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Sullivan Honored in Pittsburgh as Rangers Roll, Cap 2-0 Road Swing

The ovation in Pittsburgh affirmed his 10-year legacy, signaling fresh belief in his mandate with New York.

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
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Overview

  • Pittsburgh played a tribute video and fans gave Mike Sullivan a standing ovation in his first game back as an opposing coach.
  • The Rangers beat the Penguins 6-1, completing a two-game road trip that also featured a shutout win in Buffalo.
  • Mika Zibanejad scored shorthanded 23 seconds after the tribute to stake New York to a lead it never lost.
  • Igor Shesterkin made 37 saves in a 4-0 victory over the Sabres, while Adam Fox followed with a three-point performance in Pittsburgh and has three goals and four points through three games.
  • Rookie Noah Laba logged his first two NHL points and helped set up Taylor Raddysh’s first goal with the club, as New York’s penalty kill stayed perfect and the power play struck twice.