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Mike Sullivan's first game as Rangers coach will be against Penguins

The New York Rangers' first major move of the 2025 offseason was the hiring of Mike Sullivan to replace Peter Laviolette, and they will get their first glimpse of his potential behind the bench on Broadway on opening night against his former squad.

#NYR will face new head coach Mike Sullivan’s old team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on Opening Night on Oct. 7 at 8pm at MSG.

Rest of NHL schedule will be unveiled Wednesday at 1pm.— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) July 14, 2025

The Blueshirts will officially take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, October 7th in a marquee Metropolitan Division matchup.