New York Rangers celebrate their playoff victory over the New York Islanders on the ice at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, 1979. Visible players include Steve Vickers (#8, left), John Davidson, Ed Johnstone, and Doug Soetaert (extreme right). (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

Blueshirts Briefs: Small center provides big playoff push

John Davidson (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

Oh Baby! Check out this New York Rangers book

Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Game times for the Blueshirts in the qualifying round

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 05: Brendan Lemieux #48, Mika Zibanejad #93 and Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers celebrate a 5-4 overtime victory over the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on March 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers training camp starts with some roster issues