Rangers a loss away from elimination in East final because they aren’t doing the little things
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers a loss away from elimination in East final because they aren’t doing the little things

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top team in the regular season by mixing talent, with smart play and finding ways to win more often than not. Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final Thursday night was a perfect example of another very entertaining hockey game that didn’t didn’t go right for a number of reasons. The play that may stick out came in the second period shortly after Chris Kreider scored short-handed to give New York a 1-0 lead. So we got to keep things under control.” The Rangers now need to win two games in a row to get to the Cup final for the first time in a decade.

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Rangers search for answers after losing to struggling Blackhawks
1 week, 6 days ago

Rangers search for answers after losing to struggling Blackhawks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers had the NHL’s best record last year. “We’re not feeling great about that – for sure,’’ said Artemi Panarin, New York’s leading scorer who was held without a point by his former team on Monday. “We’ve got to play better so we don’t hear that anymore.” The Blackhawks — who hadn’t won a …

Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Adam Lowry scored 3:59 into overtime to end the Winnipeg Jets’ four-game losing streak in a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff became the fourth coach to reach the 1,800-game mark behind the bench joining Barry Trotz, Paul Maurice and Scotty Bowman. Key moment An apparent goal by Sabres …

New York takes losing streak into game against Philadelphia
3 weeks, 4 days ago

New York takes losing streak into game against Philadelphia

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -156, Flyers +130; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers aim to end a four-game losing streak with a win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Matvei Michkov has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 6-2-2, averaging …

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final
6 months, 1 week ago

Oilers’ high-powered offense held in check again, and they head home in 0-2 series hole in Cup final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Edmonton Oilers left Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final feeling pretty good. The Oilers weren’t shutout Monday night, but the result was the same — another loss, this one putting Edmonton in an 0-2 hole as the series shifts to Canada. So I don’t want to get too caught up in we’re down two-nothing.” One …

Rangers leave disappointed after Presidents’ Trophy curse hits them in East final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers leave disappointed after Presidents’ Trophy curse hits them in East final

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — When it was over, Vincent Trocheck wrapped his arms around goaltender Igor Shesterkin. It was a goalie duel and New York’s Shesterkin was absurdly good — 2.25 goals-against average,.930 save percentage. “He’s been our best player ever since he put on the Rangers jersey,” Rangers forward Chris Kreider said of Shesterkin. He gives us a chance to …

Tied going into Game 5, Rangers-Panthers series in the East final is quite the show
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tied going into Game 5, Rangers-Panthers series in the East final is quite the show

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Some tickets to Thursday’s Game 5 of the Florida-New York series at Madison Square Garden are listed for more than $4,000 apiece on the secondary markets. And if you’re a fan of hockey, you’re going to get entertained.” The Panthers tied the series on Tuesday night in Game 4, winning 3-2 on Sam Reinhart’s goal 72 seconds …

Rangers can’t capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers can’t capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers peppered Igor Shesterkin with shot after shot Tuesday night, and the New York Rangers goalie had an answer for almost all of them. It wasn’t enough, and despite 37 saves and another stellar performance from Shesterkin, the Rangers fell 3-2 in overtime of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. I definitely think we …

The Rangers need to find answers quickly against the Panthers, or their Cup wait will reach 31 years
7 months ago

The Rangers need to find answers quickly against the Panthers, or their Cup wait will reach 31 years

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After two rounds of the NHL playoffs, there were hopes the New York Rangers had a chance to end their 30-year Stanley Cup drought. The defending Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers needed only one game into the third round to give New York a reality check. So, that that goes back to us taking care of things …

Rangers held scoreless for the first time this postseason in a 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1
7 months ago

Rangers held scoreless for the first time this postseason in a 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For the first time in these playoffs, the New York’s offense was non existent. Sergei Bobrovsky scored all 23 Rangers shots, Matthew Tkachuk scored the only goal Florida would need late in the first period and the Panthers beat the Rangers 3-0 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night. Florida used its size …

Rangers reach Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 6
7 months ago

