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NY Rangers' Offense Will Only Get Better When Key Player Heats Up

The New York Rangers are off to a strong start to the season through the first 11 games with a 7-3-1 record. What might be exciting to think about is that there could be another level to their game. Coming into the year, the Rangers were a team that was expecting to be better.

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Key to Garand’s success with Rangers: ‘really good head on his shoulders’

There are a slew of technical reasons why Dylan Garand is enjoying so much success with the New York Rangers. But it’s what’s between his ears that stands out most to longtime American Hockey League beat reporter Patrick Williams.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 21

New York Rangers need more powerplay shots from Adam Fox and JT Miller

The New York Rangers powerplay is currently about league average, sitting at a 20.6% conversion rate–7 for 34 on the season–and 18th in the NHL. Given the immense talent on the Rangers powerplay, which features Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Dorofeyev, Adam Fox, JT Miller, and Alexis Lafreniere, that’s a bit underwhelming.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

NY Rangers Are Major Part of Connor Hellebuyck Trade Saga

The New York Rangers' goaltender depth has been decimated this season by injuries. Joonas Korpisalo, who was the No. 2 goaltender coming into the regular season, landed on IR just days into the campaign.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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Malcolm Spence News / Forever Blueshirts / October 21

Rangers NCAA Prospects Report: Spence powers Michigan to No. 1 Ranking in Nation

It was a big weekend for New York Rangers prospects playing in the NCAA. A rematch of last season’s Frozen Four semifinal highlighted the schedule, while three Rangers prospects combined for five goals.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 21

New York Rangers offense needs a bit more consistency…and shots

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 21

NY Rangers Veteran Has Been on Fire at Madison Square Garden

The New York Rangers continued their dominance at Madison Square Garden, picking up a 5-2 victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. It was a great bounce-back performance for the team after a tough two-game road trip.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

NY Rangers' Performance at MSG Has Altered Their Outlook

The New York Rangers have completed 11 games now and with a 7-3-1 overall record, the team has to be very pleased with their performance. After finishing

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

NY Rangers Have Reportedly Scouted Two Goalies for Trade

The New York Rangers have been hit hard by injuries in the early going of the 2026-27 NHL regular season. It hasn’t derailed the team too much, getting

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

NY Rangers' Free Agent Signing Has Been Excellent Decision So Far

The New York Rangers were able to pick up their seventh win of the season on Monday night. It was an impressive all-around performance by New York, and

Dylan Garand News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

Why Dylan Garand Never Should’ve Been Doubted as the Next Goalie up for NY Rangers

Before the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, the New York Rangers placed goaltender Dylan Garand on waivers. A bunch of Rangers fans expressed disappointment online — many pointing out he very well could be claimed by a rival team.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Are the Rangers for real, even without Igor Shesterkin?

The New York Rangers looked like a really nice story to start the season, jumping out to a hot start after two consecutive years of utter disappointment.

Tye Kartye News / New York Rangers On SI / October 20

NY Rangers Moving Tye Kartye to Second Line Has Been Smart Move

The New York Rangers were back in action on Monday night and were able to put together a good performance in what ended up being a comfortable 5-2 win. Right from the start, the Rangers made it clear that they were going to be trying to secure their sixth win of the season at home and remain perfect.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Rangers thrash Ducks, reach 6-0-0 at home for first time in 36 years

Rookie Dylan Garand made 29 saves, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and the New York Rangers remained unbeaten at home with a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.

Dylan Garand News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Rangers’ Garand is making the most of his NHL opportunity

The New York Rangers have been dealt a rough hand to start the 2026-27 season, but a young netminder is trying to make chicken salad out of chicken…well, you know.

Luke Glendening News / Viral Sports News / October 19

New York Rangers Acquire 13-Year NHL Veteran on Monday

The New York Rangers have announced they have signed veteran center Luke Glendening into the organization on a professional tryout agreement, giving the 37-year-old an opportunity to compete for a spot amid injuries in their forward ranks.

Joe Veleno News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Rangers signing veteran journeyman to professional tryout after Joe Veleno injury

The New York Rangers’ center depth has been tested by Joe Veleno’s long-term injury earlier this month — but general manager Chris Drury is taking steps to address it.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Rangers seek power-play improvement as Ducks visit

The New York Rangers hope they can effectively convert their power-play chances, avoid a third straight loss and stay unbeaten at home Monday night when they play host to the Anaheim Ducks.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Rangers Should Expect a Strong Season for Dorofeyev Despite Slow Start

The New York Rangers made a big move this offseason, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights and signing him to a seven-season, $77 million contract.

New York Rangers News / Viral Sports News / October 15

New York Rangers Acquire New Goalie in Sudden Move

The New York Rangers’ goaltending situation has been tested early in the 2026-27 season, prompting the organization to add experienced depth at the American Hockey League level.

Alexis Lafreniere News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Alexis Lafreniere’s Breakout Is Contributing to the Rangers’ Impressive Start

The New York Rangers have been one of the more surprising teams in the NHL to start this season. After finishing last in the Eastern Conference a season ago, they have gotten off to a 6-2-0 start and are one point back of the Carolina Hurricanes for first in the Metropolitan Division and first in the entire league.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Can Dylan Garand become the Rangers’ savior?

The New York Rangers were dealt one of the biggest blows possible last week, losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the rest of the season. As if that weren’t enough, Joonas Korpisalo – the team’s veteran backup – was also ruled out for 3-4 weeks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Alexis Lafreniere may be having breakout at perfect time for Rangers

When the New York Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and landed forward Alexis Lafreniere, the expectation, as it is with any No. 1 overall pick, was that he would become a franchise cornerstone and star-level player.

Alex Tuch scores twice as Capitals bounce back to defeat Canadiens

Alex DeBrincat signing comes as a surprise amid Red Wings chaos

Red Wings interim GM says there's 'zero interest' in trading Simon Edvinsson

Location continues to be the sticking point for a Dylan Larkin trade

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Rangers Recall Justin Dowling; Reassign Cole Beaudoin

The New York Rangers are swapping centers for their fourth line. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled Justin Dowling from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 10

Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

The New York Rangers knew there was a chance the injury to starting goalie Igor Shesterkin was going to be serious.

Jonathan Quick could come out of retirement to help Rangers

Chris Tanev leaves game against Avalanche with upper-body injury

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin to miss four months after back surgery

Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely after vascular aneurysm

Former NHLer Bobby Gould dies at 69

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

Panthers avoid worst-case scenario with injured Brad Marchand

Senators forward William Eklund out indefinitely with ankle injury

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Will teams give Ovi retirement gifts?