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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 13

Rangers Daily: Blushirts were close to losing Garand; scary Wild deja vu

Whether you believe Dylan Garand is the answer in goal with Igor Shesterkin out for the season or not, we all should be in agreement that the New York Rangers are damn fortunate the 24-year-old wasn’t claimed off waivers when training camp ended.

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

Why NY Rangers Have a Budding Star in Gabe Perreault

The New York Rangers are getting set for a big game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home on Tuesday night and will be entering the matchup with a perfect record at home and a 5-2 record overall.

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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.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / New York Rangers On SI / October 12

NY Rangers Should Not Be Concerned About Slow Start for Pavel Dorofeyev

The New York Rangers have been able to rebound nicely from a bad 2025-26 campaign so far this season, and the moves made this summer have improved the team.

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.

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Alexis Lafreniere News / New York Rangers On SI / October 12

Alexis Lafreniere Starting To Reach Potential With NY Rangers

The New York Rangers are coming off an impressive win against the Vancouver Canucks in the first game without Igor Shesterkin. While the future for the rest of the team is uncertain, they do have some encouraging things to build upon. Through seven games, the Rangers have been able to get off to a strong start with a record of 5-2.

Igor Shesterkin News / Forever Blueshirts / October 12

3 realistic Rangers trade options after devastating Shesterkin injury update

The NHL rumor mill went into overdrive this past weekend when the New York Rangers announced that star goalie Igor Shesterkin is out for the season with a knee injury sustained Friday against the Washington Capitals.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 12

Rangers Recap: Depth always wins

Despite the whirlwind that was the prior 24 hours, we still expected the New York Rangers to blow out the lowly Vancouver Canucks. Luckily they did just that and kept most fans off the ledge.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 12

Rangers Daily: Appreciating Gavrikov; Bedard closer to Blackhawks return

You know who far too often gets overlooked with the New York Rangers? Vladislav Gavrikov, that’s who. And such was the case Sunday, when the Rangers overwhelmed the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at Madison Square Garden.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Will the Rangers Trade for Connor Hellebuyck? 'Quick' Fix Makes More Sense

With Igor Shesterkin out for the season, the internet has already found the Rangers a replacement. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says not so fast. On Sportsnet’s Saturday Headlines, Friedman addressed the wave of online speculation linking Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck to New York.

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.

New York Rangers 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

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

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

Will teams give Ovi retirement gifts?

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.