Rangers reach Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 6

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. The Hurricanes appeared on the verge of forcing a Game 7 for a pressure-packed finale, but couldn’t contain Kreider and the …

Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes
7 months ago

Kreider’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers went from cruising through the NHL playoffs with an unbeaten record to suddenly struggling to close out a second-round series despite having a huge lead. Instead, Chris Kreider took over to ensure the Presidents’ Trophy winners finally closed out the Carolina Hurricanes and earned their spot in the Eastern Conference Final. “We talk …

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina
7 months, 1 week ago

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers looked headed for an easy push through the second round of the NHL playoffs when they quickly moved within a win of a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes. “In order to get to that point for the fourth win, you’ve really got to make sure your game is on point as well.” New …

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers
7 months, 1 week ago

The Hurricanes stuck with their plan. It’s helped them climb back into their series with the Rangers

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes kept losing close games to come within 60 minutes of exiting the NHL playoffs in an embarrassing sweep. “There’s certain parts of our game now, we’ve got to get better,” Brind’Amour said Tuesday in a Zoom call with reporters. Carolina put defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Tuevo Teravainen onto the top unit, and they …

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination
7 months, 1 week ago

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren’t discouraged. Jordan Staal and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 3:06 apart early in the third period, and the Hurricanes got four goals in the period for a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the second-round …

Rangers look to regroup as they return home with 3-1 series lead against Hurricanes
7 months, 1 week ago

Rangers look to regroup as they return home with 3-1 series lead against Hurricanes

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers aren’t dwelling on their first loss of the postseason. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers now head home with a 3-1 series lead as they face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Monday night. “Turn the page pretty quick and focus on Game 5.” The Rangers had won their first seven games …

Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
7 months, 1 week ago

Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers have carried the form that made them the NHL’s best regular-season team straight into the postseason. The Rangers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday night’s Game 4, with the Presidents’ Trophy winner on the verge of sweeping past the team that finished third in the NHL standings. “We know what we’re getting into, …

New York tries to clinch series win against Carolina
7 months, 1 week ago

New York tries to clinch series win against Carolina

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -149, Rangers +126; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Rangers lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four. The Rangers have a 51-7-3 record …

After special teams play keyed Rangers’ series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After special teams play keyed Rangers’ series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

Associated Press  

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. After special teams play keyed the Rangers’ 4-3 win in the series opener, the Hurricanes know they will need to be better when the teams meet in Game 2 on Tuesday night. “We got to be a little bit better in all areas,” Carolina coach …

Rangers aware of Presidents’ Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers aware of Presidents’ Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents’ Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. We’re just trying to write our own page, our own story and that’s, I guess, the focus.” The Rangers — seeking their first Stanley Cup title since 1994, when they also won the Presidents’ Trophy — open the …

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup. HURRICANES 6, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan …

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers finished off a sweep of the …

Capitals shut out Bruins
8 months, 1 week ago

Capitals shut out Bruins

Associated Press  

John Carlson scored another big goal, Charlie Lindgren stopped all 16 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals moved another step closer to the playoffs by beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night. ISLANDERS 4, DEVILS 1 NEWARK, N.J. — Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Patrick Roy-led New York Islanders …

Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2
8 months, 1 week ago

Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An improved performance still wasn’t good enough for Nic Dowd and the spiraling Washington Capitals who dropped their second outing to the Buffalo Sabres in nine days, and slipped out of the top eight of the Eastern Conference standings. “We played well for a majority of the game and you didn’t have the outcome.” The Capitals dropped …

Rangers tie franchise record with 53rd win beat Canadiens 5-2
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangers tie franchise record with 53rd win beat Canadiens 5-2

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Sunday night. STARS 7, AVALANCHE 4 DENVER — Tyler Seguin scored twice, Thomas Harley had an assist on all three of Dallas’ power-play goals in the second period and the …

Rangers’ chippy win gets them amped up for what’s to come
1 year, 8 months ago

Rangers’ chippy win gets them amped up for what’s to come

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Braden Schneider delivered the biggest, cleanest hit of the night Wednesday, knocking down Nick Paul at the Rangers’ blue line late in the second period. It called to mind last spring’s Eastern Conference final, when Game 5 ended with Alexis Lafrenière and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos wrestling behind the Rangers net. “If it comes down to playing …

