25 games in 51 days will lead to increased playing time for backup
The Rangers going to need Alexandar Georgiev to play frequently in their remaining 25 games, and they’re going to need to him play well when he does.
Rangers overcome disastrous second period to beat Blues 5-3
The Rangers nearly followed up their disappointing weekend with a second straight disappointing loss. But after blowing a two-goal lead against the Blues in two minutes and 14 seconds, the Rangers rebounded to win a game against a tough opponent.
Rangers' goalie hasn't just been best goalie in NHL, but best player as well
The weekend (well, including Thursday) started out promising for the Rangers. But after their most complete win of the season against the Capitals, they were shut out by the Penguins and outplayed in a disappointing loss to the Canucks. Here are 10 thoughts on the Rangers.
Rangers put together best performance of season without their head coach
David Quinn can’t be happy with his team’s 9-0 win over the Flyers. That’s because he had nothing to do with it, and now everyone everywhere is questioning whether the team is better off without him.
The Sabres' captain seems to be playing in his final season in Buffalo
Jack Eichel played against his potential future team in his potential future home on Tuesday night against the Rangers at the Garden. Everything points to Eichel becoming a Ranger sometime in the next five months.
Rangers are now without three forwards and two defenseman for the foreseeable future
It was always going to be hard for the Rangers to earn a postseason berth in the deepest division with the youngest roster in the league. With their current roster, I don’t know how they reach the playoffs.
Rangers ended their losing streak, but still only have six goals in 15 periods
The Rangers won in Philadelphia, but did everything they could to lose, like not scoring on a penalty shot or not scoring during two minutes of a 5-on-3 or not scoring during an overtime power play or by allowing the game-tying goal with 1:14 left in regulation.
The Rangers don't seem to have an identity or a plan this season
The Rangers don’t seem to know if they should be trying to win this season or if they should be focused on the future. Their head coach’s decisions say as much.
Front office says the defenseman won't play another game for the team
The Rangers have quietly won two of their last three, picking up five of a possible six points, and it’s been done quietly because the much-maligned Tony DeAngelo was waived by the team this week.
The No. 1 overall pick scored his first NHL goal to end the Rangers' losing streak
The Rangers ended their four-game losing streak, the best prospect in the franchise’s history finally scored a goal and David Quinn began to undo some of his idiotic lineup decisions.