Matt Rempe brought ‘big impact’ before ejection in Rangers return
DALLAS — There was a lot to like about Matt Lempe's first game back with the Rangers after a 3-1/2-week absence, until the 22-year-old rookie was ejected for the fourth time in 22 games of his NHL career. In the Blueshirts' 3-1 win over the Stars on Friday night at American Airlines Center, Lempe committed […]
Rangers use perfect penalty kill to get much-needed win over Stars
DALLAS — A satisfying win for the Rangers was at the top of their holiday wish list. Especially with a tough schedule ahead before the calendar flips to 2025, the Blueshirts' 3-1 win over the Western Conference championship favorites the Stars on Friday night at American Airlines Center. It was a performance that gave him […]
Will Borgen ready to bring his physical edge to Rangers’ blue line
DALLAS, Texas — The acquisition of Will Borgen focused on the 28-year-old defenseman's physicality. The 6-foot-3, 204-pounder is expected to showcase his abilities in his Rangers debut Friday night against the Stars. But after working out with several defensemen during Thursday's practice, it's unclear who Borgen will face next in the first game with the […]
Chris Drury met with Rangers as tumultuous season hangs over team
DALLAS, Texas — There were smiles and candid conversations among the Rangers at the Stars' practice rink in Farmers Branch on Thursday afternoon. After President and General Manager Chris Drury addressed the entire team for the first time since getting back on track this season, the Blueshirts had a fun and energetic session that ended […]
Rangers’ biggest problem can’t be solved with a roster makeover
DALLAS — When a team, especially a New York team, falls into disaster, the search for the cause is rampant. The Blueshirts are looking for their own answers. Everyone from the players to the coaching staff to the hierarchy. There may be no way to sum it all up, but all President and General Manager […]
Mika Zibanejad not trying to put ‘focus’ on dwindling Rangers ice time
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the Rangers' loss to the Blues on Sunday, Mika Zibanejad received his lowest ice time since becoming a Ranger in July 2016. His TOI of 13:04 turned out to be the lowest the Swedish center had recorded in a game since October 27, 2019 (6:31), when he left the game against […]
Rangers sink to new low with shutout loss to woeful Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Just when it seemed like the Rangers had hit rock bottom, the team proved it can always reach new depths. The Blueshirts suffered their second loss to a last-place club in just over a week at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday night, dropping a point against the basement Predators but suffering their first […]
Kaapo Kakko isn’t hiding Rangers discontent after scratch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – If a diagnostic was run in the Rangers locker room, the pH balance would tip toward acidity. When captain Jacob Trouba was traded to Anaheim to end a more than four-month battle, just as one disgruntled player was ejected, another was sent off for understandable reasons. rose to prominence. Kaapo Kakko didn't […]
Sam Rosen’s legacy being felt across NHL during Rangers voice’s farewell tour
The National Hockey League has begun saying goodbye to Sam Rosen. Declaring this season his last may have been meant to give the 77-year-old Rangers caster a farewell tour, but it turned into a send-off with a dual purpose. This is an opportunity for everyone across the league – players, staff, management and fans – […]
Rangers’ Artemi Panarin misses rare game with injury
ST. LEWIS — Injuries keep coming to a Rangers team that can't get any rest. The Rangers lost 3-2 to the Blues on Sunday night at Enterprise Center with Artemi Panarin out with an upper-body injury, with the Russian star wing missing his first game since the final game of the 2021-22 season. Panarin is […]