The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however.
The New York Islanders have yet to record a win through their first two games. But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
When the New York Islanders moved way up at the NHL Draft lottery to obtain the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, they knew they would have an opportunity to add a game-breaking defenseman to their lineup.
After sitting out the previous two seasons and looking like his NHL career was over, three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews made his return on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers started the 2025-26 season poorly, as the opening night at Madison Square Garden ended with a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.