Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Shesterkin Keys Rangers Win Over Red Wings

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin was at his best making 31 saves on 32 shots to lift the Rangers over the Red Wings on Monday night at MSG. Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Defense Struggles In Overtime Loss To Utah HC

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Derek

In their home opener, the Rangers dropped a 6-5 decision to the Utah Hockey Club at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Continue reading →

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Rangers Dominate Season Opener

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Derek

The first game went about as well as can be expected. When the puck was dropped at PPG Paints Arena, it was all Rangers. They dominated the Penguins to easily win the season opener 6-0 on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Cup or Bust

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Derek

When the puck drops on a new season against the Penguins later tonight, the Rangers will be under the weight of heavy expectations. After coming close in two of the past three years, it’s Cup or bust for a core … Continue reading →

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Edstrom Makes Rangers Roster

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Derek

Nothing is official yet. But it looks like Adam Edstrom will start the year with the New York Rangers. A 2019 sixth round pick, the 23-year-old forward had a strong training camp. Most notably, he scored a few goals while … Continue reading →

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Rangers Defense Gets Exposed Without Lindgren In Preseason Finale

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Derek

In what amounted to the final tuneup before the regular season, the New York Rangers were outclassed by the New York Islanders in an ugly 5-2 preseason loss in Elmont, New York. Facing a full Islanders lineup, the Rangers were … Continue reading →

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Laviolette Experiments with Power Play

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Derek

The New York Rangers get ready for the remainder of the preseason this week. Coach Peter Laviolette has decided to explore some new power play options that would provide better balance. Continue reading →

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Reilly Smith gets the first crack on Rangers’ top line

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Derek

When they traded for Reilly Smith, it was with the hope that the proven veteran could help improve the Rangers. He’ll get the first look on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. They’ll look for improvement at even strength this season. Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Devils have closed the gap on Rangers

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Derek

In what’s been a scorching hot summer, business has slowed down. That’s what usually happens in late July. The off-season begins with a flurry of fireworks but then cools off dramatically. If you’re hoping for the weather to change, that’s … Continue reading →

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Trouba deserves more respect from misguided fans due to tough situation

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Derek

When Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers, he signed a seven-year contract worth $56 million in the summer of 2019. That included a full no-movement clause over the first five years. The cap hit was eight million … Continue reading →

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