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Rangers Will Be Better off Winning Some Games to Finish the Season

Understandably, with the way the season has gone, many New York Rangers fans would rather lose as many games as possible – even in humiliating fashion if necessary – to improve the team’s lottery odds and draft a potentially special player.

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Must Rangers ‘follow through this summer’ and trade Vincent Trocheck?

It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that the New York Rangers will trade Vincent Trocheck during the summer, after holding on to the veteran center ahead the March 6 NHL deadline this season.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 3

Rangers Daily: Will Cuylle gets ‘inside’ to end goal drought; Detroit loses key defenseman

Almost lost in the feel-good vibes with the New York Rangers lately was Will Cuylle enduring his longest goal drought this season. The 24-year-old forward

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / April 3

Rangers odds for the #1 overall pick can (likely) only improve

With last night’s loss, the New York Rangers sit 29th in the NHL with 71 points. This puts them one point ahead of 30th place Calgary, though the Flames have a game in hand.

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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.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Cole Caufield News / Forever Blueshirts / April 2

Cole Caufield’s 2 goals too much for Rangers in 3-2 loss to Canadiens

The New York Rangers became the latest team victimized by Cole Caufield this season, in a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

J.T. Miller News / Forever Blueshirts / April 2

Rangers captain J.T. Miller ‘honored’ to win award named for franchise icon

J.T. Miller’s first full season back with the New York Rangers had its share of accolades, despite the disappointment of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

NHL Predictions: New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens, April 2

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.

J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

J.T. Miller’s Improved Play Is Encouraging for the Rangers for Next Season

The New York Rangers have had a frustrating season, as has their captain, J.T. Miller, who has dealt with slumps and injuries in his first full season back with New York.

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.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

3 early Rangers trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Rangers will likely finish the season in last place in the Eastern Conference. Mike Sullivan’s first year on Broadway has been nothing short of a disaster, and things have to change this offseason.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 1

Devils Fall 4-1 To Rangers

Coming off a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Devils met with the Rangers on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, falling to the Rangers 4-1. The Rangers have a three-game winning streak, following a rough six-game losing streak.

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Watch: Rangers' Igor Shesterkin, Devils' Jacob Markstrom throw punches during goalie fight

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils got together at Madison Square Garden for the final iteration of the Hudson River Rivalry this season, and goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom squared off for a goalie fight in front of a raucous crowd.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Rangers Have Good Young Bottom-Six Options, But No Young Top-End Talent

This season did not go as planned for the New York Rangers. A team that was hoping to fight for a playoff spot finds itself as the only team in the Eastern Conference eliminated from playoff contention at the time of this writing.

Adam Sykora News / Field Level Media / March 29

Adam Sykora helps Rangers knock off Panthers

Rookie Adam Sykora scored for the second straight game, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the host New York Rangers recorded a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Milestones abound for youngsters as Rangers wallop Blackhawks

Rookie Adam Sykora scored his first career goal in his home debut and the host New York Rangers halted a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night.

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.

Rangers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention

Former NHL player confident Connor McDavid will be a New York Ranger

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Can Rangers’ Alexis Lafrenière build upon his late season offensive burst?

Two years ago, Jonny Lazarus tweeted that Alexis Lafrenière would have a 100-point season in his NHL career. That hasn’t aged particularly well. Lafrenière had 45 points a year ago and hasn’t even broken the 60-point barrier.

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.

Mika Zibanejad News / Breakaway on SI / March 23

From Video Game Dreams to 1,000 Games for Rangers Star

When Mika Zibanejad looks around the Rangers dressing room after practice, he sees teammates who were still in elementary school when he made his NHL debut.

Drew Fortescue News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

Rangers Sign Defenseman to Entry Level Contract

The New York Rangers have signed Drew Fortescue to a three-year, entry-level contract; the defenseman is expected to join the Rangers' lineup this season, per beat reporter Mollie Walker.

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.