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Lack of High-End Talent Evident for NY Rangers in Top 100 List

The New York Rangers did a ton of work with their roster this offseason, greatly improving the overall depth and talent up and down the organizational pipeline.

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Third period lockdown among key takeaways in Rangers 5-2 win over Islanders

Once again, the New York Rangers did a lot of good things to pick up another win Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, 5-2 over the Islanders. But how they locked down the third period yet again stands out because it’s becoming a signature feature of a team that’s now won four games in a row.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Field Level Media / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere nets hat trick as Rangers down Islanders

Alexis Lafreniere finished off his third career hat trick by scoring twice into an empty net and added an assist as the host New York Rangers pulled away for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere, Oliver Bjorkstrand Lead NY Rangers Over NY Islanders

The New York Rangers came into their matchup on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders with a three-game winning streak and also with a perfect record so far at home this year.

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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.

Eeli Tolvanen News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

Eeli Tolvanen Has Been a Great Signing for NY Rangers So Far

The New York Rangers are getting set for their fifth game of the season on Tuesday night, as they will be hosting the New York Islanders. With the Rangers

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 6

Rangers CHL, USHL prospects notebook: Strong starts for Anderson, Farhammar

The third week of play in North America’s major junior leagues provided a good look at how the Rangers prospects are settling into their seasons. Some players are finding early momentum, others are adjusting to new leagues and a few are already standing out with strong performances.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

What is driving the Rangers’ early-season success?

Expectations were not overly high for the New York Rangers entering this season, as general manager Chris Drury spent the offseason in what could be described as an active holding pattern.

Cole Beaudoin News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Rangers recall Cole Beaudoin; will make NHL debut Tuesday

The New York Rangers announced Tuesday that they have recalled forward prospect Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Beaudoin, 20, has collected five points (one goal, four assists) through his first two games of the season with Hartford.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Rangers Recall Cole Beaudoin, Reassign Matthew Robertson

The New York Rangers have recalled one of their best forward prospects for his NHL debut. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled center Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

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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.

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Igor Shesterkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Rangers fans will love latest Igor Shesterkin comments after terrific start to sesason

It has been a solid start to the year for New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Not only is he 2-1-0 this season, but Shesterkin has also scored a goal, the first goalie goal in Rangers history.

Joe Veleno News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

NY Rangers Place Injured Center Joe Veleno on IR

The New York Rangers are off to a great start to the season, but recent news regarding an injured player is not ideal. Through four games, the Rangers have gotten off to a nice start with a 3-1 record.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

This Key Area Has Been Major Strength for NY Rangers Early On

The New York Rangers have gotten off to a fantastic start this season, and there are multiple reasons why they have been successful. Coming into their game on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders, the Rangers have been able to win three straight games.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 6

Rangers Daily: Tolvanen’s ‘hockey IQ;’ Ovechkin retiring; Celebrini injury

Considered a good late-summer addition at the time, signing Eeli Tolvanen is shaping up to be a steal in the early stages of the season for the New York Rangers.

Matthew Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Rangers Place Matthew Robertson On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Rangers have placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers. Vince Z. Mercogliano hinted that

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Week of Games

The New York Rangers played four games to open up their first week of the season, going 3-1-0. After a tough first game, the team won the next three and heads into their next game looking to make it four straight.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Rangers score three times in third period to beat Mammoth for first time at Madison Square Garden

Gabe Perreault scored the tiebreaking goal 3:15 into the third period and the New York Rangers earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday night.

Joe Veleno News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Rangers’ Joe Veleno leaves game against Mammoth

The New York Rangers took a blow to their lineup on Sunday night against the Utah Mammoth. In the first period at Madison Square Garden, Rangers center Joe Veleno left the game after sustaining a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth

The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

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.

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 / Yardbarker / October 1