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New York Rangers Culture Reaches New Low After Benching of Star Player

The New York Rangers have a problem. And it’s not the injury to Adam Fox or poor play, but rather a culture problem. Mika Zibanejad was benched after missing a team meeting, and their head coach Mike Sullivan made the final decision.

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Rangers Recap: The full sixty…five

One minute the Rangers look completely out of it. The next minute they are tying the game in the final minutes, turning back the clock with a vintage Mika Zibanejad power play goal, forcing overtime, and winning in a shootout.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

NHL Predictions: December 21st New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Mike Sullivan News / Forever Blueshirts / December 20

Perreault earns promotion, makes impact in Rangers’ win over Flyers

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan’s plan for promising rookie forward Gabe Perreault looks like it’s working out better than expected so far. Before

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

J.T. Miller News / ESPN / December 20

Rangers rally past Flyers but lose captain Miller

The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday but lost captain J.T. Miller to an injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Rangers battle back late for shootout win over Flyers

Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck scored in the opening two rounds of the shootout Saturday afternoon as the host New York Rangers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Rangers looking for ‘big fish’ after missing out on Quinn Hughes

The New York Rangers continue to be in the NHL’s murky middle through 36 games in 2025-26. Following a 2-1 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night, the team is 17-15-4 and sixth place in the Metropolitan Division.

Artemi Panarin News / Forever Blueshirts / December 20

Rangers get uninspiring glimpse at life without Artemi Panarin

For the first time in 2025-26, the New York Rangers hit the ice without star winger Artemi Panarin, who was sidelined Thursday against the St. Louis Blues with an illness.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

NHL Predictions: December 20th New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey ! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games all season long.

J.T. Miller News / Field Level Media / December 18

J.T. Miller's overtime goal lifts Rangers past Blues

J.T. Miller scored in overtime to lift the visiting New York Rangers past the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Thursday night. Gabe Perreault scored his first NHL goal for the Rangers, who earned just their second victory in seven games.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Rangers’ Artemi Panarin Out, Adam Fox Returns To Practice

The New York Rangers will be without both of their stars up front in Thursday night’s game against the St. Louis Blues. On top of an injury to top defender Adam Fox, the Rangers will also be without top winger Artemi Panarin, who is out with an illness per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

The Rangers are big-game hunting on the trade market

Whenever a high-profile NHL player becomes available, it’s a good bet that the New York Rangers are one of the teams sniffing around. After all, this is the same franchise that has brought in superstars like Patrick Kane, Jaromir Jagr, and Pavel Bure in the past.

Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Chris Kreider Trade Looks Bad for Rangers Six Months Later

The New York Rangers made an important decision this offseason as general manager Chris Drury traded the team’s longest tenured player, Chris Kreider, and a fourth-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks for prospect Carey Terrance and a third-round pick.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Rangers Shake Up Offense with AHL Recalls

Following two straight losses, the New York Rangers have called up star prospect Gabe Perreault and fellow prospect Brennan Othmann from the American Hockey League affiliate of the Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Rangers intent on solving offensive woes in clash vs. Blues

The New York Rangers arrive in St. Louis hungry for an offensive breakout. They are 1-3-2 in their last six games heading into Thursday night's contest against the injury-depleted Blues.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Rangers look for energy boost with prospect call-ups

The New York Rangers are off to a dreadful start to the 2025-26 season. While they are just two points out of a playoff spot, games in hand are not in their favor.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

New York Rangers recall prospects Gabriel Perreault, Brennan Othmann

The Rangers announced they’ve recalled Gabriel Perreault and Brennan Othmann to the team, and have reassigned Brett Berard and Jaroslav Chmelar in a corresponding roster move.

Matt Rempe News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Rangers Young Enforcer Makes Return After Breaking Thumb

In his first locker room media availability since his return from long-term injured reserve, New York Rangers budding young enforcer Matt Rempe confirmed that his absence was due to breaking his left thumb in “many places” and that he had to undergo surgery in efforts for its repair.

Matt Rempe News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Rangers’ Matt Rempe Breaks Silence on Thumb Injury After Ducks Game

The New York Rangers entered Monday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks without suspended forward Mika Zibanejad, but they did regain enforcer Matt Rempe after a long absence.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Igor Shesterkin had violent outburst after Rangers loss

The New York Rangers can’t seem to figure things out at home. On Monday, the Rangers suffered yet another loss in the Big Apple, as they absorbed a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the visiting Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

Mika Zibanejad News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Rangers scratch Mika Zibanejad for missing team meeting

The New York Rangers will be without one of their most productive forwards on Monday night, as head coach Mike Sullivan told a group of reporters including Vince Z.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

NHL Prediction: December 15th Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Jacob Trouba News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Jacob Trouba Reflects on Rangers Split Ahead of New York Return

Jacob Trouba’s New York Rangers career came to an ugly ending just over a year ago today. After five seasons with the Blueshirts – two of which as captain – the veteran defenseman was involved in a plethora of trade rumors throughout the 2024 offseason, though he was unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to help facilitate a deal.

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / December 11