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Igor Shesterkin Cementing Top Spot in Goalie Rankings

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the New York Rangers heading into the 2026-27 NHL regular season after some moves the team made this offseason. The talent level on the roster has seen a major increase, with Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Joe Veleno and Eeli Tolvanen bolstering the forward group.

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Overcoming tired legs among key Rangers takeaways in 2-0 win over Red Wings

It was pretty clear for large swaths of the game Friday at Little Caesars Arena which team was playing its third game in four nights and which one was in its season opener.

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.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

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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.

Dylan Garand News / New York Rangers On SI / October 2

NY Rangers Turning to Dylan Garand To Start Against Red Wings

The New York Rangers picked up an impressive victory in their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 5-1 on Thursday night. It was a relief to see the team get off to such a strong start at Madison Square Garden after the disastrous beginning they endured during the 2025-26 season.

Malcolm Spence News / Forever Blueshirts / October 2

Rangers prospects tiers for NCAA players, including Malcolm Spence

Seven New York Rangers prospects will play in the NCAA this season, and the group breaks cleanly in three separate tiers of what expectations are for each player.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 2

NY Rangers Bringing Physical Style of Play Into Red Wings Matchup

The New York Rangers were able to exorcise some demons in their home opener at Madison Square Garden, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in dominant fashion, 5-1.

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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 2

On the Rangers final roster, Dylan Garand, and Braden Schneider

On Wednesday night, I recorded Episode 33 of Blue Seats After Dark as a free preview for all. I talked the Rangers final roster and their potential, the Dylan Garand mess (before the Joonas Korpisalo injury), and Braden Schneider’s situation with the Rangers.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 2

NY Rangers Veteran Duo Moving up Franchise Record Books

The New York Rangers knew that they could not afford to get off to the kind of start at Madison Square Garden during the 2026-27 campaign as they did last season.

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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.

Igor Shesterkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Igor Shesterkin’s amazing response after scoring 1st goalie goal in Rangers history

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made history on Thursday night, scoring the first goal by a netminder in franchise history during a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 2

Rangers Recap: Short memories and Rangers history

What a dichotomy of emotions the last 48 hours. From the slop of opening night in Boston, to pure euphoria and good vibes from the home opener as the Rangers beat the Lightning 5-1.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 2

Rangers Daily: ‘Solid team effort’ at rocking MSG; Barkov injury scare

That must’ve been a pretty fun plane ride the New York Rangers took to Detroit after exiting Madison Square Garden with a thoroughly convincing 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their home opener Thursday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 2

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

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

Kraken, Flyers pull off player-for-player trade early in season

Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension

Oilers' Zach Hyman out for two weeks with undisclosed injury

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

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

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