Igor Shesterkin, who is in the last year of his contract and who refused three times to talk about his ongoing negotiations, stopped all 29 shots he saw to earn his 16th career shutout. Chris Kreider scored two goals, including one shorthanded, to lead a relentless attack that put 41 shots on net.

Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Rangers opened their 2024-25 season Wednesday night in nearly perfect fashion, getting goals from all four lines and another ho-hum brilliant performance in goal from Igor Shesterkin as they dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-0, in PPG Paints Arena.

The Rangers unveiled a new mantra ahead of the 2024-25 season. Shedding the “No Quit in New York” slogan that has accurately defined the organization the past three seasons, the Blueshirts have coined a new motto to reflect the current mentality of the franchise: “It Takes Everyone.

Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves and Chris Kreider scored twice to lead the New York Rangers over the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. It was the season opener for both teams.

Some of the Blueshirts’ most memorable games have taken place against the Penguins. Here is a look at 50 notable contests through the Rangers’ first 300 regular season matchups against Pittsburgh: October 22,

The 2024-25 NHL season continues when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Rangers for their season opener on Wednesday, October 9.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (0-1-0) don’t have much time to dwell on getting thumped by the New York Rangers Wednesday.