Rangers Recap: Beasts of the East - Blue Seat Blogs
The New York Rangers had their best regular season, clinching the President's Trophy, with Panarin and Shesterkin playing key roles in the team's success. [ more ]
Wednesday was another day without word/media availability from the Islanders' brass, who did not speak publicly on the day the players did.Unless change is afoot, the next news coming from the team should be end-of-season media calls or conferences with Lou Lamoriello and Lane Lambert.But some second- (and now third-) day stories now include that caveat of "assuming Lou/Lane are still at the helm."
New Rangers lines: Adam Edstrom to 4RW; New powerplay units - Blue Seat Blogs
Adam Edstrom has been recalled by the New York Rangers and is skating at 4RW in place of Tyler Pitlick.
The powerplay units for the Rangers have been shuffled, with Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin moving to a new unit with Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere, and Erik Gustafsson. [ more ]
Which Rangers benefit from Laviolette the most? - Blue Seat Blogs
There's finally clarity in RangersTown of who will be leading the club for the 2023-2024 campaign and beyond, and it's Peter Laviolette.Laviolette is extremely well known commodity within the NHL and he's also one of the most respected coaches within the NHL's coaching fraternity.Laviolette is a great motivator and fiery personality which is a drastic shift from Gerard Gallant.
Rangers RW hole is a problem that Alexis Lafreniere can fix - Blue Seat Blogs
The NY Rangers hole at RW isn't a secret.It was such an issue last season until the trade deadline that the Blueshirts went out and acquired two right wingers in Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko, plus a third player that could play both wings in Tyler Motte.All three are free agents, leaving the Rangers RW hole into the coming season as well.
The Rangers coaching search is likely down to 2 options, so what's the delay?
Despite rumors that the Rangers coaching search delays may have been due to Patrick Roy being looked at as their next head coach, Mollie Walker threw cold water on that.Roy is not an option for the Rangers and he will not be given an interview.It's safe to assume his personality and prior issues with Colorado were part of the reason, as he wanted more power (he's the GM of his QMJHL team as well).
Rumor: The next Rangers head coach will likely be Peter Laviolette - Blue Seat Blogs
Irresponsible Rumormongering According to Elliotte Friedman, Peter Laviolette is likely to be the next New York Rangers head coach.Laviolette has been a leading candidate for both the Rangers and the Columbus Blue Jackets openings and it seems like the Blueshirts have the edge for the once former Ranger.
It's not that they lost, it's how the Rangers lost - Blue Seat Blogs
With their no-show in Game 7, the New York Rangers are out of the playoffs.It was their year.They had a great team on paper.They rolled through the first two games in Newark.Then, they no-showed and lost four of the next five.The series with the Devils was expected to be close, and since it went 7 games, it felt close.
Vladimir Tarasenko to Rangers? What a surprise trade could look like over next few weeks | amNewYork
The New York Rangers' latest hot streak doesn't come without a small price to pay.With the Kid Line dominating in their recent stretch, and the Rangers on a three-game winning streak, the likelihood of New York securing the top trade deadline acquisitions are growing less and less likely.That's ok though.
Rangers make major deadline splash for Vladimir Tarasenko: send Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner and 2 picks to Blues | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers have been looking for a right-winger superstar that could pair nicely on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin.Weeks before the NHL trade deadline, it appears they accomplished that goal.
Rangers new line projections with addition of Vladimir Tarasenko altering offense | amNewYork
Vladimir Tarasenko is a member of the New York Rangers.As crazy as it is to believe, the Rangers believe they have struck gold with one of the most complete offensive players in hockey Thursday afternoon.With a contest against the Seattle Kraken coming Friday evening, it's an opportunity to see both Tarasenko and also acquired Niko Mikkola in a Blueshirts uniform.
Anarchy 101: What would result in the most chaotic Rangers offseason? - Blue Seat Blogs
The only thing more fun than a good Rangers offseason is a chaotic Rangers offseason.Perhaps that is because we have become a culture that thrives off chaos and instability.The Rangers could be headed to a chaotic offseason, with a vacant head coaching position, a few RFAs that could get an offer sheet, and trade rumors abound.
