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Why Playing Center Unlocks ‘Best Version’ of J.T. Miller for Rangers

It’s been a frustrating season to say the least for J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers. But the team and its captain are doing their best to close out on a bright note with strong play down the stretch.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 2

The curious case of Mike Gartner and the New York Rangers

I was only a year old when the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994, so I never experienced that run in real time. But as I’ve grown up following the team, I’ve made it a point to study that era and understand how it all came together.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 2

Rangers vs. Canadiens: Lineups, storylines seeking another 4-game win streak

It took the New York Rangers five months this season before they finally strung four consecutive wins together. But with a victory Thursday at home against the Montreal Canadiens, the Rangers will secure a second four-game win streak in the past few weeks.

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J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

J.T. Miller’s Improved Play Is Encouraging for the Rangers for Next Season

The New York Rangers have had a frustrating season, as has their captain, J.T. Miller, who has dealt with slumps and injuries in his first full season back with New York.

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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

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 2

Tempering expectations for Rangers young talent

As the New York Rangers season comes to an end, we have seen plenty of players come and go throughout the lineup. Gone are the likes of Sam Carrick and Artemi Panarin, replaced by the Rangers young talent via waivers (Tye Kartye) and Adam Sykora, their second round pick in 2022.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 1

7 Weekly Thoughts: Rangers lineup changes I’d like to see for the last few weeks

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 1

Ex-Rangers center who’s ‘been amazing’ for Sabres sustains worrisome injury

When the New York Rangers handed out the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award to Mika Zibanejad prior to their game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, Sam Carrick was roughly 370 miles away playing for the Buffalo Sabres.

Igor Shesterkin News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Igor Shesterkin Delivers Funny Message After Rangers-Devils Goalie Fight

The New York Rangers extended their ongoing winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 1

Hartford Wolf Pack Weekly: Brody Lamb on 6-game point streak

Coming off a 30-point (14 goals, 16 assists) season in his fourth-year at the University of Minnesota, Brody Lamb is off to an impressive start to his professional hockey career with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 1

Rangers Recap: Rivalry renewed

What a fun hockey game to watch last night. This game had just about everything you would want as a fan on a team with young players. Goals with the kids involved, good team defense, and a goalie fight to top it all off.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

3 early Rangers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers will likely finish the season in last place in the Eastern Conference. Mike Sullivan’s first year on Broadway has been nothing short of a disaster, and things have to change this offseason.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 1

Devils Fall 4-1 To Rangers

Coming off a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Devils met with the Rangers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, falling to the Rangers 4-1. The Rangers have a three-game winning streak, following a rough six-game losing streak.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 1

Rangers show ‘competitive spirit,’ unload season’s worth of frustration on Devils

It has been a frustrating season for the New York Rangers, especially at Madison Square Garden. Yet, the Blueshirts unleashed that pent-up anguish Tuesday night.

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Mika Zibanejad News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Epic goalie fight had Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad grinning ear-to-ear

It has been a disappointing season for both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, as they are the bottom two teams in the Metropolitan Division. Regardless of the poor play on the ice, fans got treated to a show, as Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom engaged in a goalie fight.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Watch: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin, Devils' Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils got together at Madison Square Garden for the final iteration of the Hudson River Rivalry this season, and goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom squared off for a goalie fight in front of a raucous crowd.

Igor Shesterkin News / Field Level Media / March 31

Igor Shesterkin, Rangers avoid season sweep vs. rival Devils

Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller each scored a goal in the first period, fueling the host New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Rangers Have Good Young Bottom-Six Options, But No Young Top-End Talent

This season did not go as planned for the New York Rangers. A team that was hoping to fight for a playoff spot finds itself as the only team in the Eastern Conference eliminated from playoff contention at the time of this writing.

Adam Sykora News / Field Level Media / March 29

Adam Sykora helps Rangers knock off Panthers

Rookie Adam Sykora scored for the second straight game, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the host New York Rangers recorded a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Milestones abound for youngsters as Rangers wallop Blackhawks

Rookie Adam Sykora scored his first career goal in his home debut and the host New York Rangers halted a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

Drew Fortescue to Make Rangers Debut Against Blackhawks

Drew Fortescue will be taking his rookie lap for the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden ahead of play against the Chicago Blackhawks. The rookie will see his NHL debut on March 27.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers

It’s been a nightmarish season for the New York Rangers, who became the second team in the NHL to be mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 loss in Toronto on Tuesday night.

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Former NHL player confident Connor McDavid will be a New York Ranger

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Can Rangers’ Alexis Lafrenière build upon his late season offensive burst?

Two years ago, Jonny Lazarus tweeted that Alexis Lafrenière would have a 100-point season in his NHL career. That hasn’t aged particularly well. Lafrenière had 45 points a year ago and hasn’t even broken the 60-point barrier.

Dylan Garand News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Rangers Should Give Dylan Garand Half the Starts Down the Stretch

It’s been a long time coming for the New York Rangers’ top goaltending prospect, Dylan Garand, to get a shot at the NHL. Sunday’s welcome to the big leagues performance against the Winnipeg Jets, where he stopped 35 of 38 shots, reinforces that he should at least stick around at the NHL level a little bit longer.

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.

New York Rangers 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.

Mika Zibanejad News / Breakaway on SI / March 23

From Video Game Dreams to 1,000 Games for Rangers Star

When Mika Zibanejad looks around the Rangers dressing room after practice, he sees teammates who were still in elementary school when he made his NHL debut.

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.

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.