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Capitals prevail after Rangers lose G Igor Shesterkin to injury

Boone Jenner scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the host Washington Capitals won 3-1 on Friday, cooling off the New York Rangers, who lost star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a lower-body injury.

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Rangers lose Shesterkin to brutal injury

The New York Rangers are down to Dylan Garand as their starter and an unnamed goalie as their backup. In tonight’s game against Washington, the Blueshirts lost Shesterkin to a brutal injury as Shesterkin slid with a fully extended right leg into the goal post.

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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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Igor Shesterkin News / Field Level Media / October 9

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin (lower body) won't return vs. Caps

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited in the second period against the host Washington Capitals with a lower-body injury Friday night and will not return.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with lower-body injury

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin needed help off the ice after he suffered an injury during Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin, 30, appeared to fall awkwardly in the crease during a scramble midway through the second period.

Igor Shesterkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin Leaves Game Hobbling, Injury Status Unclear

More injury news in the NHL: goaltender Igor Shesterkin needed help to leave the ice after an apparent injury, and the New York Rangers will be watching for an update.

J.T. Miller News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers Captain Filling Role With Mentorship of Younger Players

A true NHL captain does his duty in preparing his team's next generation of stars, and for captain J.T. Miller of the New York Rangers, he's doing his part.

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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.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers Have Disappointing Joe Veleno, Joonas Korpisalo Updates

The New York Rangers have been forced to make a few changes to their lineup already this season, with two players from their Opening Night roster suffering injuries.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 9

Fun New York Rangers moments from years past, part 3

As time passes, both throughout the regular season and as years themselves pass, there are many fun New York Rangers moments that simply fall through the cracks.

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Alexis Lafreniere News / Forever Blueshirts / October 9

Why Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere might still approach stardom

The book is supposedly out on New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere as he enters his seventh NHL season. The story reads like this: Lafreniere, the No.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers Announce Starting Goalie Against Capitals

The New York Rangers have been one of the best teams in the NHL in the early going and are putting their four-game winning streak on the line against the Washington Capitals on the road in the nation’s capital.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers Look To Keep up Historic Start Against Capitals

The New York Rangers are off to one of the most dominant starts in franchise history despite an ugly season-opening loss to the Boston Bruins. In their first game of the season on the road, the Rangers lost 3-0, a disappointing outcome after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference last year.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 9

The Rangers first 5 games have been a complete shift in vibes

Through the New York Rangers first 5 games this season, they are a surprising 4-1 and are turning heads. It seems the changes since last year’s debacle have taken hold and have completely changed the vibes of the last two seasons.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Rangers’ Dorofeyev relishes pressure of living up to big new contract

Pavel Dorofeyev experienced one of the lowest lows an NHL player can reach. Then, at least in theory, things got worse. It was late June, and he was feeling the fresh sting of losing in the Stanley Cup Final, his Vegas Golden Knights winning 14 of the 16 games required to lift the chalice but falling to the Carolina Hurricanes.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers' First Line Has Produced Well in Key Metrics

The New York Rangers are off to a great start to the season with a 4-1 record and riding a four-game winning streak. A major reason for the success has

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

Rangers aim to keep good times rolling vs. Capitals

After missing the playoffs each of the past two seasons, the New York Rangers are rolling to start 2026-27. The Rangers eye a fifth consecutive victory Friday night, when they visit all-time goals leader Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Rangers’ Defensemen off to a Great Start

The New York Rangers acquired defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson in separate trades this offseason. They also drafted rookie blueliner Alberts Smits fifth overall, and the three additions have helped the team get off to a strong start as they have won four consecutive games after losing their season opener.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.