Kris Knoblauch makes the most sense for next Rangers head coach - Blue Seat Blogs
The New York Rangers are at a crossroads in the search for their next head coach.This is clearly a team that's built to win and contend right now.There are a few options out there that fit that bill, but Chris Drury can and should opt to go off the beaten path and go with the unexpected.Kris Knoblauch isn't a retread and would be a perfect fit for a Rangers team that needs to take a risk in its coaching search.
Reviewing the 2 realistic NY Rangers head coach options - Blue Seat Blogs
As the offseason continues, the New York Rangers head coach options will become clearer.Throughout the past week in the aftermath of the Gerard Gallant dismissal, almost every single name possible has been tied to the Rangers.Joel Quenneville, Mike Babcock, Kris Knoblauch, Peter Laviolette, and more have all had their names mentioned.
Would the Rangers actually trade Artemi Panarin? - Blue Seat Blogs
In a word, no, the Rangers likely aren't going to trade Artemi Panarin.The no move clause, the contract, and the Rangers current window to win are big factors.But there were rumblings before Gerard Gallant was dismissed that the Rangers might need a roster shakeup.The "easiest" way to do that is to trade Artemi Panarin as it sends a big message to the locker room while also freeing up a ton of cap space.
Firing Gallant isn't a fix-all for the New York Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs
Firing Gallant isn't a fix-all for the NY Rangers and their vanilla locker room.With former head coach Gerard Gallant's well deserved dismissal from the New York Rangers in the books, General Manager Chris Drury has added another to-do item to his list for this offseason, and that list is getting lengthy.
Should the Rangers fire Gerard Gallant? - Blue Seat Blogs
Live From the Blue Seats is back with their season finale.Should the Rangers fire Gerard Gallant?Is there a benefit to it?Who would even replace him?It's fair to say he deserves much of the blame for the Rangers flaming out in the postseason, but how much is truly on him?Artemi Panarin, the Rangers best player, was absent after all.
NY Rangers face more questions than answers - Blue Seat Blogs
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: General Manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers speaks during a press conference prior to the jersey retirement ceremony for Henrik Lundqvist taking place before the game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City.
The New York Rangers had the clear experience edge heading into a Game 7 against the Devils.They'd won two of them just last year, while New Jersey, before this series, had only earned a single playoff victory, total, since 2012.But that familiarity looked like a liability from the moment the puck dropped in Newark.
5 reasons why the Rangers failed to get past the 1st round of Stanley Cup Playoffs | amNewYork
There's no other way to say it: the New York Rangers 2022-23 season was an absolute failure.That's what happens when the team can't get past the first round of the playoffs after accumulating some of the most impressive talents in franchise history.With a Game 7 shutout loss like the one they suffered Monday night, there is plenty of blame to go around as the fanbase looks for answers as to why the season wasn't more successful.
3 takeaways From New York Rangers 5-2 win vs New Jersey Devils
The New York Rangers had to play their best game so far.Lose and go home.Win and it is Game 7 on Monday night in New Jersey at the Prudential Center.The Rangers had lacked offense in the previous three games but brought it in Game 6.The Devils looked flat most of the night, and it cost them a win.The New York Rangers came to play and showed plenty of determination in the win.
Gallant challenges Rangers in rare call out of roster - Blue Seat Blogs
Quite honestly the worst thing you can tell a hockey player is that they're soft.Gerard Gallant didn't just tell one player that Monday night but he told his entire roster that, albeit nicer than most can say it.Gallant ripped into his team by saying "We didn't show up.We didn't play hard enough, we didn't compete hard enough.
David Pastrnak's quiet series against Panthers continues to be a head-scratcher for Bruins
Bruins "It's just a matter of time.He's just too good."The Bruins couldn't have penned a better script to close out their opening playoff series on Wednesday night.Mired in a tug-of-war with the Panthers throughout their Game 5 bout on Causeway Street, a power-play bid at 16:25 in the third period gave Boston the opportunity it needed to deliver a coup de grace against its first-round foe.
