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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Former New York Ranger Henrik Lundqvist speaks at the podium during his jersey retirement ceremony prior to a game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City. Henrik Lundqvist played all 15 seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers before retiring in 2020. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Henrik Lundqvist Steals Show In Legends Classic, Rekindles Rangers Glory

Rangers MSG Madness: Alexis Lafrenière Dons the Blue Jacket

Blueshirts Rising: November Thrills with Rangers College Prospects

The Rangers Wild fall from grace signals defensive depth problem

Wolf Pack bend, but don’t break in three game bender

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 29: Gabe Perreault of United States (R) shots is blocked by Jakub Chromiak of Slovakia during the semi final of U18 Ice Hockey World Championship match between United States and Slovakia at St. Jakob-Park on April 29, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Gabriel Perreault’s prowess is taking college hockey & Rangers farm system by storm.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers (C) celebrates his first period powerplay goal against Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2023 in New York City. With the goal, Kreider tied Andy Bathgate for fourth place on the Rangers all-time goal scoring list. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Rangers Weathered Two Storms Brilliantly

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Nick Bonino #12 of the New York Rangers blocks a shot by Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 28, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Rangers Fourth Line: Searching for the Winning Formula

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 28, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Scoring at Even Strength: The Rangers’ Quest for Five-on-Five Brilliance

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Vincent Trocheck #16 and Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrate Trocheck's game-winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden on October 16, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Coyotes 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New-Look Second Line Proving Successful for the New York Rangers

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Peter Laviolette of New York Rangers handles the bench during the game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Defense has been the New York Rangers claim to fame in 2023-24

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: The New York Rangers celebrate an overtime win as Casey DeSmith #29 of the Vancouver Canucks skates on during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 28, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Rangers Steal the Show in ‘Canuck’-tastic Overtime Victory

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 26: Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers makes a defensive play in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers on October 26, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)

Rangers Revolution: 1-3-1 Taking them to New Heights

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Peter Laviolette of New York Rangers handles the bench during the game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Practices: Where competition Drives Succsess Under Laviolette

Rising Stars: New York Rangers Prospects Shining in the CHL

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the New York Rangers skates against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Stats: Checking the scoreboard with Advanced Analytics

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: Gabriel Perreault seen at the portrait studio after being selected by the New York Rangers as the 23th overall during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Rangers Rookies Rocking College Hockey: Perrault and Lamb Steal the Show!

CALGARY, CANADA - FEBRUARY 18: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates with the bench after scoring his team's second goal to tie the game and force overtime against the Calgary Flames during the third period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 18, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

New York Rangers Blow out Calgary’s Candle in Win Over Flames

Unleashing the Wolf Pack: A Blazing 4-0 Start to the AHL Season

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 17: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on November 17, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Rangers Shine Through the Lights-Out Performance in Seattle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Jonathan Quick #32 of the New York Rangers defends against Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2023 in New York City. The Predators defeated the Rangers 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Key Takeaways from Rangers’ Disheartening Loss to Predators, Plus a Star-Studded Surprise

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by Vincent Trocheck #16 and Artemi Panarin #10 after scoring his first career NHL goal during the third period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated New York 5-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Laviolette’s Rangers: A Promising Start to a New Era

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 8: Brody Lamb #17 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers skates against the Quinnipiac Bobcats during the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Frozen Four Championship Final at the Amaile Arena on April 8, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. The Bobcats won 3-2 on a goal ten seconds into overtime. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Rangers Rising: Prospects Sparkle in College Hockey Showdowns

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 04: Blake Wheeler #17 of New York Rangers skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Blake Wheeler Benched: Time to Grease Those Wheels

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Justin Danforth #17 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is congratulated by Kent Johnson #91 after beating Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers for a goal during the third period of the game at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated New York 5-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Rangers Loss in Columbus Shows Early Growing Pains

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 12: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with Adam Fox #23 during the first period at KeyBank Center on October 12, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Alexis Lafreniere’s Good Start to the Season Important for Rangers Success

BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 12: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with Adam Fox #23 during the first period at KeyBank Center on October 12, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Rangers’ Electrifying First Impression: A Blaze of Brilliance

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 05: Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of a preseason game at the United Center on October 05, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

What the Rangers can learn from Wednesday’s NHL action