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Rangers' Scoring Drought a Concern, But Underlying Numbers Offer Hope

The New York Rangers started the season in a complicated way without yet being able to score at home, but that is not the only notable statistic. The Blueshirts have a worrying record of 2-3-1, have five points, and are positioned in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division after six games.

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Rangers' Roster Move Offers Clue to Mike Sullivan's Future Plans

The New York Rangers made official a roster move that throws clues about the franchise's short-term plans. The Blueshirts started the 2025-26 NHL season badly in terms of statistics, without being able to score a single goal at home until now.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

The Rangers 3rd line needs a new look and role

The Rangers 3rd line has been a bit of a conundrum through the first six games of the season. Individually, all of Noah Laba, Conor Sheary, Taylor Raddysh, and Juuso Parssinen have been fine, though Parssinen’s season long numbers look worse because one of his two games was pretty rough.

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Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / October 17

New York Rangers Have an Artemi Panarin Problem

New York Rangers wing Artemi Panarin has started his 11th NHL season slowly. The 33-year-old is not contributing offensively and is playing tentatively.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Former Rangers First-Round Pick Named as Potential Bruins Trade Target

Michael DeRosa believes the Boston Bruins have found an unexpected window to act and acquire a high-upside forward to bolster their lineup. That'd involve New York Rangers’ Brennan Othmann, who is available for trade according to both Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

The Rangers can’t buy a goal

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL talk why the Rangers can’t buy a goal. They just set a record for longest time being shutout at home to open a season, and have just one goal in their last three games.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 17

Alex Ovechkin remains unsure on next season

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: New York Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann didn’t crack the team out of camp and was sent back to the AHL. There have been talks with other teams since he was sent down.

Connor Mackey News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

Rangers return Connor Mackey to Hartford

The New York Rangers have returned defenseman Connor Mackey to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Mackey was recalled five days ago after Carson Soucy’s suspected concussion, but never dressed for a game.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 17

Rangers Recap: A point is a point

At least the Rangers scored, right? This is getting old, though, as the Rangers scored just once despite the game feeling extremely winnable. A point is a point, and sometimes you just need to see one go in the net before the floodgates open.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 17

Rangers star laments ‘getting good looks’ not enough during scoring drought

The New York Rangers continue to say the right things. They continue to do most of the right things. They continue to dominate opponents for long stretches of games.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Rangers Shouldn’t Panic Despite Scoring Drought

It’s been less than an ideal start for the New York Rangers, who find themselves battling through adversity from injuries to frustrating losses. Yet – panic shouldn’t creep in just yet, as we are only several games into 2025-26.

J.T. Miller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

JT Miller insists tough start will be good for Rangers

JT Miller didn’t think he would be facing questions about the New York Rangers’ struggles so early in his tenure as the team’s captain. New head coach Mike Sullivan gave Miller the honor of being the Original Six organization’s leader, and many believed it was going to be a bounce-back season for the proud franchise.

Artemi Panarin News / Athlon Sports / October 16

NHL Insider Reveals the Condition for Rangers to Let Artemi Panarin Walk

The New York Rangers began the 2025-26 season as part of a new phase for the franchise, after changing coaches and modifying their roster. Mike Sullivan arrived as head coach to straighten out the project and return to compete in the playoffs, after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which they finished fifth in the Metropolitan Division.

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New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Artemi Panarin turns down Rangers’ offer as contract standoff begins to take shape

Artemi Panarin has reportedly declined an early contract offer from the New York Rangers, setting up what could become one of the NHL’s most intriguing storylines heading toward the 2026 free agency period.

Canadiens surge into matchup with goal-starved Rangers

Multiple NHL teams need their stars to break early-season funk

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Rangers might feel right at home in road contest vs. Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers have not scored in all three home games, and so they are looking forward to visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night to improve their luck.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Rangers News & Rumors: Home Ice Struggles, Carrick, Trocheck, Shesterkin

The New York Rangers have gotten out to a rough start to their 2025-26 season, and as they look to bounce back from a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, a slow beginning is not going to help their case as they fight to get back to the postseason.

Vincent Trocheck News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Rangers will need to get season back on track without star forward

New York placing him on LTIR means he cannot return to the lineup for both 10 regular-season games and 24 days.

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NHL News / EasySportz / October 15

Rangers’ Historic Scoring Drought Deepens With Third Straight Home Shutout

New York’s offense goes silent again as frustration builds at Madison Square Garden The New York Rangers have stumbled into an unwanted corner of NHL history: they’ve now been shut out in their first three home games of the 2025–26 season, the first team ever to open a campaign that way.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

What’s different about the Rangers this season?

The New York Rangers have started off the 2025-26 regular season with a 2-2-0 record and a plus-five goal differential, and while their opening game against the Pittsburgh Penguins was a 3-0 dud, the team has looked like a more complete squad with head coach Mike Sullivan behind the bench and J.T.