Rangers dominate Kraken 6-3 in electric debut of Vladimir Tarasenko | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Chris Drury and the New York Rangers traded for Vladimir Tarasenko as someone who could score consistently.It took two minutes for the former Stanley Cup winner to show just right they were.Tarasenko, Vincent Trocheck, and the kids led a massive offensive charge, and the New York Rangers doubled up the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Friday night.
NY Rangers Game 7 checklist for tonight - Blue Seat Blogs
Another playoff series, another Game 7 for the New York Rangers.This series with the Devils has been an odd one, with goalies saving the day for both teams, but neither team really showing consistent dominance.It's a true toss up tonight, as both teams are evenly matched.The Rangers have the true wild card with Igor Shesterkin, and if he pulls a Henrik Lundqvist, then the Rangers are in a good spot.
Rangers force Game 7 with decisive 5-2 blowout victory over Devils | amNewYork
By Nick Faria Posted on April 29, 2023 New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) shoots the puck past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) for a goal during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in New York.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams NEW YORK Game 7.
Rangers current and future teams hinge on Game 6 do-or-die battle vs. Devils | amNewYork
It wasn't supposed to go this way.When the New York Rangers made trade deadline acquisitions of Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane, the expectation was that the team would overwhelm opponents on their way to a championship run.After two games of their first-round contest against the New Jersey Devils, it felt like that was going to be the case.
Metro Division Semi Final Game 6: Rangers vs Devils - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Thread It's do or die for the NY Rangers.After getting up 2-0 in the series, the Rangers are now on the brink of elimination, having lost three straight.Even worse, they no-showed Games 4 and 5, both considered must wins.The good news is that this team has the talent to win both Games 6 and 7.
Panarin's Legacy with the Rangers on the line in Game Six - Blue Seat Blogs
It almost feels like hyperbole to say that Artemi Panarin's legacy with the Rangers rests on Game 6 of a first round series, but that's where we are.Through the first five games Panarin has been a non-factor for the Blueshirts, which in turn has become one of the driving factors of why this team with Stanley Cup aspirations is on the precipice of defeat.
Who will step up for the Rangers? - Blue Seat Blogs
The NY Rangers can't get out of their own way.After storming out to a 2-0 series lead, they fell back on old habits in Game 3, an overtime loss.Then they didn't show up in Game 4. Then they didn't show up in Game 5. Now they are down 3-2 to the Devils, who had the 3rd best record in the NHL.They have come back from something like this before, but who will step up for the Rangers?
Rangers kids help Canucks tank at MSG - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Wrap-ups The NY Rangers decided that after all the fun against Calgary, they could take it easy against Vancouver.The good news is that the Canucks also felt the same way, with both teams playing some relatively sloppy defense in a slow, low event game.The Rangers weren't without chances, with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad hitting a crossbar apiece.
Thoughts on the Vladimir Tarasenko trade for the NY Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs
The NY Rangers made their big splash yesterday, as the Vladimir Tarasenko trade made headlines and stole a lot of the NBA's trade deadline thunder.The Rangers landed their top line right wing and their much needed third paring defenseman in one shot.The move solidified two giant holes on the roster long before bidding wars would become a thing.
NY Rangers lines tonight: Video Game Line, Vitali Kravtsov returns, Filip Chytil to PP1 - Blue Seat Blogs
Lineup Changes Per Vince Mercogliano, The NY Rangers lines tonight will have the newly anointed Video Game Line of Artemi Panarin-Mika-Zibanejad-and Vladimir Tarasenko as their top line, as expected.The big news, though, is that Vitali Kravtsov will be back in a top-six role with Chris Kreider and Vincent Trocheck
New-look #NYR lines: Panarin - Zib - Tarasenko Kreider - Trocheck - Kravtsov Laf - Chytil - KakkoVesey - Leschyshyn/Goodrow - Gauthier - Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) February 10, 2023
This is as balanced a lineup as we can get right now, and quite frankly, these are some fantastic lines.
Hot off a huge comeback against Oilers, the Rangers headed next door to Calgary to take on the Flames.They almost pulled off another, but ultimately fell short in OT.Unfortunately for the Rangers, another subpar start left them trailing by multiple goals.In the first minute.After an offensive zone turnover by the Rangers, Mikael Backlund sprung Andrew Mangiapane.
