The Rangers stay alive with a 7-3 win in game 6 last night in Tampa Bay, and are now just one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup final.

Derick Brassard had three goals and two assists to lead the Blueshirts.

He's the first Ranger to get a post-season hat trick since 2007.

J.T. Miller and Rick Nash each added a goal and three assists.

The winner-takes-all Game 7 will be in New York Friday.

The Rangers are 7-0 lifetime in game 7 at the Garden, including a win over the Capitals in the previous round this year.

Whoever wins Friday will face either the Ducks or Blackhawks for the Stanley Cup.

Anaheim leads that series 3-2.