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There were a lot of things that went wrong for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 season that led to them finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference.

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NY Rangers Finding Early Success in Key Statistics

The New York Rangers didn’t find much success against the Boston Bruins in their season opener, losing 3-0 on the road. However, in their first of 11 back-to-back sets of the season, they found a lot of success.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 3

J.T. Miller-Pavel Dorofeyev-Oliver Bjorkstrand line fuels Rangers’ solid start

Plenty was written during the preseason about whether the New York Rangers’ new top-six line of J.T. Miller, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Pavel Dorofeyev would work.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Rangers’ Bottom-6 Forwards Off to a Strong Start

The New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards this offseason, which gave them a more balanced lineup, and New York’s bottom-six forwards have gotten off to a strong start and helped them win their last two games.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 3

Key Hartford Wolf Pack storylines ahead of 2026-27 AHL season

Set to embark on their 30th season in the American Hockey League, the Hartford Wolf Pack enter 2026-27 with an upbeat vibe after a slew of changes to the roster and coaching staff.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Dylan Garand News / New York Rangers On SI / October 3

NY Rangers' Dylan Garand Proves He Belongs in NHL

With three games now in the books for the New York Rangers, they have to feel good about having a 2-1 record, which included winning both games on their back-to-back. Playing three games in four days and also being on a back-to-back at this stage of the season is certainly not easy.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 3

The New York Rangers are off to a good enough start

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Dave flies solo to talk the Rangers opening night dud in Boston, what went wrong, and how the Rangers turned it around against Tampa and in Detroit.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 3

Rangers Daily: Garand leans on guru’s advice; Ottawa’s Sanderson good to go

Dylan Garand told reporters in Detroit that he didn’t feel at his best ahead of what turned out to be his first NHL shutout with the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Igor Shesterkin News / New York Rangers On SI / October 3

Igor Shesterkin Cementing Top Spot in Goalie Rankings

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the New York Rangers heading into the 2026-27 NHL regular season after some moves the team made this offseason. The talent level on the roster has seen a major increase, with Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Joe Veleno and Eeli Tolvanen bolstering the forward group.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 2

Overcoming tired legs among key Rangers takeaways in 2-0 win over Red Wings

It was pretty clear for large swaths of the game Friday at Little Caesars Arena which team was playing its third game in four nights and which one was in its season opener.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / October 2

Dylan Garand picks up first shutout as Rangers top Red Wings

Dylan Garand posted his first career shutout while making 22 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the host Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday. Sean Durzi scored on a first-period power play and Eeli Tolvanen chipped in an empty-net goal to spoil Detroit's season opener.

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Malcolm Spence News / Forever Blueshirts / October 2

Rangers prospects tiers for NCAA players, including Malcolm Spence

Seven New York Rangers prospects will play in the NCAA this season, and the group breaks cleanly in three separate tiers of what expectations are for each player.

Igor Shesterkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Igor Shesterkin in rare air with goalie goal

We’re just days into the NHL’s 2026-27 season, and we have already seen one of hockey’s rarest feats. New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scored a goal near the end of Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first netminder in Rangers history to score and just the 18th goalie in NHL history to do it.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Igor Shesterkin ends 100-year Rangers drought with historic goal

For a century of New York Rangers hockey, no goaltender had scored. On Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, Igor Shesterkin ended that drought. With Tampa Bay’s net empty and 2:34 left, Shesterkin lofted a shot from just above his crease the length of the ice and inside the left post.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Jon Cooper rips Lightning for poor performance: 'It was almost like the game was an inconvenience to play'

Jon Cooper did not hold back with his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s performance in their season opener.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is the 18th different goaltender to score a goal,

Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Hughes' OT goal

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Rangers Recall Dylan Garand, Place Joonas Korpisalo On IR

While he didn’t begin the season on the NHL roster, goaltender Dylan Garand has landed with the New York Rangers before their second game. He has been recalled to backup starter Igor Shesterkin.

Joonas Korpisalo News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Rangers place Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve

Not ideal news for a team looking to have a better performance this season. On Thursday, the New York Rangers placed goaltender Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve.

Dylan Garand News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Rangers’ Dylan Garand Can Still Contribute This Season

The New York Rangers made key changes to their roster this offseason, including trading for goalie Joonas Korpisalo to back up star Igor Shesterkin after veteran backup Jonathan Quick retired.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Great goalie matchup expected as Rangers open at home vs. Lightning

There is no place for the New York Rangers to go but up as they open their home schedule against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Tuesday's contest against the host Boston Bruins looked a lot like the season opener last year for a New York club that finished last in the Eastern Conference.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Rangers Waive Vincent Iorio

The New York Rangers have made one more roster decision before opening night. Defenseman Vincent Iorio has been placed on waivers per PuckPedia. He becomes the odd-man-out in a race with Matthew Robertson and Scott Morrow for New Yorks’ extra defender roles.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

2026-27 Is Playoffs or Bust for the New York Rangers

The New York Rangers begin the 2026-27 season tonight, when they head to Boston to take on the Bruins. After two straight disastrous seasons that led to major shakeups to the roster, the team is hoping this season will see luck turn in their favor.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / September 28

Can new-look Rangers make the playoffs?

The Rangers got to work retooling after a disappointing season. Will it be enough to produce a return to the playoffs?

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Alberts Smits News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Rangers To Carry Alberts Smits On Opening Night Roster

The Rangers have informed reigning fifth overall pick Alberts Smits that he’ll break camp, reports Mollie Walker of the New York Post. The 18-year-old

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Insider Believes Rangers Superstars Could Emerge in Trade Talks if Team Flops

Much of the core of the New York Rangers’ 2023-24 roster that brought them within two wins of making the Stanley Cup Final is gone just two years later, and if they get off to a slow start in 2026-27, one insider believes more of those major changes could continue.