Comparing the 13-14 NY Rangers to the 22-23 NY Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs
As the 2022-2023 NY Rangers solidify their roster and look to make a run at the Stanley Cup, comparisons to the 2013-2014 team that won the Eastern Conference are going to be made.That team was very good, deep, but lacked the star power to get them over the hump.This year's version has that star power, but how do they compare to that 13-14 team?
Artemi Panarin to the third line as Gallant shuffles Rangers lines - Blue Seat Blogs
Lineup Changes Gerard Gallant shuffled the Rangers lines, sending Artemi Panarin to the third line.Panarin has been invisible all series, and quite frankly aside from his OT winner last year, has been invisible for the last two playoff runs.He's been wildly disappointing when it comes to the 16 game season, so his removal from the top six is well deserved.
Metro Division Semi Final Game 5: Rangers at Devils - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Thread It is now a best of three.The Rangers head back to The Rock to face the Devils, and it does have a feeling that whichever team wins Game 5 will also take Game 6, so let's hope the Rangers come out with a bit more fire than they did in Game 4. If the Rangers played like they did in Game 4, this won't even be close.
Rangers dominate Blue Jackets, home ice within reach - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Wrap-ups The Rangers started strong, dominating the Columbus Blue Jackets to the tune of three goals, one from each of the top three lines, in the first eight minutes, en route to a strong 4-2 win.The Kid line was dominant, the Rangers got offense up and down the lineup, and Igor Shesterkin was fantastic yet again.
The Kids are alright as mistake-prone Panthers fall 4-3 to Rangers
Aleksander Barkov scored twice, but it wasn't enough as the hockey gods favored the New York Rangers in the third period and the Broadway Blueshirts pulled out a 4-3 win over the fading Cats, who have dropped three straight.The Panthers played an impressive first period, getting goals from Barkov and Ryan Lomberg and limiting the red-hot Rangers to just three shots on goal.
NY Rangers star power will matter in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Blue Seat Blogs
State of the Rangers The NY Rangers star power is nearly unmatched around the league.The Rangers may not have the best scorer, or even the best forward, but they certainly have a collection of players that rank in the top-end of each position.Be it Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin, or one of the other top six forwards, few teams have the sheer quantity of stars the Rangers can boast.
Game Wrap-ups The NY Rangers did not have the prettiest of wins, but games against the Carolina Hurricanes are rarely pretty.Two points is 2 points, and splitting the home and home was expected.The top end talent for the Rangers was the difference in the game, burying their limiting chances.Igor Shesterkin showed he has returned, stopping 29 of 30 and saving the Rangers from themselves in the first period.
Igor Shesterkin makes 29 saves, Rangers outlast Hurricanes in key 2-1 road win | amNewYork
By Associated Press Posted on March 23, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes' Jesse Puljujarvi (13) has his shot stopped by New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 23, 2023.(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Adam Fox ended a 24-game stretch without a goal and the New York Rangers overcame the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-1 victory Thursday night.
Rangers set sights on Metropolitan division crown ahead of battle vs. Hurricanes | amNewYork
By Nick Faria Posted on March 21, 2023 New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) skates with the puck against Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 19, 2023, in New York.(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A lot can change in an NHL season over a couple of weeks.
Rangers rout rival Penguins in primetime laugher 6-0 | amNewYork
Madison Square Garden - When a team like the Rangers trades for two perennial All-stars and season award winners, the expectation is that it would take a few weeks for the team to completely gel together.Saturday night might have just been the pinnacle of everything clicking at the same time.The Rangers chased Tristan Jarry after just a period and a half of action, and Igor Shesterkin tallied 35 saves in a primetime shutout of the rival Penguins, 6-0.
NHL's first animated hockey game a success with NY Rangers finally waking up - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Thread The NHL's first animated hockey game, something we took with a grain of salt at the initial announcement, was actually a pretty big success.It was the perfect combination of drawing new eyes to hockey while keeping fans engaged.The NY Rangers woke up early in the game, but slacked off late and barely held onto their early 4-1 lead, beating the Washington Capitals 5-3.
