Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko ‘felt good’ in injury return
Kaapo Kakko woke up Sunday morning and saw his name next to Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider on his lineup card. In his first game back after missing 21 games on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the Finnish winger was handed a top-six spot after losing his first 11 games of the season. […]
Igor Shesterkin finally delivered Rangers start they needed
The Rangers have probably asked too much from goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick over the past six weeks, when the club has been mired in mediocrity. But at the same time, Shesterkin and Quick aren't doing enough. Granted, they have faced too many Grade A chances over the past six weeks, when the club […]
Rangers get Kaapo Kakko back from injury vs. Capitals
Amid the worst stretch of the season, the Rangers have been given a lifeline. Kaapo Kakko has returned from long-term injured reserve and is scheduled to return to action in the Blueshirts' second straight matinee game against the Capitals on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Although he missed 21 games with a lower-body injury suffered […]
Rangers’ Adam Fox continues scoring burst against Capitals
WASHINGTON — It was no surprise that in the club's two games against the Capitals' goalie, the only Ranger who could score from Charlie Lindgren was his younger brother defensive partner Adam Fox. Perhaps Fox got inside information from Ryan Lindgren. Maybe the Foxes just broke out offensively. Either way, the 25-year-old defenseman led all […]
Rangers collapse in third period against Capitals as losing streak hits four
WASHINGTON — The Rangers' collapse in the third period lasted less than two minutes. On the brink of their first win in a week and a half, the Blueshirts conceded two goals in a span of 1 minute, 53 seconds with 20 minutes remaining and handed Alex Ovechkin their fourth straight loss, 3-2. -less Capitals […]
Rangers’ Blake Wheeler helping kickstart NHLPA’s mental health training
WASHINGTON — Blake Wheeler was at the mercy of Jay Harrison when his former Jets teammates began launching FirstLine, a health and wellness program through the NHL Players Association. Wheeler could help promote or support it, but he was determined to help realize Harrison's vision. Mental health has been at the forefront for Wheeler over […]
Rangers’ recent skid ‘not the worst thing’
WASHINGTON — The Rangers are hoping they can become a better team after going through a tough period, going 1-3-1 in their last five games with a 22-13 loss. As the Blueshirts prepare for this weekend's matinee home-and-home series against the Capitals, they are looking at their longest losing streak of the season as a […]
Mika Zibanejad’s late scratch gives Rangers another concern
ST. LEWIS — The Rangers were forced to use 11 forwards and seven defensemen at the last minute. Mika Zibanejad was a late scratch in Thursday night's game against the Blues after the Swedish center took to the ice to warm up and didn't participate in the line rush before heading to the locker room. […]
Rangers suffer uninspired loss to Blues as skid hits three
ST. LEWIS — It's easy to point to the uncertainty surrounding lineups these days, but the Rangers know it should be inward. The Blueshirts may have lost their No. 1 center minutes before the puck dropped. They may already be sitting on two AHL call-ups due to increased injuries. But the Rangers lost 5-2 against […]
Rangers still can’t find third for Chris Kreider-Mika Zibanejad line
If Will Quill starts Thursday night's contest in St. Louis on right wing alongside Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, the 21-year-old will become BFF's 14th partner following Pavel Buchnevich's departure from St. Louis. Become a person. Trade after the 2020-21 season. In no particular order: Alexis Lafreniere, Capo Kakko, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Sammy Blais, […]