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Igor Shesterkin Playing at Elite Level for NY Rangers

One of the reasons that the New York Rangers’ 2025-26 campaign went off the rails in the fashion it did was the absence of goalie Igor Shesterkin. When he was on the ice, the team was competitive, fighting for a playoff spot.

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NY Rangers Showing Massive Improvement Early in Games

There was not a lot that went right for the New York Rangers during the 2025-26 season, finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference. Looking to turn things around, a lot of moves were made to upgrade the roster.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 7

Rangers Report Card: Lots to like after the first 5 games

The New York Rangers can catch their breath for the next couple of days. They’ve more than earned some time off after rebounding from an opening-night 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins with four straight wins, matching their longest winning streak of the 2025-26 season.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 7

7 Weekly Thoughts: Changes to the Rangers system are subtle, but effective

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 7

Five Takeaways From First Five Games For NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have played five games so far this season, and the team has a 4-1 record and has gotten off to a much better start than they did last season. Coming into the 2026-27 campaign, the goal was to get off to a better start than last year, and that has certainly been accomplished.

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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.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 7

The Rangers hot start doesn’t feel like a fluke

The New York Rangers hot start to the season has brought some new found confidence and more importantly, some wins. There was plenty of uncertainty going into the new season and through the first five games, we are able to get a clearer picture of what the 2026-2027 New York Rangers look like.

Cole Beaudoin News / New York Rangers On SI / October 7

Cole Beaudoin Is Giving NY Rangers Another Reason to Believe Future is Bright

The New York Rangers were able to secure their fourth straight win on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders. In the win, it was a special moment

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 7

Rangers NCAA Prospects Notebook: Spence, MacBeath make season debuts

The college hockey season opened this past weekend for several New York Rangers prospects. Forward Malcom Spence and defenseman Ben MacBeath were the only two who began their respective NCAA seasons in non-conference games that count in the standings.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 7

Rangers Recap: Bjork and poutine

Perhaps the Rangers are for real? Last night’s 5-2 win over the New York Islanders was a clinic, with the Rangers smothering the Isles and forcing them to slow their game down.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 7

Rangers Daily: Blueshirts youngest in NHL; More Panthers injury concerns

With 20-year-old Cole Beaudoin being called up from the minors Tuesday, the New York Rangers officially became the youngest team in the NHL. That move,

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 7

Lack of High-End Talent Evident for NY Rangers in Top 100 List

The New York Rangers did a ton of work with their roster this offseason, greatly improving the overall depth and talent up and down the organizational pipeline.

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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.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Field Level Media / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere nets hat trick as Rangers down Islanders

Alexis Lafreniere finished off his third career hat trick by scoring twice into an empty net and added an assist as the host New York Rangers pulled away for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

Alexis Lafreniere, Oliver Bjorkstrand Lead NY Rangers Over NY Islanders

The New York Rangers came into their matchup on Tuesday night against the New York Islanders with a three-game winning streak and also with a perfect record so far at home this year.

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Eeli Tolvanen News / New York Rangers On SI / October 6

Eeli Tolvanen Has Been a Great Signing for NY Rangers So Far

The New York Rangers are getting set for their fifth game of the season on Tuesday night, as they will be hosting the New York Islanders. With the Rangers

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

What is driving the Rangers’ early-season success?

Expectations were not overly high for the New York Rangers entering this season, as general manager Chris Drury spent the offseason in what could be described as an active holding pattern.

Cole Beaudoin News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Rangers recall Cole Beaudoin; will make NHL debut Tuesday

The New York Rangers announced Tuesday that they have recalled forward prospect Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Beaudoin, 20, has collected five points (one goal, four assists) through his first two games of the season with Hartford.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Rangers Recall Cole Beaudoin, Reassign Matthew Robertson

The New York Rangers have recalled one of their best forward prospects for his NHL debut. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled center Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

Igor Shesterkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Rangers fans will love latest Igor Shesterkin comments after terrific start to sesason

It has been a solid start to the year for New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Not only is he 2-1-0 this season, but Shesterkin has also scored a goal, the first goalie goal in Rangers history.

Matthew Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Rangers Place Matthew Robertson On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Rangers have placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers. Vince Z. Mercogliano hinted that

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Week of Games

The New York Rangers played four games to open up their first week of the season, going 3-1-0. After a tough first game, the team won the next three and heads into their next game looking to make it four straight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / Yardbarker / October 1