Fistfights won't be replicated in the Disney animated stream of the Capitals Rangers game
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will participate in a first-of-its-kind event on Tuesday night.The NHL is teaming up with Disney and the TV series Big City Greens to create an animated alternate telecast of the game, using tracking technology that is located in pucks and player jerseys.
NY Rangers lines tonight: No Ryan Lindgren; Forwards get shuffled again - Blue Seat Blogs
Lineup Changes Per Colin Stephenson, the NY Rangers lines tonight have been shuffled again, with the Kid Line reuniting (again) after being broken up on Sunday afternoon.Artemi Panarin and Patrick Kane have also been separated, as their results together simply weren't good enough.Lines are how they finished on Sunday:10-93-9120-16-8813-72-2426-21-14 - Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) March 14, 2023
The big news is that Ryan Lindgren is still out, missing his eighth straight game.
Should we worry about the NY Rangers? - Blue Seat Blogs
State of the Rangers The Rangers have looked like hot garbage for the last three or so weeks, and few will challenge that statement.Part of it was fatigue and playing shorthanded, but that isn't the issue anymore.Despite 5 of 6 points over the weekend, the Blueshirts were horrible and didn't really deserve those points.
How to watch the NHL's Big City Greens Classic, featuring Rangers vs. Capitals
When the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden tonight, 3D animated versions of themselves will be taking to the ice at "Times Circle" as part of the first ever NHL Big City Greens Classic.Yes, cartoon versions of Alex Ovechkin, T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, Patrick Kane, Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox, Jacob Trouba and every other player will be squaring off for this special event.
5 problems plaguing Rangers during recent rough stretch | amNewYork
The New York Rangers aren't playing very good hockey right now at the midway point of March.New York is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games, they've struggled with plenty of issues both on and off the ice and offer serious concerns about their potential as a title-contending team.Whether it's injuries or the after-affects of having to play shorthanded for over two weeks, the Rangers have plenty of things to be concerned about as a big week against top teams in the Metro division kicks off.
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers aren't playing their best hockey at the moment but the mark of a genuine title contender is about getting the win, not gaining style points.New York struggled throughout Saturday evening's contest against Buffalo but was carried to a 2-1 overtime win thanks to the heroics of Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin.
The best Ranger game of the season, plus is Artemi Panarin struggling?
Live From the Blue Seats is back to discuss the best Ranger game of the season, which was the drama filled and back-and-forth win over the Calgary Flames.Plus is Artemi Panarin struggling?The points are there, but the dominating performances are not, at least not consistently.What is the source?Is it line juggling?
NY Rangers trade for Vladimir Tarasenko; send Blais, Skinner, 1st to St. Louis - Blue Seat Blogs
Roster Moves ST.LOUIS, MO - MAY 21: St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during game three of a first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues on May 21, 2021, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images),The NY Rangers have traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, per Frank Seravalli, ending some rumors about Tarasenko, Timo Meier, and Patrick Kane.
CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Vladimir Tarasenko finally has a new home, and it's with the New York Rangers.Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola were traded Thursday by the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Sammy Blais, defensive prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick.
Finnish-connection key to Rangers important blockbuster trade | amNewYork
The trade that sent Vladimir Taraesnko to the Rangers was seen as a major bombshell that shook the rest of the NHL world Thursday afternoon.But an additional name heading to New York with Tarasenko could be as important as the top goal scorer.As part of the blockbuster trade that sent Sammy Blais and Hunter Skinner to St. Louis, the Rangers also acquired defenseman Nico Mikkola.
Artemi Panarin's 4 goal night lifts Rangers to 6-2 victory over Hurricanes | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers entered Saturday night with a chance to send a message to the rest of the NHL regarding their recent dominance.Message received.Artemi Panarin tallied four goals, the first hat trick for the Rangers this season, and New York blasted through the home-crowd Caniacs by a 6-2 final.
Jaroslav Halak came into Saturday night on a six-game personal win streak, while the Rangers as a team had won four in a row.Unfortunately, Vitali Kravtsov was scratched for Jake Leschyshyn.Fortunately, those winning streaks would continue despite being outplayed for most of the game.Both offenses came flying out of the gates, but Halak and Frederick Anderson were equal to the tests, at least for the first 15 minutes.
