With how poorly the last two seasons have gone for the New York Rangers, one veteran player who has been a leader in the locker room has been Jonathan Quick.
Looking to end the home portion of their schedule on a high note, the New York Rangers play their final game at Madison Square Garden this season when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.
As the New York Rangers pile up points down the stretch of this lost season, and the kids earn deserved kudos for helping bring energy back into the lineup — and into Madison Square Garden — let’s not overlook two very important veterans whose collective value is unequaled by anyone else wearing the Blueshirt.
Matthew Robertson is the Rangers 2026 Masterton Trophy nominee, a nice end to his surprising season. Robertson had been an afterthought by many, including myself, heading into the season opener.
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
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Back in September, when the New York Rangers named J.T. Miller the 29th captain in franchise history ahead of their Centennial campaign in the NHL, no one would’ve predicted just how sideways the 2025-26 season would go — individually for the player nor collectively for the team.
Second-year pro Bryce McConnell-Barker is stepping up for the Hartford Wolf Pack, amid a depleted forward group down the stretch of the American Hockey League season.
The New York Rangers haven’t exactly been known for their high-end player development in recent years. Alexis Lafreniere hasn’t lived up to expectations since going first overall in 2020.
This has been a frustrating and disappointing season for the New York Rangers, but they have played well recently, and have gotten a spark from their young forwards who have gotten consistent ice time.
At one point this season, the New York Rangers had 13 prospects playing in North America, which is a pretty considerable amount. But an even better number is eight, representing how many of those prospects are still active in their respective postseasons, gaining valuable playoff experience.
It was a massive week for the PWHL, in more ways than one. From a record-breaking turnout in the World’s Most Famous Arena to teams earning berths in the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs, the attention on the league is reaching a peak as the regular season slowly winds down.
The New York Rangers have already been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that’s not stopping the team from playing some great hockey of late.
Will Cuylle scored twice in a span of 2:40 during a five-goal second period on the way to his first career hat trick and the host New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from gaining ground in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-1 rout on Sunday night.
Rookie Gabe Perreault scored twice in the third period to deliver his first career hat trick as the New York Rangers shut down the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.
With the way the season has gone for the New York Rangers, they have turned to playing their youth throughout the lineup. While it has been exciting to watch these younger players get a chance, one who hasn’t really had a chance this season is Matt Rempe.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Drew Fortescue will be taking his rookie lap for the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden ahead of play against the Chicago Blackhawks. The rookie will see his NHL debut on March 27.
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.
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.
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.
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.