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Igor Shesterkin tallies goal, 24 saves as Rangers crush Lightning

New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 24 shots and scored his first career goal, Pavel Dorofeyev and Mika Zibanejad notched a goal and an assist apiece, and the Rangers entered the win column for the first time in their 2026-27 home opener by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Thursday.

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Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

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NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1

3 NY Rangers Who Could Breakout in Home Opener Against Lightning

The New York Rangers will be back in action at Madison Square Garden for their 2026-27 home opener, which will also begin the first of 11 back-to-backs this season.

NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1

NY Rangers Have Owned Recent Meetings With Lightning

The 2026-27 NHL regular season opener didn’t go the New York Rangers’ way, losing 3-0 on the road to the Boston Bruins. Now, they are returning home for the opener at Madison Square Garden and will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

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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.

NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1

NY Rangers Centers Have Played Extremely Well Against Lightning

The New York Rangers are getting set for their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and following a shutout loss to the Boston Bruins, the team will be hoping to earn its first win of the season. It was not a great season opener for the Rangers in Boston.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 1

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Live From the Blue Seats is back tonight as the Rangers look to avoid the same woes that plagued them last season. The Rangers opened with a dud, getting shutout by the McAvoy-less Bruins.

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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.

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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 1

7 Weekly Thoughts: How long can Rangers fans be patient?

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1

NY Rangers' Second Line Could Be Difference Maker Against Lightning

The New York Rangers will be getting set for their second game of the season, and it will be their home opener against the very talented Tampa Bay Lightning.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 1

Rangers Daily: Lafreniere tries to ‘capture momentum;’ MacKinnon fight

Alexis Lafreniere turns 25 years old in 10 days, just began his seventh (!) season already with the New York Rangers, and theoretically is entering the prime of his career.

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.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1

NY Rangers Shouldn’t Be Worried About Opening Night Loss

The New York Rangers dropped their 2026-27 NHL regular-season opener against the Boston Bruins in 3-0 fashion, which featured all Boston goals being scored in the final frame.

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.

Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / September 30

Rangers coach dismisses carryover of home struggles: ‘We’re forward thinking’

The first question Mike Sullivan was asked at his post-practice media session Wednesday was how important it is for the New York Rangers to get off to a fast start on home ice this season, following their serious failure at Madison Square Garden in 2025-26.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / September 30

Performance of Second Line is Encouraging for NY Rangers Going Forward

The New York Rangers have officially started the 2026-27 campaign, but they unfortunately did not get off to the start that they would have liked. Coming into the season, hopes were high for the Rangers after a busy offseason.

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

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Mika Zibanejad Remains the Last of the Rangers’ Old Guard

This season will mark the 11th for Mika Zibanejad as a New York Ranger. He is far and away the team’s longest-tenured player and has been through many different phases of the team over the years.

Adam Sykora News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Rangers’ Sykora out 4-5 months with lower-body injury

A tough blow for a promising youngster out East. On Wednesday, the New York Rangers revealed that forward Adam Sykora will be out 4-5 months with a lower-body injury.

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.