New York Rangers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad gets real on ‘fresh start’ win over Panthers

The New York Rangers took on the Florida Panthers in the 2026 Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. And unfortunately for the hosting Panthers, it was not a close contest.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Rangers still perfect outdoors, defeat Panthers 5-1 in 2026 Winter Classic

It’s pretty obvious that the New York Rangers have this outdoors thing down pretty good. They skated to a convincing 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on Friday, making them 6-0-0 all-time in outdoor games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Rangers Beat the Panthers 5-1 in Winter Classic

The New York Rangers marched into loanDepot park in Miami, Florida ready to play as they beat the Florida Panthers 5-1, and Mika Zibanejad had the first hat trick in Winter Classic history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

New York Rangers News / ESPN / January 2

Rangers top Panthers in Florida's 1st outdoor game

Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick, Artemi Panarin scored twice and the Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic -- the first outdoor game played in Florida.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win over Panthers

The New York Rangers were 5-1 winners over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Friday night, and center Mika Zibanejad was the obvious player of the game.

Panthers’ Seth Jones leaves game against Rangers with upper-body injury

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 3

NHL Winter Classic in major need of reboot

The league basically sabotaged its own marquee event through shoddy scheduling, a lack of marketing and a lack of imagination.

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win over Panthers

Seth Jones Leaves Winter Classic With Injury

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

NHL Rumours: Rangers D-Man Off Team USA Despite Pleas

Welcome to this edition of NHL rumours here are Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the chatter focuses on Rangers blueliner Adam Fox and his role, or lack thereof, on Team USA’s Olympic roster.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Rangers looking to turn season around with Winter Classic win

The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers square off in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Friday.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

Alexis Lafreniere News / Blue Seat Blogs / January 2

In defense of Alexis Lafreniere

At just 8 goals and 20 points through 42 games this season, there is no excusing the offensive output from Alexis Lafreniere. He is far from the only player on the New York Rangers that can’t score, but he deserves equal blame for the situation the Rangers are in.

Matt Rempe News / Bleacher Report / January 2

Watch: "How ya doin'" - Matt Rempe

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / January 2

Rangers vs. Panthers: Lineups, storylines for 2026 NHL Winter Classic

Perhaps this time when the New York Rangers try once again to get their season back on track, they’ll have history on their side. The Rangers take a perfect 5-0-0 all-time outdoor record into their clash Friday against the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Rangers Linked to Big Scoring Upgrade as Trade Pressure Builds

The New York Rangers may look to the trade market for offensive help as they navigate an underwhelming 2025–26 season. New York is averaging just 2.55 goals per game, the lowest mark in the Eastern Conference, and currently sits outside the playoff picture.

Adam Fox News / NHL Rumors / January 2

Team USA Made Its Decision About Adam Fox After Four Nations

Team USA has announced its roster for the 2026 Olympics, and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox did not make the team. Fox confirmed he spoke with Team USA GM Bill Guerin earlier in the week and was told he did not make the team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.

Unbeaten outdoors, Rangers hit Miami for Winter Classic vs. Panthers

3 Rangers Who Must Step up in 2026

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Igor Shesterkin News / The Hockey Writers / January 1

Rangers’ Shesterkin Playing up to Massive Expectations This Season

The New York Rangers are having a disappointing season with a 19-18-5 record, and many of their key players are either not playing up to their potential or have missed extended time with injuries.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Rangers Recall Brett Berard, Anton Blidh, Justin Dowling

The Rangers have recalled forwards Brett Berard, Anton Blidh, and Justin Dowling from AHL Hartford, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. In corresponding moves, the team placed left winger Conor Sheary on long-term injured reserve and returned winger Brennan Othmann to Hartford.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 1

NHL Rumors: Different scenarios, but New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild will have some decisions to make

Vince Z Mercogliano of The Athletic: (mailbag) Artemi Panarin holds a no-movement clause, so he has a lot to say if the New York Rangers look to move him at the trade deadline.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Rangers’ Conor Sheary, Noah Laba leave game against Capitals with injuries

A couple of Blueshirts have been forced to pack it in before 2025 came to a close. Prior to the third period of Wednesday afternoon’s matchup between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, the Rangers announced that forwards Conor Sheary and Noah Laba wouldn’t return for the rest of the game.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

NHL Predictions: December 31st New York Rangers at Washington Capitals

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 trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Insider Sheds Light on Team’s Plans

It’s time for another edition of the NHL rumours. In this edition, the focus will be on the New York Rangers. The Blueshirts are still in the Stanley Cup Playoff hunt, despite a largely inconsistent season.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26

The Hard Truth About What a Rangers Panarin Trade Would Really Look Like

The idea of an Artemi Panarin trade will always spark debate in New York, but the reality of what such a move would look like is far more complicated — and far less lucrative — than fans might expect.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

The Rangers Have a Card They Haven’t Played — and It Could Pay Off Big

The idea of the New York Rangers trading Vincent Trocheck might sound far-fetched at first glance, but recent analysis suggests that if the team ever went down that road, the return could be significant — potentially even greater than what they’d get for Artemi Panarin.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23