Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers Have No Cause For Excitement

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Derek

For the Rangers, excitement went out the window a long time ago. It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, they were on their way to earning the NHL’s best record for a Presidents’ Trophy. The run that followed … Continue reading →

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Luke Hughes Injury Update: What It Means for the Devils

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Derek

After defeating the Flames 2-1 on Simon Nemec’s third overtime winner of the season on Jan. 19, the New Jersey Devils posted a big 2-1 victory over the Oilers last night in Edmonton on the strength of 22 saves from … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers To First Win In Six

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the New York Rangers visited the Philadephia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Led by Mika Zibanejad’s hat trick, the Rangers defeated the Flyers 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak. It was their first win since besting … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad Becomes Rangers’ Franchise Leader in Power-Play Goals

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Derek

In the second period on Saturday against the Flyers, Mika Zibanejad scored a power-play goal to put the Rangers ahead 4-1. The goal allowed Zibanejad to become the Rangers’ franchise leader in power-play goals with number 117. That broke a … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin leaves game with serious injury

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Derek

The Rangers appear to have lost Igor Shesterkin to a serious injury. During the first period against the Mammoth, Shesterkin was accidentally run into by J.J. Peterka, who was searching for a rebound following a save on Dylan Guenther. After … Continue reading →

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Othmann and Perreault Return to Struggling Blueshirts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Derek

Following a woeful display in a mind-numbing 3-0 loss to the NHL worst Canucks on Tuesday night, the Rangers made some changes. Brett Berard and Jaroslav Chmelar were sent back down to the Hartford Wolf Pack. Brennan Othmann and Gabe … Continue reading →

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Devils Dig Deep in Win Over Ducks to Snap Five-Game Home Losing Streak

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Derek

The Devils have been a hot mess lately. A day after losing promising rookie Arseny Gritsyuk for the weekend, they announced that Simon Nemec would miss some time due to a lower-body injury he sustained in practice. Also without Timo … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Effort Not Enough in Overtime Loss to Golden Knights

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Derek

If the first week without Adam Fox was a test, then the New York Rangers passed with flying colors. After getting losing badly to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 29, the Rangers went 2-0-2 against quality opposition that included … Continue reading →

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Rangers Lose Fox For At Least Ten Games

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Derek

Less than 24 hours later, the Rangers confirmed the worst fears by placing Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve. During the third period against the Lightning, Fox suffered an upper-body injury when he was caught by a clean Brandon Hagel … Continue reading →

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Panarin Leads Rangers over Bruins for Third Straight Win

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Derek

It was good Black Friday for the Rangers in Boston. They defeated the Bruins 6-2 in an NHL On TNT exclusive this afternoon to win their their straight game. Artemi Panarin led the way with a four-point game. After scoring … Continue reading →

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