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Rangers Face Long Road Back to Playoff Contention After Opening Night Loss

Highlights The New York Rangers were shut out by the Pittsburgh Penguins in Tuesday’s season opener. The Blueshirts need time to adapt to head coach Mike Sullivan’s system and style of play. The Rangers travel to Buffalo to face the Sabres on Thursday.

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Why you should watch the Rangers in 2025-2026, despite mediocre expectations

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season is going to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. They aren’t a sexy preseason pick for the Stanley Cup, but they aren’t projected to be a bottom of the barrel team either.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

3 Takeaways From the Rangers’ Season Opening Loss to the Penguins

The New York Rangers opened their season with a 3–0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Rangers started slow and never found a groove. The lone bright spot was Igor Shesterkin, who stopped 27 of 28 shots.

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 8

Rangers Daily: ‘Just 1 game;’ Kyle Connor lands richest deal in Jets history

There was a common theme with the New York Rangers following their 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on opening night Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 8

Rangers Recap: Not what was drawn up

That might have been the worst home opener in recent memory. It felt like an extension of preseason despite being the first game with a full NHL lineup.

Mike Sullivan News / ESPN / October 8

Sullivan's debut as Rangers coach spoiled by Pens

Mike Sullivan, a former New York assistant hired to be the next Rangers head coach in the offseason, made his debut on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, but his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, stole the show and skated off with a 3-0 victory.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / October 8

Key Takeaways after Rangers shut out 3-0 by Penguins on opening night

On second thought, maybe the New York Rangers could’ve benefitted from another week or so of training camp. At least that’s how it looked, when the Rangers opened their centennial season Tuesday with a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Young Star Takes Rookie Lap in Rangers Opening Night Loss

Taking a rookie lap is already pretty special, but doing it at the World's Most Famous Arena while in a special jersey and on the same day as opening night is even better.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

New York Rangers Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster

The New York Rangers’ 2025-26 opening night roster is officially set. Yesterday, the organization announced the 23 players they’ll start the season with.

New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Rangers Set Power Play Units for Opening Night

Ahead of opening night, the New York Rangers have set their power play units. The Rangers are one of six teams — the Chicago Blackhawks, reigning Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, and the Los Angeles Kings) who see action on the NHL's opening night.

New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Rangers’ Mike Sullivan teases Braden Schneider experiment ahead of Penguins opener

The New York Rangers open their season on Tuesday night. Head coach Mike Sullivan will lead his Rangers against his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Adam Erne News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Stars sign veteran winger to two-way deal

The Stars have signed winger Adam Erne to a two-way deal for 2025-26, according to a team announcement. Erne attended Dallas’ training camp on a professional tryout.

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New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Rangers HC Faces Emotional First Test

The New York Rangers open their regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins. For Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, the season opener is more than just an opportunity to start off on the right foot.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 6

Rangers begin long trip back to playoffs against Penguins

About a year ago, the New York Rangers returned mostly the same cast who guided them to the Presidents' Trophy in 2023-24 and within two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Rangers’ Mike Sullivan gets brutally honest on facing Penguins in NY debut

Mike Sullivan bid farewell to the Pittsburgh Penguins in April 2025 as the franchise’s all-time leader in regular-season wins and Stanley Cup Playoffs.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / October 5

Rangers could complement J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad with different forward profile

This experiment could work for different reasons.

NHL insider shares promising news on Conor Sheary's future with Rangers

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 4

Penguins set to open 2025-26 season with emotional game

Tuesday will be the beginning of some new journeys.

Penguins to waive defenseman

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews endorses choice to replace Mitch Marner

Predators place two players on IR

Jets sign young forward Nikita Chibrikov to two-year extension

Jets' standout forward potentially out with long-term injury

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / October 3

New York Rangers Assign Two to Hartford Wolf Pack

The New York Rangers assigned two players to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The two assigned are forward Gabe Perreault and defenseman Scott Morrow.

Yanic Perreault News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Rangers send Gabe Perreault to AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack

The New York Rangers have sent top prospect Gabe Perreault to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack to kick off the 2025-26 campaign. Perreault is coming off an electric two-year NCAA career with Boston College.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Rangers reassign two top prospects

As Monday’s opening night roster deadline nears, there are set to be some quite newsworthy demotions in the coming days. The Rangers made one this morning, assigning their top two prospects – defenseman Scott Morrow and winger Gabriel Perreault – to AHL Hartford, according to a team announcement.

J.T. Miller News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

J.T. Miller should hold the Rangers accountable this season

The New York Rangers go into the 2025-26 NHL regular season with a new leader, naming J.T. Miller the 29th captain in franchise history last month. The forward joined the Rangers after a trade from the Vancouver Canucks last season, proceeding to score 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points in 32 games with the blueshirts.

New York Rangers News / Inside The Rink / September 30

New York Rangers Assign 11 to Hartford Wolf Pack; Two Placed on Waivers

The Hartford Wolf Pack training camp roster continues to come together as the New York Rangers sent 11 to Hartford today. They sent seven forwards, two defenseman, and two goalies.

Artemi Panarin News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

NHL Rumours: Latest in Artemi Panarin Talks with New York Rangers

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re almost to October and the start of the regular season. However, general managers are already looking ahead to the next campaign.

J.T. Miller News / NHL Trade Talk / September 29

Rangers Captain J.T. Miller Avoids Serious Injury Scare

The New York Rangers received a welcome dose of good news after a brief injury scare involving captain J.T. Miller. According to Vince Mercogliano, “Sounds like the New York Rangers avoided anything serious with JT Miller.” “There’s even hope he may practice tomorrow,” he adds.