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Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler began skating on his own ahead of practice Friday after sustaining a lower-body on Februay 15, according to Dan Rosen. Wheeler was injured after being hit by Jayden Struble in first period of a 7-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Rangers Have Decisive Edge Over the Capitals in Playoff Matchup

The New York Rangers will face off against the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This will be the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs since the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when the Blueshirts overcame a 3-1 series deficit to win Game 7 in overtime at Madison Square Garden.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / 1 hour ago

Rangers unanimous choice over Capitals in 1st-round staff predictions

When the puck drops on their first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, there’s no question the New York Rangers will be major favorites to defeat and eliminate the Washington Capitals.

Artemi Panarin News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

Expectations are running high for Rangers star Artemi Panarin ahead of 2024 NHL Playoffs

New York Rangers star left winger Artemi Panarin has massive expectations on his shoulders with the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs kicking off on Sunday.

Igor Shesterkin News / Forever Blueshirts / 2 hours ago

Steve Valiquette on how ‘fed up’ Igor Shesterkin turned his Rangers season around

Looking back to January, the sky was falling for the New York Rangers and their goaltender Igor Shesterkin. In that month, Shesterkin sported one of the worst goals against averages and save percentages among all goalies with at least eight starts.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Rangers’ Lafreniere Can Channel Inner Kovalev This Postseason

Alexis Lafreniere punctuated a breakout regular season with a goal in the New York Rangers‘ 82nd game of 2023-24, a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on April 15 that wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy in this campaign in which the club set franchise marks with 55 wins and 114 points.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / 2 hours ago

Full Rangers/Caps Round 1 schedule

The full Rangers/Caps round 1 schedule has been released, with the Rangers and Caps kicking things off on Sunday afternoon. […]

New York Rangers News / Action Network / 2 hours ago

NHL Presidents’ Trophy: Curse or noise for New York Rangers?

Is the Presidents' Trophy Curse real, and do the New York Rangers have reason to worry? Action Network's Evan Abrams digs in.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Which Artemi Panarin will the New York Rangers get in Round 1?

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / 1 hour ago

Artemi Panarin hits the mark! Looking back at bold Rangers’ predictions

Every year, experts and prognosticators make predictions. Way back in October, I made one bold prediction for each player on the New York Rangers to start the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / 16 hours ago

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series preview and pick

New York Rangers: 1st in Metropolitan Division, 114 points Washington Capitals: 2nd Eastern Conference Wild Card, 92 points Game 1: Sunday, April 21, 3:00 p.m.

Artemi Panarin News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Which Artemi Panarin will the New York Rangers get in Round 1?

The New York Rangers’ 2023-24 regular season was one for the ages, with the club winning the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. With career years from Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafreniere, and fantastic goaltending from both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, the Blueshirts looked impressive throughout the season.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / 20 hours ago

April 18 Hockey Birthdays: Zibanejad, Hartnell & Kamensky

Today, we honor the 18 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 18, including a 40-goal scorer, two Stanley Cup champions, and a player who spent over 1,800 minutes in the penalty box.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Rangers’ Laviolette Was Wise to Split Up Defensemen Miller & Trouba

Since K’Andre Miller’s rookie season in 2020-21, he has played alongside New York Rangers’ captain Jacob Trouba as a top-four defenseman. For the most

New York Rangers News / NHL Rumors / April 17

New York Rangers Secured the Presidents’ Trophy Enter Playoffs as Underdogs

The New York Rangers have emphatically secured the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the NHL team with the best regular-season record. This achievement marks a high point after the Rangers’ disappointing playoff exit to the New Jersey Devils last year.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Will the Presidents’ Trophy curse strike the New York Rangers?

In hockey, the best team in the regular season does not necessarily mean that team will be the one lifting the Stanley Cup. On Monday night, the New York

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

The 2023-24 New York Rangers Have Clinched the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy

For the first time in nine seasons, the New York Rangers have clinched the somewhat infamous Presidents’ Trophy. The last time the Blueshirts won it was back during the 2014-15 season when they fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Rangers Clinch Best in Everything With Shutout Win Over the Senators

Going into Monday night’s (April 15) game against the Ottawa Senators, the New York Rangers had a singular focus – win baby. That is exactly what they did and they did it convincingly.

New York Rangers News / Viral Sports News / April 16

New York Rangers Clinch Presidents’ Trophy, Set Sights On Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers have asserted their dominance in the NHL by finishing the regular season with the league’s top record, clinching the prestigious Presidents’ Trophy after a decisive 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Rangers blank Senators to clinch Presidents' Trophy

Artemi Panarin scored in the third period and added an assist, Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves and the New York Rangers clinched the Metropolitan Division title and Presidents' Trophy with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 14

Rangers out to clinch Metropolitan title vs. improving Sens

The New York Rangers were about four minutes away from another misstep on Saturday and losing control of their destiny in the Eastern Conference postseason race while possibly losing the top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the first time in over five months.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

Islanders-Rangers matinee a potential playoff preview

Predicting Three Unlikely Postseason Heroes For The New York Rangers

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Predicting Three Unlikely Postseason Heroes For The New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have relied heavily on their top six forwards, now it is time for unlikely postseason heroes to emerge. After falling to the struggling Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Thursday, New York now has their back temporarily against the wall.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Team USA fills out management group for 4 Nations, 2026 Olympics

USA Hockey has announced the remainder of the management group that will complement Wild GM Bill Guerin for next season’s 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Bruins' Don Sweeney, Stars' Jim Nill to manage Team Canada At 4 Nations

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Rangers center medically cleared, playoff return possible

Rangers center Filip Chytil is skating with the Rangers at Friday morning’s practice in a non-contact jersey.

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 4

Watch: 10 players involved, eight ejected in Devils-Rangers line brawl

Fans in attendance at Madison Square Garden knew once New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe and New Jersey Devils forward Kurtis MacDermid were in the starting lineup, the gloves were going to drop right from the jump.

Artemi Panarin's 45th goal puts him in this exclusive company

Sidney Crosby tying this Wayne Gretzky record boosts case as all-time great

Nikita Kucherov breaks his own record

Golden Knights are on a heater at the absolute right time

Coyotes don't have green light to make contract offers for next season