Chad Ruhwedel still waiting to make Rangers debut
PITTSBURGH — Chad Ruhwedel is still waiting to make his Rangers debut. The defenseman, who the Rangers acquired from the Penguins before the deadline in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, has yet to play with his new team, including in a 7-4 win over the Penguins at his old team on Saturday. He participated […]
Rangers’ offense, power play come to life in win over Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Ah, there it is. The Rangers have a power play that they desperately need, but it has been lacking in recent games. Then there’s Artemi Panarin, who was in the scoring slump that fans have become accustomed to. It was like the Rangers were being insulted every time the Penguins scored. En route […]
Adam Edstrom set to rejoin the Rangers in Pittsburgh
TAMPA, Fla. — Matt Lempe still has two games left on his suspension for taking an elbow to the head of the Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler on Monday night, but like Lempe, a fourth-line skyscraper Adam Edstrom returned to the Rangers after being recalled on the 26th. Friday from AHL Hartford. Edstrom had two goals in […]
Rangers finally change faceoff pattern after years of struggling at dots
TAMPA, Fla. — After 14 seasons of being a have-not in points, the Rangers have turned around in this key area. The team is in first place in the Metropolitan Division and will play the Penguins on a Saturday matinee before heading to Pittsburgh for a date with the Islanders at the Garden on Sunday […]
Rangers ripped by rival Lightning in potential playoff preview
TAMPA, Fla. — The playoff preview for what could be the final regular-season game between the Rangers and Lightning was a blast. And if the season ended Thursday night, there would likely be seven more games scheduled. The Rangers, who were denied a spot in the Stanley Cup Final by the Lightning just two seasons […]
Rangers’ Adam Fox continues to have knack for game-winning goals
TAMPA, Fla. — Adam Fox still hears boos every time he goes to Calgary or North Carolina. The Flames and Hurricanes fan bases are still reeling from the Jericho, New York, native’s decision to use his Norris Trophy-winning talent to force a move to the team he grew up with, the Rangers. He seems to […]
Rangers look to keep relying on depth, goaltending in stretch run
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rangers’ depth and elite goaltending are on full display during their three-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s game against the Lightning at Amalie Arena. Two shutouts in three games, thanks to goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Braden Schneider replaced captain Jacob Trouba and Zach Jones was the next defensive lineman, allowing just […]
Rangers Bolster Roster for Playoff Push
Rangers remain at the top of the Metropolitan division. After several key trades to acquire Alex Wennberg and Jack Roslovic, the new Blueshirts have won three straight games. Igor Shesterkin earned a 1-0 shutout win at Carolina on Tuesday, his mother’s birthday. The atmosphere in Rangers Land is good right now. To react to the […]
Islanders vs. Rangers playoff showdown suddenly a possibility
BUFFALO — It’s still too early to start thinking seriously about the Battle of New York returning to the playoffs for the first time since 1994, but it’s still a possibility. After the Islanders rocketed back into playoff contention over the past two weeks, there are two ways they could face the Rangers in the […]
Igor Shesterkin carries Rangers past rival Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers will be led by Igor Shesterkin. Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over the Hurricanes saw the Russian star netminder record his second consecutive shutout with 28 saves and give the Rangers a six-point lead over Carolina for first place in the Metropolitan Division standings. And this was the latest match that […]