Rangers finally seeing the light at end of their ‘identity crisis’
DENVER — The Rangers' identity, which steadily evaporated until it was completely lost earlier this season, is starting to reshape itself at the right time. The Blueshirts appear to be nearing full strength ahead of Tuesday's matchup with a relatively hot Avalanche team as the team racks up two wins for the first time since […]
Rangers’ Will Borgen adding valuable toughness after Kaapo Kakko trade
DENVER — Will Borgen has been a solid fit in the Rangers' defense since coming to New York in the Kaapo Kakko trade on Dec. 18. The 28-year-old blueliner, who changed teams mid-season for the first time in his six-year NHL career, didn't have the luxury of training camp or preseason games to learn a […]
Rangers score hard-fought victory over elite Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS — It had been 54 days since the Rangers last won. Over 54 days, the losses piled up, and every step forward felt like two steps back. On Saturday night, the Blueshirts ended that run with a 2-1 victory over the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. There, the visitors proved they can still […]
Jimmy Vesey returns to Rangers’ lineup vs. Vegas after healthy scratch
LAS VEGAS — Jimmy Basie, 31, returned to the Rangers' lineup Saturday night against the Golden Knights after sustaining an injury in the previous game. It wasn't Vesey's first time watching from the press box this season, but it was the first time in eight games. “Take it one day at a time,” Vesey told […]
Rangers’ Reilly Smith thought his ‘career was over’ in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — There was naturally a lot of nostalgia when Riley Smith played at T-Mobile Arena for the first time since winning his first Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights two seasons ago. But looking back on his six years in Las Vegas, the 33-year-old forward has more than a championship ring in mind. […]
Rangers clinging to playoff hopes after recent hot stretch
The Rangers' performance in their last five games is a bright spot for a very disappointing team that has been in danger of missing the playoffs this year after making it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. After losing four straight just before the New Year, they now have three wins, one loss, and […]
Sam Carrick became unsung hero Rangers needed
That's because the Rangers not only played the bulk of Thursday's victory over the Devils at Madison Square Garden, but they also just won a game in Dallas and are still in danger of a second consecutive overtime loss. Because it had been done. And if Rangers were looking for potential heroes in extra sessions, […]
Rangers snag thrilling win over Devils thanks to Sam Carrick’s OT goal
It's been a rough season for Madison Square Garden, and none of the Rangers' losses hurt more than two lopsided losses to the Devils earlier this year. So perhaps Thursday night's thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over their rivals across the river had special meaning. The overtime session ended with an unheralded goal from Sam Carrick […]
Rangers finally have a heartbeat again
No one enjoys scoring against Rangers more than Jack Hughes, no one enjoys beating Rangers more than Jack Hughes, no one enjoys embarrassing Rangers more than Jack Hughes. There is no one there. Then there was No. 86, who put the puck on his stick in the offensive zone in overtime after scoring his 16th […]
Igor Shesterkin makes solid return for Rangers after stint on IR
Igor Shesterkin returned from injured reserve after missing four games with an upper-body injury and led the Rangers to a 3-2 overtime win over the Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. and showed a solid performance. Shesterkin made 21 saves, including 11 in the first period, giving the Rangers' offense enough time to […]