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Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin battles Jacob Markstrom in wild goalie fight

There is nothing quite like a hockey goalie fight, and New York Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin and his counterpart on Tuesday night, Jacob Markstrom of the New Jersey Devils, gave what the people wanted.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Watch: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin, Devils' Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils got together at Madison Square Garden for the final iteration of the Hudson River Rivalry this season, and goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom squared off for a goalie fight in front of a raucous crowd.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Igor Shesterkin News / Field Level Media / March 31

Igor Shesterkin, Rangers avoid season sweep vs. rival Devils

Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and Conor Sheary and J.T. Miller each scored a goal in the first period, fueling the host New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.

Mika Zibanejad News / Forever Blueshirts / March 31

Mika Zibanejad of Rangers wins Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award for 3rd time

Mika Zibanejad is the 2025-26 recipient of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, presented annually to the New York Rangers player who “goes above and beyond the call of duty.” The award is named after Steven McDonald, a New York City Police Detective, who was also a lifelong Rangers fan.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

3 reasons why Rangers missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Mike Sullivan’s first season behind the bench. They got off to a brutal start, never turned it around, and will likely finish the season in the basement of the Eastern Conference.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Rangers Have Good Young Bottom-Six Options, But No Young Top-End Talent

This season did not go as planned for the New York Rangers. A team that was hoping to fight for a playoff spot finds itself as the only team in the Eastern Conference eliminated from playoff contention at the time of this writing.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 31

Rangers vs. Devils: Lineups, storylines seeking 3rd straight win

The New York Rangers will try for their third straight win and seek to avoid being swept by one of their local rivals when they host the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Jacob Battaglia News / Forever Blueshirts / March 31

Rangers prospect Jacob Battaglia breaks out, named OHL Player of Week

An explosive start to the Ontario Hockey League playoffs earned OHL Player of the Week honors for New York Rangers prospect Jacob Battaglia. The Flint Firebirds forward totaled nine points in the first two games of their first-round series against the Owen Sound Attack last week.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / March 31

Projected Rangers center depth in 2026-2027 may be stronger than it appears

It took 74 games for the Rangers to get it right. On a team that started with Mika Zibanejad, JT Miller, and Vincent Trocheck as their top three centers, only two were used as centers.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 31

Rangers Daily: Balancing excitement & reality check; Toronto fires GM

Stick taps to Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic for a level-headed take on where the New York Rangers stand, even with the surprising and exciting play by several youngsters lately.

Adam Sykora News / Field Level Media / March 29

Adam Sykora helps Rangers knock off Panthers

Rookie Adam Sykora scored for the second straight game, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the host New York Rangers recorded a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Milestones abound for youngsters as Rangers wallop Blackhawks

Rookie Adam Sykora scored his first career goal in his home debut and the host New York Rangers halted a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

Drew Fortescue to Make Rangers Debut Against Blackhawks

Drew Fortescue will be taking his rookie lap for the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden ahead of play against the Chicago Blackhawks. The rookie will see his NHL debut on March 27.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers

It’s been a nightmarish season for the New York Rangers, who became the second team in the NHL to be mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-3 loss in Toronto on Tuesday night.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Can Rangers’ Alexis Lafrenière build upon his late season offensive burst?

Two years ago, Jonny Lazarus tweeted that Alexis Lafrenière would have a 100-point season in his NHL career. That hasn’t aged particularly well. Lafrenière had 45 points a year ago and hasn’t even broken the 60-point barrier.

Dylan Garand News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Rangers Should Give Dylan Garand Half the Starts Down the Stretch

It’s been a long time coming for the New York Rangers’ top goaltending prospect, Dylan Garand, to get a shot at the NHL. Sunday’s welcome to the big leagues performance against the Winnipeg Jets, where he stopped 35 of 38 shots, reinforces that he should at least stick around at the NHL level a little bit longer.

Mika Zibanejad News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Rangers’ Zibanejad Has Changed His Narrative With Bounce-Back Season

In a season filled with disappointment for the New York Rangers, one of the bright spots has been Mika Zibanejad‘s play. After two-straight seasons in which his play looked to be on the decline, he has shown this season that he still has plenty of game left in him.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Rangers Recall Adam Sykora, Reassign Connor Mackey

The Rangers announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled left wing prospect Adam Sykora from AHL Hartford. They sent defender Connor Mackey back down to Hartford in the corresponding move.

J.T. Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Watch: JT Miller goes down in pain after taking a cheap shot to his sensitive area

It was a night of pain on Monday for the New York Rangers, and JT Miller can attest to that. As the Rangers trailed the Ottawa Senators, 2-0, barely four minutes into the third period at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Miller took a shot at the part where no man wants to get hit.

Mika Zibanejad News / Breakaway on SI / March 23

From Video Game Dreams to 1,000 Games for Rangers Star

When Mika Zibanejad looks around the Rangers dressing room after practice, he sees teammates who were still in elementary school when he made his NHL debut.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Mike Sullivan pinpoints ‘major issue’ costing Rangers in disaster season

The New York Rangers are not having the season they wanted, and it’s hard to see them climbing out of the hole they’re currently in. Sitting at 28-33-9 and last place in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers will have to do a lot to get into the playoff race, and they’ll have to get help from the other teams above them.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

Rangers Sign Defenseman to Entry Level Contract

The New York Rangers have signed Drew Fortescue to a three-year, entry-level contract; the defenseman is expected to join the Rangers' lineup this season, per beat reporter Mollie Walker.

Dylan Garand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

New York Rangers Recall Dylan Garand

According to a team announcement, the New York Rangers have recalled netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction will bring the Rangers’ roster to 25 players.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Rangers Expect Bigger Return After Holding Off on Deadline Trade

The New York Rangers could have traded Vincent Trocheck at the NHL trade deadline, but they opted not to. With offers not reaching their ask (a reportedly high one), they opted to hang onto the forward when most thought it was a given he would be dealt.

Louka Henault News / Inside The Rink / March 19

ECHL: Louka Henault Traded To Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have acquired defenseman Louka Henault from the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations. Henault, 25, will join his third team this season after putting up one assist in 14 games with the Jacksonville Icemen and Fort Wayne Komets.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10