Rangers’ Peter Laviolette taking ‘consistency’ approach to line combos
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Peter Laviolette deployed about 10 different line combinations during the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Ducks on Sunday night, something the head coach hasn't done much this season. . Laviolette has only made personnel or position changes a few times based on performance, and only a few times has he thrown […]
Rangers blow lead in ugly loss to cellar-dwelling Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Rangers dropped three of four games on a West Coast swing, but still managed to stay atop the Metropolitan Division standings. It was rocky and rugged, like the mountains they flew through as they traveled from city to city, and just like the past seven weeks had been. But the […]
How Filip Chytil return could alter Rangers’ trade deadline
Read what experts think about the Blueshirts Subscribe to Inside the Rangers with Larry Brooks, a weekly exclusive on Sports+. As trade deadline rumors begin to move, the Rangers received a positive update on what will ultimately determine how the club approaches March 8th. Filip Sitil has spent the past three weeks in his home […]
Rangers’ Filip Chytil returning to New York as recovery continues
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Filip Sitil is one step closer to a potential return. The Rangers center is returning to New York after spending about three weeks in his native Czech Republic recovering from a suspected concussion, league officials said. There is still no timeline set for Sitil's return to action or when he will […]
Will Cuylle represents what these Rangers need more of
We haven't seen much of the Rangers' net crash since the calendar turned to 2024, and probably even before that, and we haven't seen enough of Will Quill's third period. But lo and behold, two good things happened at the same time for the Blueshirts midway through the third period Sunday in Anaheim. At that […]
Will Cuylle rewarded for getting ‘at the net’ with key Rangers goal
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Rangers are less than half a period away from losing to the lowly Ducks, snapping their third straight loss. That was until Will Quill's hard work throughout the game paid off in full. Sunday's game against the Rangers was clearly focused on getting his body into the net, with Kyle fighting […]
Rangers earn resilient win with four unanswered goals vs. Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Time will tell whether the Rangers' hot start was a fluke or whether it was due to the anomalies of the past month or so. But Sunday's 5-2 win over the Ducks showed that resilience is still in the Rangers' DNA after the Rangers came roaring back from an early two-point deficit […]
Tyler Pitlick returns to Rangers’ lineup after string of scratches
LOS ANGELES — Injuries and unforeseen factors have shaped many of manager Peter Laviolette's coaching decisions this season, but the Rangers bench manager made a personnel change of his own Saturday. Tyler Pitlick returned to action for the first time in eight games, part of which was recovering from a lower-body injury. As a result, […]
Rangers spoil Jonathan Quick’s homecoming in loss to Kings
LOS ANGELES — It was supposed to be Jonathan Quick's night. And considering the future Hall of Fame goaltender was one of the few Rangers players who played in the team's 2-1 loss to the Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. , that was to some extent. Quick had to make good on his […]
Rangers’ Chris Kreider has Jonathan Quick-Kings flashbacks
LOS ANGELES – It must be strange for Chris Kreider to return to the arena in downtown Los Angeles with Jonathan Quick in net instead of on the other side of the rink. It was on the ice at Crypto.com Arena (better known to Rangers fans as Staples Center) that it was one of the […]