Mats Zuccarello

Ryan Callahan of the New York Rangers lies on the ice following a play in the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Can’t Repeat Walking-Dead Performance In Game 2

The Rangers played like a group of brainless zombies Thursday night, only lacking a lust for flesh — or in their case a lust for goals.

2013/05/17

The Rangers’ Taylor Pyatt, middle, celebrates with Derek Dorsett after scoring in the second period against the Capitals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Verizon Center on May 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Rangers Win Game 7 On The Road For The First Time In Franchise History

Led by Henrik Lundqvist’s 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.

2013/05/14

Rick Nash and Brad Richards of the New York Rangers. (Photos by Elsa and Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Hartnett: No-Show Nash And Invisible Richards Must Make Difference For Rangers In Game 6

The Rangers’ woeful 2-for-21 power play can be pinpointed to the underwhelming play of Brad Richards and Rick Nash, their two highest paid players.

2013/05/12

Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers skates against the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Determined Rangers Looking To Even Series With Caps At MSG

While the Capitals stayed off the ice on Tuesday to recover, the Rangers held a full practice. They were without forward Rick Nash, who was given a “maintenance day,” and Darroll Powe, who was injured on Monday and is unlikely to play in Game 4.

2013/05/08

Derick Brassard #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates his power-play goal at 1:23 of the second period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Prove Mettle In Game 3, Riding Wave Of Confidence

In Game 3, the Rangers finally resembled the team that finished the regular season strongly, a team that no division-winner wants any part of.

2013/05/07

The Rangers celebrate a goal by Mats Zuccarello during the second period of their game against Florida at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Zuccarello, Brassard Power Points-Hungry Rangers To Rout Of Panthers

Rick Nash had a goal and assist in the first period, and Ryan Callahan had a pair of assists as the New York Rangers hung on to eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 6-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

2013/04/19

Henrik Lundqvist (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Rangers Lose Ground To Isles, Ottawa With Bad Loss In Philadelphia

Brayden Schenn, Erik Gustafsson and Kimmo Timonen scored to give Philadelphia’s faint playoff hopes a boost, and the Flyers beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday night for their second win in two nights.

2013/04/17

The Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello scores the winning shootout goal against the Maple Leafs. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Hartnett: ‘Hobbit’ Zuccarello Making A Difference In Rangers’ Playoff Push

Mats Zuccarello’s overtime-winning shootout goal could go a long way in determining how high the Rangers finish in the Eastern Conference.

2013/04/11

Mats Zuccarello (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Pint-Sized Zuccarello Will Help Address Rangers’ Scoring Woes

Affectionately nicknamed “The Hobbit” by some, Zuccarello is a gifted offensive talent whose quick-moving legs, remarkable vision and skills on the puck can cause problems for any defense.

2013/03/25

Zach Parise (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: What Rangers Fans Can Expect This Offseason

The Rangers are not in need of a dramatic shake-up. But when free agency comes around, you never know how things will unfold.

WFAN–2012/05/29

Monzo Minor: Picking Up The Pieces

For the Rangers, it’s time to keep their heads up and get ready to put together the pieces of a disappointing ending to an otherwise excellent season.

2012/05/27

Rangers’ Zuccarello Denies He’s Joining The KHL

Mats Zuccarello of the Rangers denied a report that he’s signed with KHL club Metallurg Magnitogorsk.

WFAN–2012/05/26

Rangers’ East Lead Remains 1 Point After Loss To Desperate Sabres

Travis Turnbull scored his first NHL goal, with some help from the Rangers, and the Buffalo Sabres earned another big win in their playoff quest by beating New York 4-1 on Friday night.

WFAN–2012/03/23