Prior to the start of the 2022 NHL season, the Rangers had hopes to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Now, they are facing off against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Finals!

Fans outside Madison Square Garden made noise and are bringing the excitement for this young team that has brought the Rangers to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in seven years – where they also lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is Wednesday night at 8 p.m.