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Rangers Impressing With Competitive Play Versus Top Teams

It’s encouraging to see how the New York Rangers have played over the last month or so, for the most part, even if the results are meaningless. To recap in brief, when playing mediocre or near-the-bottom-of-the-standings teams, the Rangers are dominating them.

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Why Rangers may need to rely on Drew Fortescue, Matthew Robertson in 2026-27

New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan is encouraged by what he sees out of rookie defenseman Drew Fortescue, despite it being a small sample size from the 20-year-old who’s played only seven NHL games.

Drew Fortescue News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 12

On the Rangers scratching Drew Fortescue

Before yesterday’s loss to the Dallas Stars, the Rangers made a surprising move, scratching Drew Fortescue. This came as a shock because Fortescue was playing well and the other options–Vincent Iorio or Urho Vaakanainen, of which the latter played–were nowhere near as good.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 12

Why Rangers captain sought ‘no-brainer’ fight with his Stars counterpart

J.T. Miller got a good view of Jamie Benn’s hard hit from behind on his New York Rangers teammate Vladislav Gavrikov late in the second period at American Airlines Center on Saturday and didn’t like what he saw.

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New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 12

Remember When: Rangers score 6 powerplay goals against Quebec

The 1993–94 New York Rangers were a team that, once they found their footing, felt almost unstoppable. After a shaky start to the season, they regrouped and went on to give fans plenty of unforgettable memories during their march toward the Stanley Cup.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

How Did These Former Rangers Perform on Their New Teams This Season?

The New York Rangers have had lots of roster turnover this past year and a half. Of the players who were on the ice for Game 6 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Final, only nine remain with the team today.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 11

Rangers waste solid goaltending, good defensive effort in 2-0 loss to Stars

The Dallas Stars’ combination of forward Jason Robertson and goaltender Jake Oettinger was too much for the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Robertson

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Rangers Should Be Encouraged by Play of Rookie Defensemen Robertson & Fortescue

Though the New York Rangers have struggled for most of this season, they have played better recently, and their young players have stepped up late in the season.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Rangers News & Rumors: Zibanejad, Miller, Loss to Sabres

The New York Rangers have had a disastrous 2025-26 campaign and will soon be shifting their focus to how they can be competitive again. They are expected to make some massive changes in the offseason, and while nobody knows for sure what their plans are, they will certainly look different next season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

NHL Predictions: New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres, April 8th

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey ! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games all season long.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Rangers’ Gabe Perreault won’t win the Calder, but his rookie season deserves love

The New York Rangers haven’t exactly been known for their high-end player development in recent years. Alexis Lafreniere hasn’t lived up to expectations since going first overall in 2020.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

6 Takeaways from Week 15 of the PWHL: New York, New York; expansion coming soon

It was a massive week for the PWHL, in more ways than one. From a record-breaking turnout in the World’s Most Famous Arena to teams earning berths in the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs, the attention on the league is reaching a peak as the regular season slowly winds down.

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 5

Eliminated Rangers rout Caps for 2nd straight win over playoff contender

Will Cuylle scored twice in a span of 2:40 during a five-goal second period on the way to his first career hat trick and the host New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from gaining ground in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-1 rout on Sunday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4

Gabe Perreault's hat trick gets Rangers past Red Wings

Rookie Gabe Perreault scored twice in the third period to deliver his first career hat trick as the New York Rangers shut down the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Rangers’ JT Miller reacts to winning prestigious team award

New York Rangers captain JT Miller was honored Thursday with a distinguished off-ice accolade, receiving the Rod Gilbert “Mr. Ranger” Award, the franchise announced.

Igor Shesterkin News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Igor Shesterkin Delivers Funny Message After Rangers-Devils Goalie Fight

The New York Rangers extended their ongoing winning streak to three games with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Mika Zibanejad News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Epic goalie fight had Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad grinning ear-to-ear

It has been a disappointing season for both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, as they are the bottom two teams in the Metropolitan Division. Regardless of the poor play on the ice, fans got treated to a show, as Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom engaged in a goalie fight.

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.

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 / 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.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Noah Laba And Urho Vaakanainen Out Week-To-Week

With the Rangers well out of playoff contention and playing out the stretch, this is the time of year when it would be good to get some of their younger players or depth pieces a bit more playing time to help evaluate things for next season. That won’t be happening for a pair of players, however. Newsday’s Denis P.

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.