Rangers could see more of Alexis Lafreniere in power play’s first line in near future
Discussions about the Rangers' power play unit began long before Alexis Lafreniere came onto the scene. But several times each season, one of the scariest aspects of the Blueshirts' game hits a breaking point, or statistics are generated that raise questions about whether there should be more balance between player groups and the distribution of […]
Barclay Goodrow was caught off guard by his shocking Rangers exit
The Rangers' cap casualty this summer was Barclay Goodrow. The Rangers were forced to put the veteran forward on waivers in order to circumvent the 15-team no-trade list and complete a pre-arranged deal with the Sharks. It was a necessary move for the Blueshirts, but an unfortunate situation for Goodrow. President and General Manager Chris […]
Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad looks nothing like himself in turnover-plagued performance
This season, there have been a number of games in which Mika Zibanejad has not looked like himself. The Rangers' No. 1 center has struggled with puck management on both sides of the game with a stick in his hands, minus four points in the team's 6-3 loss, and it all got ugly with a […]
Rangers don’t measure up to NHL-best Jets in loss
It feels like it's been years since the Rangers were a top team in the NHL, even if it was just last season. That's because, despite fielding the exact same team from that Presidents Trophy-winning campaign, the Blueshirts won most of last season's regular season since returning to full strength three weeks ago. That's because […]
Rangers face tall task against Connor Hellebuyck-led Jets: ‘Top dogs’
In Peter Laviolette's eyes, these are no accidental tears. These are the Winnipeg Jets, he said, “top dogs.” The Jets are off to a 14-1-0 start, the best 15-game opening act in NHL history, heading into Tuesday night's showdown with the Rangers at the Garden. Connor Hellebuyck's 1.83 goals-against average and .935 save percentage are […]
Will Cuylle’s steady progression a major Rangers bright spot
Will Quill's bright spots continued to be mixed throughout the Rangers' first 13 games. Goal here. Assist there. Total of 9 points. The hits continue to be connected, the same ones that helped define his contributions as a newcomer. And last week, in the midst of the Rangers' embarrassment, he provided the latest bright spot. […]
Rangers need show they belong in biggest test yet against NHL-best Jets
As good as the Rangers have been over the past two-and-a-half weeks, Tuesday's game against the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden is shaping up to be as big a game as any in November. No, it's not something that will make or break the season. And even if it's one, it's not a […]
Rangers’ Jonathan Quick puts on show in win: ‘He’s one of one’
All the talk about what the Rangers will be without Igor Shesterkin should be revised to what the club will be without their elite goaltending tandem. That's because Jonathan Quick has covered most of the Blueshirts' mistakes since the club's star No. 1 goaltender, who once ruled them out of the Stanley Cup 10 years […]
Rangers, Jonathan Quick blank Red Wings despite not playing their best
Sometimes the team has to walk away with a victory. Well, on Saturday night, the Rangers took an empty net against the Red Wings for a 4-0 victory, and given how poorly the score came, the score could have been reversed, and maybe After a game that should have been reversed, it was successfully avoided. […]
Rangers’ Victor Mancini trying to ‘find the positives’
DETROIT — Victor Mancini caught the attention of the Rangers' coaching staff during the preseason with a series of jobs that pushed him to earn a spot in the lineup right out of training camp. His toughness in the possession game, his ability to escape with the puck, and his knack for taking opponents out […]