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Penguins Shut Out Sullivan’s Rangers 3-0 in Coach’s Debut

Sullivan said the Rangers have "a long way to go" to master his newly installed system.

Sep 23, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan looks on during the third period of a preseason game against the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Arturs Silovs turned aside all 25 shots to hand New York a scoreless opener at Madison Square Garden.
  • Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 28 before Pittsburgh sealed it with two empty-net goals.
  • Players and coaches described confusion within the new zone-coverage scheme and a lack of late-game push.
  • Free-agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov posted a 22% expected-goals share at five-on-five, worst among Rangers blueliners, per Natural Stat Trick.
  • New York heads to Buffalo on Thursday to start a three-in-four stretch that includes a return trip to Pittsburgh on Saturday and the Capitals on Sunday.