Rangers’ Peter Laviolette tinkers with power play again
BUFFALO — Head coach Peter Laviolette recently reserved some power-play tweaks for the second unit. But it wasn't on the second power play that the Rangers with the man advantage couldn't get it done. They just don't get enough ice time to begin with. Mika Zibanejad celebrates after scoring a power play goal during the […]
Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres
BUFFALO — Instead of finding ways to win these days, the Rangers are finding ways to lose. But in an eventful low-event matchup between the two teams, Igor Shesterkin and the Blueshirts scored just one point for most of the 60 minutes en route to a 3-2 victory over the Sabers Wednesday night at KeyBank […]
Mets free agent target Nathan Eovaldi returns to Rangers on three-year deal
Nathan Eovaldi is staying in Texas. The veteran right-hander signed a three-year, $75 million contract to return to the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. Eovaldi, 34, was one of the top arms on the free agent market. The Mets reportedly expressed interest in the two-time All-Star before re-signing with the Rangers. […]
Peter Laviolette can’t keep going like this and expect Rangers to change
Will Quill didn't get a second of ice time on the power play due to the Rangers' two-man advantage, and Igor Shesterkin was thrown in the Garden's final 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Monday. Will Quill was unable to get on the ice after being pulled late in the game. But Mika Zibanejad clocked […]
Rangers hit new low with loss to NHL-worst Blackhawks
Losses are piling up and frustration is mounting for Rangers. The Blueshirts, who lost 2-1 to the NHL's worst team, the Blackhawks, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, have played just 27 games, but they have lost more than most organizations have in recent years. also set a new record in a season that […]
Igor Shesterkin relieved to have Rangers deal, daughter’s birth out of way
In the span of 48 hours last weekend, Igor Shesterkin became the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history and also the father of two children. The Russian star netminder put pen to paper for the first time Saturday on a hefty eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the Blueshirts, with an average annual value of $11.5 […]
Rangers sunk by disastrous 20-minute stretch against Kraken
The Kraken were 0-3 at Madison Square Garden in the franchise's three-year history, but turned the game around in the second period Sunday afternoon. Seattle scored four times on 11 total shots in 20 minutes before the Kraken ultimately won 7-5. It all looked like it would end behind the Rangers' goal, but numerous turnovers […]
Rangers blow winnable game against Kraken as late rally falls short
A long and emotional week for the Rangers ended with a loss in a winnable game. Losing a two-goal lead at a time when the team needs to rebuild might be the most disappointing situation that could befall the Blueshirts at this point, but a 7-5 loss is certainly one. The Kraken took to the […]
Urho Vaakanainen thrilled to join Rangers after Jacob Trouba trade
The Rangers endured a chaotic Friday that included former captain Jacob Trouba being sent to the Ducks and goaltender Igor Shesterkin being given a historic extension. Somehow, in the midst of both trades, they played a game that night, defeating the Penguins 4-2 at Madison Square Garden, and added a new addition to the post-Trouba […]
Chris Drury put Rangers in a much better place after chaotic day
After all, literally, the Rangers are in a much better position than they were when the sun came up on Friday. The Blueshirts are swimming in cap space after trading Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, ending a difficult chapter in the lame duck captain's career. They locked up franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin on an eight-year extension […]