Rangers require additional plays from the outdoor lights version of Alexis Lafrenière
The Rangers maintained an unblemished outdoor record, thanks in large part to their standout players. Mika Zibanejad recorded his first-ever hat trick in a Winter Classic, breaking a record with five points overall. Meanwhile, Artemi Panarin, with two goals and an assist, heightened his tally of outdoor games to seven, matching the NHL record for […]
Alexis Lafreniere provides what the Rangers have long anticipated
Lafreniere Shines Despite Rangers’ OT Loss This was the kind of spirited show that Rangers supporters and coach Mike Sullivan were eager to witness from Alexis Lafreniere, even if it didn’t translate into a win. The former first overall pick notched a goal and an assist during Sunday’s 3-2 overtime defeat to the Golden Knights, […]
Vincent Trocheck’s return to the Rangers helps Alexis Lafreniere.
Rangers Achieve Season’s First Home Win Against Predators The Rangers secured their first home victory of the season on Monday night, defeating the Predators with a score of 6-3—a crucial moment for the team. Vincent Trocheck made his return from the injured reserve list after missing 14 games due to an upper-body injury. Coach Mike […]
Rangers require Alexis Lafreniere to improve beyond being just a ‘mixed bag’
Rangers Seek Consistency, Lafreniere Central to Strategy In Edmonton, Alberta, the Rangers are on the hunt for more consistency in their performance, and one key player they need more from is Alexis Lafreniere. Lafreniere, now in his sixth season after being the first overall pick by the Rangers in 2020, has left fans wanting more. […]
Alexis Lafreniere and Will Cuylle have had a slow start with the Rangers.
Rangers’ Young Stars Struggling to Find Scoring Touch So far this season, Alexis Lafrenière and Will Cuill each have only one goal in their first eight games. That’s not quite what was anticipated, especially considering they netted a combined 37 goals just last year. This lack of scoring has contributed to the Rangers’ offensive inconsistencies […]
Alexis Lafreniere played a key role in establishing the atmosphere for the Rangers’ first victory.
PITTSBURGH — Rangers’ Season Opener Highlights On Thursday night in Buffalo, Alexis Lafreniere netted the Rangers’ first goal of the 2025-26 season. The goal came after a rebound from Artemi Panarin’s shot, just under 12 minutes into the first period. Lafreniere skillfully maneuvered through traffic to push the puck past Sabers goaltender Alex Ryan. “I’m […]
Mike Sullivan aims to include Alexis Lafreniere in the Rangers’ leading power play unit.
Rangers’ New Approach to Power Play Under Coach Mike Sullivan The newly appointed head coach, Mike Sullivan, has made significant changes to the Rangers’ power play strategy, dividing his focus into three main areas. First up, managing player workloads. Next, he’s introducing different unit variations. And importantly, he’s ensuring that Alexis Lafrenière has the opportunity […]
Alexis Lafreniere vows to learn from his lost Rangers season
The start – directly connecting the postseason where he collected eight at 16, and four goals in seven games – was promising for Alexis Lafrenière. It all encouraged contract extensions and seven years of commitment, ensuring that it remains part of the core of the Rangers’ new look. But the rest of 2024-25 years left […]
Alexis Lafreniere ready for shot with Rangers’ top power play
SUNRISE, Fla. — Alexis Lafreniere's season-opening play earned him a spot on the Rangers' top power play unit, but it looked like the team was looking to carry on last season's success. There was no reason to disband the team. The third-best man-advantage unit in the NHL last season. The Blueshirts and their 2020 No. […]
Alexis Lafreniere hoping to find breakout Rangers form with old line
For Alexis Lafreniere, the start of the 2024-25 season was an extension of last year. He scored a career-high 57 points in at least one of six of the first seven games. He signed a seven-year contract, ensuring he remains a key part of Rangers' core for the future. There was plenty of continuity for […]