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NY Rangers Have Major Void To Fill if Joe Veleno Misses Time

The New York Rangers have done a complete 180-degree turn when it comes to how they have started the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden compared to the 2025-26 campaign.

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Durzi bragging rights among key takeaways from Rangers win over Mammoth

That New York Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday at Madison Square Garden was super entertaining. The game was played at a frenetic pace, with plenty of physicality, scoring chances aplenty, a slew of breakaways, and one big-time save after another from goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Karel Vejmelka.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 4

Rangers win third straight, defeat Mammoth 4-2 in Trocheck’s MSG return

Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and added an assist Sunday night, when the New York Rangers defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-2 in Vincent Trocheck’s return to Madison Square Garden.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Rangers score three times in third period to beat Mammoth for first time at Madison Square Garden

Gabe Perreault scored the tiebreaking goal 3:15 into the third period and the New York Rangers earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday night.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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NHL News / New York Rangers On SI / October 4

NY Rangers Keep up Home Ice Success Against Mammoth

Coming off a strong back-to-back, the New York Rangers were back home looking to make a statement and get a third straight win against a talented Utah Mammoth team.

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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.

Joe Veleno News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Rangers’ Joe Veleno leaves game against Mammoth

The New York Rangers took a blow to their lineup on Sunday night against the Utah Mammoth. In the first period at Madison Square Garden, Rangers center Joe Veleno left the game after sustaining a lower-body injury.

Cole Beaudoin News / Forever Blueshirts / October 4

Cole Beaudoin memorable pro debut among key takeaways in Wolf Pack win

A new-look Hartford Wolf Pack opened their 30th American Hockey League season on a high note Saturday night. The New York Rangers’ minor-league affiliate defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 5-2 in Allentown, powered by a memorable professional debut from 20-year-old center Cole Beaudoin.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 4

Rangers lines tonight: Tye Kartye, Oliver Bjorkstrand flip lines

The New York Rangers lines tonight are mostly the same, but with one interesting flip. Tye Kartye, previously on the fourth line with Joe Veleno and Matt Rempe, has been promoted to the second line with Pavel Dorofeyev and JT Miller.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 4

NY Rangers Projected to Shake Up Foward Lines Ahead of Mammoth Game

The New York Rangers are feeling good through the first three games of the season, with the team having a 2-1 record and now winners of two straight. However,

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 4

Surprising Rangers hat tricks from recent(ish) players

Did you know that Larry Murphy never scored a hat trick in his entire NHL career? It seems unfathomable given how talented he was, but he is one of the best of all-time to never do it.

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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.

Tye Kartye News / New York Rangers On SI / October 4

Tye Kartye Poised for Successful 2026-27 With NY Rangers

For the New York Rangers, there's always plenty of chatter surrounding the Original Six team. And while there's been plenty of chatter surrounding topics

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth

The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 4

NY Rangers Have the Best Goalie Tandem in NHL

There were a lot of things that went wrong for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 season that led to them finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Rangers’ Bottom-6 Forwards Off to a Strong Start

The New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards this offseason, which gave them a more balanced lineup, and New York’s bottom-six forwards have gotten off to a strong start and helped them win their last two games.

Dylan Garand News / Field Level Media / October 2

Dylan Garand picks up first shutout as Rangers top Red Wings

Dylan Garand posted his first career shutout while making 22 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the host Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday. Sean Durzi scored on a first-period power play and Eeli Tolvanen chipped in an empty-net goal to spoil Detroit's season opener.

Igor Shesterkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Igor Shesterkin in rare air with goalie goal

We’re just days into the NHL’s 2026-27 season, and we have already seen one of hockey’s rarest feats. New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin scored a goal near the end of Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first netminder in Rangers history to score and just the 18th goalie in NHL history to do it.

Igor Shesterkin News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Jon Cooper rips Lightning for poor performance: 'It was almost like the game was an inconvenience to play'

Jon Cooper did not hold back with his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s performance in their season opener.

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scores first career goal

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

Jack Hughes confused by awkward joke about extensive injury history

Devils score season-opening win over Flyers on Hughes' OT goal

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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.

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.

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