News Category: New York Rangers

Quick-strike Rangers aim to go up 2-0 on Capitals

Sunday, the New York Rangers struck first with a three-goal, second-period barrage in a little more than two minutes to take control and open the playoffs impressively while ignoring most attempts by the Washington Capitals to physically engage them. The Rangers did just about everything right in Game 1 and will attempt to duplicate the effort Tuesday night when they host the Capitals in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. New York seeks

Rangers try to meet high expectations, open series with Capitals

The New York Rangers seized control of the Metropolitan Division in the opening weeks of the regular season and eventually emerged from a crowded field to claim the Presidents’ Trophy. The reward for the most successful regular season in team history raised expectations for the Rangers, who will begin their quest for a Stanley Cup on Sunday when they host the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. New York

Islanders-Rangers matinee a potential playoff preview

The New York Rangers and New York Islanders may get together in a first-round playoff series for their first postseason encounter since 1994. But it might not happen the way the Rangers envisioned, especially if Saturday afternoon’s visit from the Islanders winds up becoming a third straight loss. The Rangers (53-23-4, 110 points) head into their penultimate game still ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes atop the Metropolitan Division. They held a five-point lead going into

Rangers try to keep hold on division vs. slumping Flyers

Not only were the New York Rangers unable to clinch the Metropolitan Division title Tuesday night, but they also emerged from a rough performance against the New York Islanders slightly less healthy. The Rangers cannot clinch the division title Thursday night but are hoping forward Mika Zibanejad will be available when they host the floundering Philadelphia Flyers. New York (53-22-4) holds a three-point lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in the division after Tuesday, when the

Isles hope to hang onto playoff spot vs. rival Rangers

Every game the New York Islanders have played the last several weeks has been accompanied by a playoff-like urgency. On Tuesday night, the Islanders might get a preview of the real thing against their biggest rivals. The Islanders (35-27-15, 85 points) will try to remain hot and maintain their grip on third place in the Metropolitan Division when they host the first-place New York Rangers in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders have been off since Saturday

Rangers take aim at Red Wings in possible playoff matchup

Friday could serve as a potential preview of a first-round NHL playoff series when the New York Rangers visit the Detroit Red Wings. The Rangers hold the NHL’s best record and are on a tear, having won six of their last seven games following a 4-3 home win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. New York (51-21-4, 106 points) is trying to hold off Carolina for the Metropolitan Division title and outlast Boston for

Rangers aim to return to winning ways vs. Devils

On Monday, the New York Rangers turned in one of their worst performances in several weeks while facing a team clinging to playoff hopes. The Rangers hope to avoid another letdown against a team outside of the playoff picture on Wednesday night when they attempt to complete a season sweep of the visiting New Jersey Devils. The Rangers (50-21-4, 104 points) are bidding to avoid consecutive losses for the first time since March 2-4, when

Penguins up next for Rangers’ Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere

Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere are enjoying career seasons — among the many reasons for the New York Rangers vaulting to the top of the NHL standings. The duo has clicked for most of the season, and two nights after the pair combined for nine points, the Rangers return home attempting to pad their lead in the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy race Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Rangers (50-20-4, 104 points)

Rangers eye five-game winning streak, face Coyotes

Facing some of the NHL’s other top teams of late, the New York Rangers acquitted themselves well and more importantly padded their point total to stay atop the Metropolitan Division. The NHL-best Rangers are surging again after a brief lull a few weeks ago and will attempt to get their fifth straight win Saturday when they visit the Arizona Coyotes in Tempe, Ariz. The Rangers (49-20-4, 102 points) are on the verge of their sixth

Avalanche welcome Rangers in heavyweight matchup

The Colorado Avalanche, after stumbling against one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, next will face the top team in the league when the New York Rangers visit Denver on Thursday. Colorado is coming off a 2-1 loss on Tuesday to the Montreal Canadiens, who sit in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Rangers, meanwhile, are set for their first game since becoming the first team to clinch a playoff spot this