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NHL Predictions: November 15th, New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome to another Saturday edition of NHL Predictions, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. The New York Rangers have finally begun to play up to expectations, winning their last two games, including their first home win of the season.

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Rangers vs. Blue Jackets: Lineups, storylines for Metro showdown

Their game Saturday night in Columbus against the Blue Jackets affords the New York Rangers an important opportunity to start winning games within the Metropolitan Division.

Brian Leetch News / Forever Blueshirts / November 15

Rangers have Brian Leetch flashback after Devils star’s non-hockey injury

Any New York Rangers fan of a certain vintage likely had a flashback Friday, after news broke that New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes sustained a bizarre non-hockey injury.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / November 15

Will Borgen has played himself into a top three Rangers defenseman role

Before the Rangers eventually sent Kaapo Kakko to Seattle in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen, the soon to be 29 year old defensemen had been on Rangers GM Chris Drury’s target list for a while.

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Carson Soucy News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Rangers’ Will Borgen & Carson Soucy Quietly Playing Well

The New York Rangers made a lot of changes to their defense with trades last season and then more moves in the offseason. They acquired blueliners Will Borgen and Carson Soucy in midseason trades in 2024-25, and both of them are quietly off to strong starts for New York this season.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 14

Rangers hope to continue road dominance on trip to Columbus

In two games since returning from injury, Vincent Trocheck is making an impact, and the New York Rangers are scoring at a high rate. The Rangers will attempt to keep the goals coming and earn a third straight victory Saturday night when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 13

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan proven right on rookie demotion

The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-3, on Wednesday. During the game, Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan made an interesting move.

Game-opening barrage propels Rangers to rout of Lightning

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Rangers fans, reporters remember legendary Larry Brooks

On Thursday, it was announced that legendary NHL writer Larry Brooks had passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Brooks was most known for his coverage of the New York Rangers as a writer for the New York Post.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Rangers Getting Good Contributions From Younger Forwards

The New York Rangers seem to be on the right track after an up-and-down start to the season. Despite going 1-6-1 on home ice, they have the best road record in the NHL at 8-1-1 and are 6-3-1 over their last 10 games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Rangers Score Early and Often to Topple Lightning 7-3

The New York Rangers went down to Benchmark International Arena and took down the Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-3. The bulk of the action came in the first period, with the Rangers ultimately pulling away again to seal it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Game-opening barrage propels Rangers to rout of Lightning

Will Cuylle, J.T. Miller and Alexis Lafreniere tallied on New York's first three shots, and the Rangers continued their road prowess in a 7-3 shellacking of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Rangers Have a Balanced Lineup for the First Time This Season

The New York Rangers finally got the monkey off their back when they won their first game at Madison Square Garden Monday night against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

How the New York Rangers Can Fix Their Play on Home Ice

The New York Rangers suffered yet another loss at home to the New York Islanders on Sunday. That had extended their losing streak at home to six games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

NHL Predictions: November 12th, New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

The New York Rangers are coming off a strong 6-3 victory against the Nashville Predators in their first home win of the season. The Tampa Bay Lighting are looking to build on their current two-game winning streak.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

The Rangers finally got their offense together at home

The New York Rangers finally found offense at Madison Square Garden Monday night, defeating the Nashville Predators 6-3, thanks to a two-goal performance from Artemi Panarin, a two-assist night from Vincent Trocheck, two points from Vladislav Gavrikov, a three-point game from Alexis Lafreniere and a 27-save performance from Igor Shesterkin.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / November 11

At Long Last, The Rangers Have Finally Won A Home Game

The New York Rangers have achieved what was a seemingly insurmountable obstacle: win a game on home ice. After a historically inept showing at Madison Square Garden in their first seven home games, the Broadway Blueshirts defeated the Nashville Predators last night by a 6-3 score.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Key Rangers Rookie Tallies First Career Point

While in his season debut for the New York Rangers, 20-year-old Gabe Perreault passed his test. The right wing was called up from the Hartford Wolf Pack during a home offensive slump for the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mike Sullivan explains Gabriel Perreault call-up amid Rangers’ offensive struggles

Before they managed to pick up a badly-needed victory on home ice on Monday evening, the New York Rangers decided to shake up the roster by calling up forward Gabriel Perreault from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

New York Rangers News / EasySportz / November 11

The New York Rangers Have No Business Being This Bad

MANHATTAN — It is absolutely baffling. The New York Rangers — a franchise dripping with history, flush with resources, loaded with talent, and playing in one of the world’s biggest media markets — should not be this bad in 2025-26.

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Rangers expected to activate Vincent Trocheck

Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is expected to come off long-term injured reserve and return to New York’s top six when they face the Predators tonight, according to this morning’s line rushes (via Vince Z.

New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Artemi Panarin Sends 'Ugly' Message After Breaking Slump in Rangers' Win

The New York Rangers earned a solid 4–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night, improving to 7–1–1 on the road and extending their winning streak against Detroit to seven games.

J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

J.T. Miller on Rangers’ struggles: ‘It’s not really cute anymore’

J.T. Miller didn’t hold back following the New York Rangers’ 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night. Speaking with reporters after the game, Miller said the Rangers, who are now 6-6-2 through their first 14 games of the 2025-26 regular season, need to play better, and that it starts with him.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Rangers' staggering home woes continue with another shutout loss

There is no home cooking for the New York Rangers this season. With their 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, the Rangers fell to 0-5-1 at Madison Square Garden, while also dropping them to 6-6-1 overall on the season.

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Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Panarin Draws Line in the Sand with Rangers, 2 Teams Linked in Trade

Negotiations between Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers have reportedly hit a wall. According to Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star and Sportsnet, the star winger has made it clear he won’t accept a pay cut from his current $11.642 million salary, effectively bringing an end to current contract discussions.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Rangers recall Connor Mackey, place Matt Rempe on IR

The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Connor Mackey from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. They have also placed enforcer Matt Rempe on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

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