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On May 6 in NYR history: Their last playoff penalty shot

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 20: Carl Hagelin #62 of the New York Rangers celebrates his game winning goal against Craig Anderson #41 of the Ottawa Senators to defeat the Ottawa Senators in overtime in their game at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What happened on May 6 in the history of the New York Rangers

Penalty shots are rare. Penalty shots in the playoffs are even rarer. On this date in 2015, the Rangers were awarded in a playoff game against the Washington Capitals.