PITTSBURGH — The Rangers unveiled a new mantra ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Shedding the ‘No Quit in New York’ slogan that has accurately defined the organization the past three seasons, the Blueshirts have coined a new motto to reflect the current mentality of the franchise: ‘It Takes Everyone.’
And, boy, did every single Ranger deliver in Wednesday’s season-opening 6-0 thrashing of the Penguins.
The never-give-up DNA doesn’t just go away. It’s become ingrained in the Rangers identity in recent years.
But this is not a team that expects to be playing from behind, chasing a game or vying to change the momentum.
This is a team that expects to lead, take charge of a game and dictate the momentum.
That is how Stanley Cup contenders play. That is why ‘No Quit in New York’ no longer applies.
The Rangers played to their new rally cry Wednesday night at PPG Paints Arena, where the visitors plowed through a lowly Penguins team in a game that was essentially over after the first 20 minutes.
The win truly had a little of everything from everyone. There were scoring contributions from the top six and bottom six.
Offensive plays from defensemen.
Some pretty goals, some blue-collar goals.
And, of course, a 16th-career shutout from goalie Igor Shesterkin.
Artemi Panarin even had some defensive highlights.