PITTSBURGH -- New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan knew the Pittsburgh Penguins were going to play a tribute video. There has been one for each returning player that won a championship during Sullivan's time with the Penguins.
That doesn't mean it wasn't any less emotional in his return to Pittsburgh after parting ways with the organization in April.
"It means a lot," Sullivan said after New York's 6-1 win at Pittsburgh on Saturday. "I'm grateful for everything we accomplished (in Pittsburgh) during my time."
The tribute video played at the first media timeout, honoring Sullivan for his accomplishments with the Penguins. Sullivan received a standing ovation and acknowledged the crowd with a wave to the air
Mika Zibanejad scored a short-handed goal 23 seconds after the video to g