NY Rangers Fan Confidence Poll - Feb 13, 2023: Five in a row - Blue Seat Blogs
Last Week's Results: OTW 5-4 vs CGY, W 4-3 vs VAN, W 6-3 vs SEA, W 6-2 @ CAR Schedule This Week:2/15 @ VAN, 2/17 @ EDM, 2/18 @ CGY Season Record:31-14-8, 3rd in Metro DivisionLast Poll's Results: 6.18 Top stories from last week:
The Rangers a clean sweep of their games last week, beating Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle, and Carolina.
NY Rangers 2023 trade deadline to do list - Blue Seat Blogs
The NY Rangers 2023 trade deadline has started with a big splash, acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola without subtracting anything from the main roster.The roster is much more balanced with both Tarasenko and Mikkola on the roster, but it isn't yet complete.There's still a few items on Chris Drury 's to do list that should be resolved before the March 3 NHL trade deadline.
Rangers or Vitali Kravtsov? Who is to blame for latest fallout of former 1st rounder? | amNewYork
For the second time in over a year, Vitali Kravtsov has requested a trade from the New York Rangers.According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post, Kravtsov's camp is looking for a change of scenery by the March 3rd deadline if he is not a part of the club's immediate plans.Kravtsov was a healthy scratch in New York's 6-2 win over Carolina over the weekend, just a day after he played just under 11 minutes in the Rangers' 6-3 win over Seattle.
Rangers begin important Canadian road trip against Canucks Wednesday night | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams There isn't a hockey team in the Eastern Conference playing better than the New York Rangers right now.The acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko has awoken the Blueshirt offense in a way that deadline moves could only dream of.
NY Rangers Game 54: Rangers at Vancouver - Blue Seat Blogs
Game ThreadThe Rangers are now winners of five in a row, including strong six goal performances against Seattle and Carolina.They now head to the west coast to start their western Canada road trip in Vancouver.The Blueshirts have a trio of very winnable games ahead, and Vancouver, while playing better under Rick Tocchet, is not a good team.
Rangers win sixth straight in offensive domination of Canucks 6-4 | amNewYork
Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad each had two goals and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-4 Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.Chris Kreider and K'Andre Miller also scored for the Rangers, who are 7-0-1 in their last eight games.Igor Shesterkin stopped 25 shots.
Can the NY Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 2023? - Blue Seat Blogs
Live From the Blue Seats is back to discuss whether the NY Rangers can win the Stanley Cup in 2023.Following the Vlad Tarasenko trade, the Rangers are #1 on the TSN power rankings, have won six in a row, and are one of the most dangerous teams in the East.Tarasenko's arrival in New York also seems to have rejuvenated Artemi Panarin, who is riding high with four goals against Carolina on Saturday night.
Rangers have used a far more aggressive Artemi Panarin for 6th straight win | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams There hasn't been a more dominant offense in the last six games than the New York Rangers.And there hasn't been a more dominant player on said Rangers than Artemi Panarin.Known best for his playmaking acumen and setting teammates up for scores, a different Panarin has entered the fray for the Blueshirts: and this one might be the best of them all.
Rangers' dominant offensive run put to test against Connor McDavid and Oilers | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers are enjoying some of their best hockey of the season but it all comes to a head Friday night when they take on the best hockey player in the world.It's taken Connor McDavid 55 games to reach the 99-point plateau.
After handily dispatching the Canucks to extend their win streak to six, the Rangers continued their Canadian tour with a matchup against the Oilers.The one thing you absolutely don't want to do against the Oilers is get into penalty trouble.The Rangers wasted no time doing so.Vincent Trocheck was called for goalie interference, and Edmonton's league-best powerplay wasted little time in capitalizing.
Rangers start Oil drought in Edmonton with huge comeback win - Blue Seat Blogs
Game Wrap-ups The NY Rangers started an Oil drought in Edmonton with a huge come from behind shootout win against the Oilers.This Rangers team is never out of a game and last night just might have been one of their top three wins of the entire season.After going down 4-1 by the end of the first period, this team would embody the spirit of "No Quit in New York" and rally to win the game in a pulse-pounding six-round shootout.