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NY Rangers Schedule Gives Dylan Garand Plenty of Leeway

The New York Rangers are incredibly fortunate to have Dylan Garand available to handle the No. 1 goalie duties for the foreseeable future. At the end of training camp, he was part of the final cuts, along with forward Taylor Raddysh, to make the roster compliant for the regular season.

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Rangers European prospects report: Tomas Chrenko heats up in Slovakia

All five of the New York Rangers prospects playing in Europe saw game action this past week, with Tomas Chrenko standing out as his game rounds into form in Slovakia.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

Why Luke Glendening Is the Perfect Fit for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have been dealing with a lot of injuries thus far this season, with their depth being challenged in several areas. In the net, Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo, their No.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 21

Rangers, perfect at home, out to improve road mark vs. Leafs

The New York Rangers will look to bring their road record in line with their remarkable success at home when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

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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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Dylan Larkin News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

Why Dylan Larkin Trade List Is Bad News for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers are a team that many people are keeping an eye on early in the season. They have gotten off to a hot start, and it will be interesting to see if they can sustain it without their star goalie, Igor Shesterkin, who suffered a season-ending lower-body injury.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Keith Yandle News / Forever Blueshirts / October 21

Keith Yandle reveals reason why he rejected Rangers contract offer in 2016

Entering the 2014-15 NHL season, the New York Rangers were the class of the Eastern Conference, and a legit Stanley Cup contender. That was only more so when they acquired defenseman Keith Yandle ahead of the trade deadline.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

NY Rangers' Offense Will Only Get Better When Key Player Heats Up

The New York Rangers are off to a strong start to the season through the first 11 games with a 7-3-1 record. What might be exciting to think about is that there could be another level to their game. Coming into the year, the Rangers were a team that was expecting to be better.

Dylan Garand News / Forever Blueshirts / October 21

Key to Garand’s success with Rangers: ‘really good head on his shoulders’

There are a slew of technical reasons why Dylan Garand is enjoying so much success with the New York Rangers. But it’s what’s between his ears that stands out most to longtime American Hockey League beat reporter Patrick Williams.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 21

New York Rangers need more powerplay shots from Adam Fox and JT Miller

The New York Rangers powerplay is currently about league average, sitting at a 20.6% conversion rate–7 for 34 on the season–and 18th in the NHL. Given the immense talent on the Rangers powerplay, which features Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Dorofeyev, Adam Fox, JT Miller, and Alexis Lafreniere, that’s a bit underwhelming.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

NY Rangers Are Major Part of Connor Hellebuyck Trade Saga

The New York Rangers' goaltender depth has been decimated this season by injuries. Joonas Korpisalo, who was the No. 2 goaltender coming into the regular season, landed on IR just days into the campaign.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

NY Rangers Veteran Has Been on Fire at Madison Square Garden

The New York Rangers continued their dominance at Madison Square Garden, picking up a 5-2 victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. It was a great bounce-back performance for the team after a tough two-game road trip.

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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.

Igor Shesterkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Are the Rangers for real, even without Igor Shesterkin?

The New York Rangers looked like a really nice story to start the season, jumping out to a hot start after two consecutive years of utter disappointment.

Tye Kartye News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

NY Rangers Moving Tye Kartye to Second Line Has Been Smart Move

The New York Rangers were back in action on Monday night and were able to put together a good performance in what ended up being a comfortable 5-2 win. Right from the start, the Rangers made it clear that they were going to be trying to secure their sixth win of the season at home and remain perfect.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Rangers thrash Ducks, reach 6-0-0 at home for first time in 36 years

Rookie Dylan Garand made 29 saves, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and the New York Rangers remained unbeaten at home with a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.

Dylan Garand News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Rangers’ Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunity

The New York Rangers have been dealt a rough hand to start the 2026-27 season, but a young netminder is trying to make chicken salad out of chicken…well, you know.

Luke Glendening News / Viral Sports News / October 19

New York Rangers Acquire 13-Year NHL Veteran on Monday

The New York Rangers have announced they have signed veteran center Luke Glendening into the organization on a professional tryout agreement, giving the 37-year-old an opportunity to compete for a spot amid injuries in their forward ranks.

Joe Veleno News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Rangers signing veteran journeyman to professional tryout after Joe Veleno injury

The New York Rangers’ center depth has been tested by Joe Veleno’s long-term injury earlier this month — but general manager Chris Drury is taking steps to address it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Rangers seek power-play improvement as Ducks visit

The New York Rangers hope they can effectively convert their power-play chances, avoid a third straight loss and stay unbeaten at home Monday night when they play host to the Anaheim Ducks.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Rangers Should Expect a Strong Season for Dorofeyev Despite Slow Start

The New York Rangers made a big move this offseason, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights and signing him to a seven-season, $77 million contract.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Alexis Lafreniere’s Breakout Is Contributing to the Rangers’ Impressive Start

The New York Rangers have been one of the more surprising teams in the NHL to start this season. After finishing last in the Eastern Conference a season ago, they have gotten off to a 6-2-0 start and are one point back of the Carolina Hurricanes for first in the Metropolitan Division and first in the entire league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Alexis Lafreniere may be having breakout at perfect time for Rangers

When the New York Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and landed forward Alexis Lafreniere, the expectation, as it is with any No. 1 overall pick, was that he would become a franchise cornerstone and star-level player.

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amid Red Wings chaos

Red Wings interim GM says there's 'zero interest' in trading Simon Edvinsson

Location continues to be the sticking point for a Dylan Larkin trade

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Rangers Recall Justin Dowling; Reassign Cole Beaudoin

The New York Rangers are swapping centers for their fourth line. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled Justin Dowling from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.

Jonathan Quick could come out of retirement to help Rangers

Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin to miss four months after back surgery

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely after vascular aneurysm

Former NHLer Bobby Gould dies at 69

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

Panthers avoid worst-case scenario with injured Brad Marchand

Senators forward William Eklund out indefinitely with ankle injury

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

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