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NY Rangers Refuse To Repeat Home Scoring Drought

NY Rangers Refuse To Repeat Home Scoring Drought

Last year, it took the New York Rangers over 180 minutes to score a goal at Madison Square Garden. For the 2026-27 NHL season, this was certainly not the case.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Igor Shesterkin ends 100-year Rangers drought with historic goal

Igor Shesterkin ends 100-year Rangers drought with historic goal

For a century of New York Rangers hockey, no goaltender had scored. On Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, Igor Shesterkin ended that drought. With Tampa Bay’s net empty and 2:34 left, Shesterkin lofted a shot from just above his crease the length of the ice and inside the left post.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 1

Igor goalie goal among key takeaways in Rangers emphatic home-opener win

Talk about putting an exclamation point on the New York Rangers impressive 5-1 victory in their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning. How about Igor Shesterkin scoring the first goalie goal in 101 years of Rangers hockey?

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

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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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / October 1
Igor Shesterkin tallies goal, 24 saves as Rangers crush Lightning

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.

Igor Shesterkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin scores goalie goal against Lightning

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin scores goalie goal against Lightning

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scored the first goal of his NHL career in the third period of Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is the 18th different goaltender to score a goal,

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Oilers' Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury
NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1
3 NY Rangers Who Could Breakout in Home Opener Against Lightning

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.

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NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1
NY Rangers Have Owned Recent Meetings With Lightning

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.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
Rangers Recall Dylan Garand, Place Joonas Korpisalo On IR

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.

NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 1
NY Rangers Centers Have Played Extremely Well Against Lightning

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.

Joonas Korpisalo News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Rangers place Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve

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.

Dylan Garand News / The Hockey Writers / October 1
Rangers’ Dylan Garand Can Still Contribute This Season

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30
Great goalie matchup expected as Rangers open at home vs. Lightning

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.

Vincent Iorio News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29
Rangers Waive Vincent Iorio

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

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?

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

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

Adam Sykora News / Daily Faceoff / September 23
Rangers’ Sykora out 4-5 months with lower-body injury

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.

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