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Rangers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention

With a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, the New York Rangers are now officially mathematically eliminated from contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Rangers eliminated from playoff contention with 4-3 loss to Maple Leafs

Despite a season-high 43 shots on goal and a spirited rally from a three-goal deficit, the New York Rangers dropped a 4-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Rangers’ Zibanejad Has Changed His Narrative With Bounce-Back Season

In a season filled with disappointment for the New York Rangers, one of the bright spots has been Mika Zibanejad‘s play. After two-straight seasons in which his play looked to be on the decline, he has shown this season that he still has plenty of game left in him.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 25

7 Weekly Thoughts: Yes, the Rangers need to trade Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider

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Adam Sykora News / Forever Blueshirts / March 25

Rangers vs. Maple Leafs: Lineups, storylines in Adam Sykora NHL debut

A pair of disappointing Original Six teams meet up at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, when the New York Rangers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Rangers (28-34-9) are last in the Eastern Conference and own the second-worst record in the NHL.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 25

Rangers, Maple Leafs examples of ‘how quickly things can unravel’ in NHL

There are three weeks remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season. And instead of a playoff preview or tune-up when they meet Wednesday night, the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves out of the postseason picture with the two worst records in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 25

Band of Parents/Play Like A Pro Game at MSG raises over $350k for cancer research

The Rangers may have lost on Monday night, but the day was a big win. JL and I represented Blue Seat Blogs at the 12th annual Play Like A Pro Game, played on MSG ice, in support of Band of Parents and neuroblastoma cancer research.

Igor Shesterkin News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Rangers Wasting Shesterkin’s Great Season

The New York Rangers have done an excellent job of drafting and developing their goalies, as they went directly from having Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist in goal to now having a generational talent in Igor Shesterkin in goal.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Rangers Recall Adam Sykora, Reassign Connor Mackey

The Rangers announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled left wing prospect Adam Sykora from AHL Hartford. They sent defender Connor Mackey back down to Hartford in the corresponding move.

J.T. Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Watch: JT Miller goes down in pain after taking a cheap shot to his sensitive area

It was a night of pain on Monday for the New York Rangers, and JT Miller can attest to that. As the Rangers trailed the Ottawa Senators, 2-0, barely four minutes into the third period at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Miller took a shot at the part where no man wants to get hit.

J.T. Miller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Rangers’ JT Miller drops brutal truth bomb on crushing Senators loss

J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, but they had a golden chance to pick up a needed win on Monday. The Rangers were celebrating Mika Zibanejad’s 1000th game in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Rangers hit 100-year low point in Senators loss

The New York Rangers are celebrating their Centennial season in the NHL. One of the league’s Original Six teams, New York is one of the most storied franchises not only in hockey but in all of sports.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Rangers’ Zibanejad plays in 1,000th career NHL game

New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad made history on Monday night by appearing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career. The Rangers held a pregame ceremony to honor the major milestone achieved by their alternate captain and one of the most productive forwards in the storied history of their franchise.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 22

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Mike Sullivan pinpoints ‘major issue’ costing Rangers in disaster season

The New York Rangers are not having the season they wanted, and it’s hard to see them climbing out of the hole they’re currently in. Sitting at 28-33-9 and last place in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers will have to do a lot to get into the playoff race, and they’ll have to get help from the other teams above them.

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

J.T. Miller Is Becoming a Liability for the Rangers

What a difference a matter of months makes for J.T. Miller. In September, the 2011 first-round pick was named the 29th captain in New York Rangers history.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

Rangers Sign Defenseman to Entry Level Contract

The New York Rangers have signed Drew Fortescue to a three-year, entry-level contract; the defenseman is expected to join the Rangers' lineup this season, per beat reporter Mollie Walker.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Noah Laba And Urho Vaakanainen Out Week-To-Week

With the Rangers well out of playoff contention and playing out the stretch, this is the time of year when it would be good to get some of their younger players or depth pieces a bit more playing time to help evaluate things for next season. That won’t be happening for a pair of players, however. Newsday’s Denis P.

Dylan Garand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

New York Rangers Recall Dylan Garand

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have recalled netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction will bring the Rangers’ roster to 25 players.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Rangers Expect Bigger Return After Holding Off on Deadline Trade

The New York Rangers could have traded Vincent Trocheck at the NHL trade deadline, but they opted not to. With offers not reaching their ask (a reportedly high one), they opted to hang onto the forward when most thought it was a given he would be dealt.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rangers back Igor Shesterkin (46 saves), double up Wild

Vladislav Gavrikov scored a goal and dished two assists and the New York Rangers held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

J.T. Miller News / Athlon Sports / March 14

Rangers Share J.T. Miller News Before Wild Game

The New York Rangers have spent much of the year at the bottom of the standings, and they currently sit last in the Eastern Conference as the regular season winds down.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Last-place Rangers finding form with Wild on horizon

The New York Rangers have the fewest points of any team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, but they are starting to play better. New York has won three games in a row and four of its past five.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Analysis on New York Rangers Keeping Trocheck Past the Deadline and More

The New York Rangers made a decision to retool the team a few months ago. The trade of Artemi Panarin put the train on the tracks, and Vincent Trocheck was next.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend on all-time list

Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list

A trying season for Jonathan Quick and the New York Rangers still includes some history for the veteran netminder.

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Alexis Lafreniere News / Field Level Media / March 10

Alexis Lafreniere's hat trick sparks Rangers in shutout of Flames

Alexis Lafreniere netted a hat trick and goaltender Jonathan Quick recorded his 65th career shutout as the host New York Rangers beat the struggling Calgary Flames 4-0 on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7

Insider Suggests Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin’s Futures Could Be Offseason Topics

The New York Rangers had a surprisingly quiet trade deadline. January’s retool letter, followed by trading away Artemi Panarin, signaled what many believed to be the start of a potential fire sale, but that wasn’t the case — at least for now.