It's Rangers vs. Hagelins - I mean Penguins - in the first round. Here we go, folks!
The time is finally here, and the Rangers actually have an opponent. Starting this upcoming Wednesday, the New York Rangers will kick off the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins. All of the first round games will be broadcast on MSG Networks within the New York market, as well as the national television networks listed down below.
| Date | Visitor | Home | Time (ET) | TV Network(s) |
| Wed Apr 13, 2016 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | 8:00 PM | USA, SN |
| Sat Apr 16, 2016 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3:00 PM | CBC, NBC |
| Tues Apr 19, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM | USA, SN |
| Thurs Apr 21, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | TBA | TBA |
| Sat Apr 23, 2016 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | TBA | TBA |
| Mon Apr 25, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | TBA | TBA |
| Wed Apr 27, 2016 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | TBA | TBA |