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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.

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Rangers Recap: Test completed

After the win over Vancouver, we wrote that last night’s game against Tampa was going to be a big litmus test to determine where the Rangers are. Tampa hadn’t lost since their loss to the Rangers two weeks ago while the Rangers lost Igor Shesterkin for the season.

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Alex Debrincat News / Forever Blueshirts / October 14

Rangers Daily: Blueshirts ‘establish identity;’ DeBrincat big Red Wings payday

Yes, it’s only been eight games and more than 90 percent of the schedule remains to be played over the next six months. But it’s fair to say these New York Rangers look like the real thing, a serious playoff contender, even without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who’s out the rest of the season — as you may have heard — with a knee injury.

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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 / New York Rangers On SI / October 14

Improved Prospect Pool Will Help Result in Sustained Success for NY Rangers

The New York Rangers have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign, and the future is looking bright once again for the franchise. A major reason why is the moves that they made this offseason. Coming into the summer, the direction of the team was a bit uncertain.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 13

Rangers acing another test tops key takeaways from 4-1 win over Lightning

These aren’t exactly final exams — those will come later in the season and, hopefully, during the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but the New York Rangers aced yet another test Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, when they out-classed the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.

Alexis Lafreniere News / Field Level Media / October 13

Alexis Lafreniere scores twice, Rangers beat Lightning to stay unbeaten at home

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in the first period to continue his hot start as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

NY Rangers Keep up Domination Over Lightning in Win

The New York Rangers came into Tuesday night at home to remain perfect at home and get a big win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the Dylan Garand era as a starter continuing. In the first period, it didn’t take long for the Rangers to strike.

Callum Tung News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

NY Rangers Future Goaltender Callum Tung Continuing Development

Goaltender Callum Tung of the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack, an affiliate of the New York Rangers, recently recorded his first AHL shutout.

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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.

Dylan Garand News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

NY Rangers' Dylan Garand Faces First Major Test Against Lightning

The New York Rangers are getting set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time already at home. With a 5-2 record through seven games, the Rangers

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Forever Blueshirts / October 13

Why Rangers coach believes ‘uncertainty’ is at heart of Dorofeyev slow start

Pavel Dorofeyev has one goal in his first seven games with the New York Rangers. Though that’s not yet alarming considering the ebbs and flows of an 84-game regular season, it’s worthy of mention because of Dorofeyev’s pedigree as a goal-scorer in the NHL — and what it cost the Rangers to acquire and secure him this past offseason.

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Scott Morrow News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 13

When will Scott Morrow play?

As Matt Rempe draws back into the lineup tonight against Tampa, the only player on the roster that hasn’t played a game yet, not including Spencer Martin, is Scott Morrow.

Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

Alexis Lafreniere Earns Recognition Producing for NY Rangers

Entering the 2026-27 NHL regular season, expectations were rising for forward Alexis Lafreniere. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, he hasn’t quite lived up to the lofty standards that come with being selected in that spot.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Should the Rangers trade for Connor Hellebuyck?

The New York Rangers got dealt a devastating blow with the news that all-world goalie Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the regular season with an injury he suffered last week.

Andre Mondoux News / Forever Blueshirts / October 13

Rangers CHL, USHL prospects notebook: Andre Mondoux career-best output

It was another productive week for New York Rangers prospects across the CHL and USHL, highlighted by a breakout offensive performance from Kingston defenseman Andre Mondoux.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 13

NY Rangers Shaking up Forwards Group Against Lightning

The New York Rangers are set to face off with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time already in the 2026-27 season. In the first matchup, the Rangers dominated their Eastern Conference foe, winning 5-1 in their home opener at Madison Square Garden.

Dylan Larkin News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 13

Dylan Larkin is now a possibility for the Rangers

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Rangers eager to keep their home spotless as they welcome Lightning

The New York Rangers are rolling on home ice, but their biggest test of the young season awaits. New York puts its season-opening four-game home winning streak on the line Tuesday night when it hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are seeking their fifth straight win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Rangers rout Canucks and remain undefeated at home in October

Tye Kartye and Will Cuylle scored twice as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice by pulling away for a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Rangers’ goalie injuries create a potential Jarry opening

The New York Rangers have a goaltending problem, but that does not mean they need to make the biggest trade available. Igor Shesterkin is out for the season, while Joonas Korpisalo is expected to miss the next four weeks.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Rangers Place Igor Shesterkin On LTIR, Recall Spencer Martin

The New York Rangers will dip into long-term injured reserve after it was revealed that starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Jonathan Quick News / Daily Faceoff / October 10

Report: Jonathan Quick coming out of retirement ‘a possibility’ to help Rangers goaltending

In a weird turn of events, the Blueshirts on Broadway might get a surprise act. According to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, former NHL goaltender Jonathan Quick could return from retirement to help the New York Rangers, who are dealing with a mess of injuries between the pipes.

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

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Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely after vascular aneurysm

Former NHLer Bobby Gould dies at 69

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Rangers dealt worst-case-scenario update on Igor Shesterkin

Rangers dealt worst-case-scenario injury update on goaltender Igor Shesterkin

Shesterkin’s injury is a massive blow to a Rangers squad that had gotten off to a solid start to the season.

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

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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?

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.