brad richards

Trailing the dangerous Penguins offense 3-1 in the series and headed back to Pittsburgh, no one really thought the Rangers had a chance. But, Tuesday night's Game 7 win on the road in Pennsylvania capped a three-game rally that is sending New York back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons.

The Rangers took full advantage of a four minute double minor as Brad Richards and Derek Stephan scored just 47 seconds apart helping the Blueshirts to a 4-1 win over the Flyers in Game 1.

With a trip to the conference finals at stake, the Rangers were able to knock out the team that had eliminated them in their last two playoff appearances.

The Rangers were on the brink of a 3-2 series deficit, but a late penalty allowed the blue shirts to tie with just seven seconds left in regulation.

Rookie Chris Kreider scores a goal and adds an assist helping the Rangers to a win in Game 1.

The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators will play a decisive Game 7 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.