Rangers use 4-goal 3rd period to beat Golden Knights 5-1
2 years ago

Rangers use 4-goal 3rd period to beat Golden Knights 5-1

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored three times in 1:54 in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night. New York’s Artemi Panarin reached 600 career points, picking up his milestone point when he found Zibanejad, whose one-timer from the left circle put the …

Rangers oust Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7, reach Eastern finals
2 years, 6 months ago

Rangers oust Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7, reach Eastern finals

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nothing is fazing these New York Rangers, not multigame series deficit nor playing in a building where no road team has won in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Instead, this resilient bunch is carrying an ever-growing confidence straight into the Eastern Conference finals, thanks to another Game 7 win and the latest strong performance from possibly the game’s …

Rangers focused on forcing Hurricanes to deciding game
2 years, 6 months ago

Rangers focused on forcing Hurricanes to deciding game

Associated Press  

The New York Rangers return home knowing they need a win at home to keep their postseason going. “We lost a game and we didn’t play as well as we could have, so I was disappointed,” Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said Friday. Got a chance at home to push it to 7 and that’s all we’re worried about now.” The …

Zibanejad leads Rangers to 3-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 3
2 years, 7 months ago

Zibanejad leads Rangers to 3-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After two tough losses on the road put them in another series deficit, the New York Rangers again bounced back with a big home win. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 43 shots, and the Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 Sunday in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. The power …

Fox scores in OT to give Rangers 4-3 win over Ducks
2 years, 9 months ago

Fox scores in OT to give Rangers 4-3 win over Ducks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Adam Fox scored 55 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Tuesday night. “That’s the way it goes.. We were committed right from the start.” Gibson made several nice saves in the third period to keep the score tied 2-all. Troy Terry brought the puck around the back of the …

Rangers use 3-goal third period to blow past Maple Leafs 6-3
2 years, 11 months ago

Rangers use 3-goal third period to blow past Maple Leafs 6-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ryan Reaves scored twice, Adam Fox had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored three times in the third period to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Wednesday night for their seventh win in nine games. Chris Kreider got his 25th goal of the season, Ryan Strome had a goal and an …

Sprong sends Capitals to 6-3 win, Rangers eliminated
3 years, 7 months ago

Sprong sends Capitals to 6-3 win, Rangers eliminated

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Daniel Sprong’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period propelled the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory over the fading New York Rangers, who were knocked out of playoff contention Monday night. “It’s a gutsy win,” Capitals defenseman John Carlson said after returning from a two-game absence. I liked the way we stuck with it, overcame some …

Isles top Rangers 6-1, tie Capitals for 1st place in East
3 years, 8 months ago

Isles top Rangers 6-1, tie Capitals for 1st place in East

Associated Press  

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Josh Bailey scored twice, Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and three assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Rangers 6-1 Tuesday night. Kevin Rooney scored for the Rangers, who had won four straight — all against New Jersey — and lost in regulation for just the second time in 12 games. PANTHERS 5, BLUE JACKETS 1 …

K’Andre Miller offers Rangers a bright spot despite a blown lead in Pittsburgh
3 years, 11 months ago

K’Andre Miller offers Rangers a bright spot despite a blown lead in Pittsburgh

New York Times  

Do yourself a favor if you’re a Rangers fan and dog-ear this game in your memory as a page in the book of the team’s future. Working with Troubs, having that older mentor that’s been through the game, has logged a lot of minutes, a lot of games in the NHL, it’s helped me a ton.” Rangers coach David Quinn, …

New York Rangers 2020-21 season preview
3 years, 11 months ago

New York Rangers 2020-21 season preview

New York Times  

It was a little less than three years ago that Rangers management wrote “The Letter,” unveiling the team’s intention to commit to a rebuild. Part of that is the fact he played in the Rangers’ bottom six which was horrific all season, but even in rare instances where he played with the team’s better players he still struggled. He’s one …

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