Scuffling Rangers Trade Ex-No. 2 Pick Kaapo Kakko to Kraken After Scratching Him The forward did not take kindly to New York's handling of his situation. Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2024
Kaapo Kakko Has Blunt Reaction to Being Scratched Amid Rangers 3-10 Skid The 34-year-old forward was benched ahead of New York's loss to the Blues on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2024
Rangers dominate Devils, take 2-0 series lead back to the Garden NEWARK, N.J. – When this playoff series between the Rangers and Devils started on Tuesday, it looked as if it could be a long one. Newsday · Apr 21, 2023
Rangers get off to better start, cruise past Capitals WASHINGTON — Igor Shesterkin looks ready for the playoffs. And so does the Kid Line. Now the task will be for the rest of the Rangers to get their games in order by the time the postseason begins on April 17. Newsday · Apr 2, 2023
Rangers fall in OT to Sabres, rookie goalie Devon Levi BUFFALO, N.Y. — With no more games left against the teams ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings, if the Rangers are going to improve their position in the division race and try to get home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, they are going to… Newsday · Apr 1, 2023
Rangers beat Sabres on Artemi Panarin's overtime goal BUFFALO, N.Y. — Maybe it’s a chemistry thing. Maybe the Rangers are still trying to figure out exactly how to jell as a team after adding Patrick Kane to their roster 10 days ago. But something isn’t quite right with the Blueshirts at the moment. They’re searching for something. Newsday · Mar 12, 2023
Rangers lose to Flames on power-play goal in overtime CALGARY, Alberta — No matter how Saturday night’s game at Scotiabank Saddledome turned out for the New York Rangers, they will be flying home on Sunday after a highly successful road trip. Newsday · Feb 19, 2023
Rangers rally from two three-goal deficits to beat Oilers in shootout EDMONTON, Alberta — At the New York Rangers’ morning skate Friday, coach Gerard Gallant was asked how he felt about playing the Edmonton Oilers with Connor McDavid sitting on 99 points. Newsday · Feb 18, 2023
Vladimir Tarasenko scores first goal as a Ranger in win over Kraken NEW YORK — The Rangers, clamoring all season for a top-six right wing season, may have caught the NHL off-guard by pulling the trigger three weeks before the trade deadline on Thursday’s deal to acquire sniper Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues. Newsday · Feb 11, 2023
K'Andre Miller gets 3 assists as Rangers hold off Canucks for third straight win NEW YORK — A game against the out-of-it Vancouver Canucks, with former Islander Anthony Beauvillier in the lineup, looked like a great opportunity for the Rangers to pick up two easy points Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Newsday · Feb 9, 2023
Rangers lose to Leafs in overtime after failing to protect lead TORONTO – The question for the Rangers before their game against the Maple Leafs Wednesday in Scotiabank Arena was how they were would handle all of the Leafs' star power. Newsday · Jan 26, 2023
Line switches work out as Rangers score six, top Panthers NEW YORK — Gerard Gallant gets questioned a lot about how often he changes up his team’s forward lines, but the Rangers coach switched the lines again for Monday night’s game at Madison Square Garden against the Florida Panthers, and everything seemed to work out perfectly for the Blueshirts. Newsday · Jan 24, 2023
Rangers score three goals in third period to defeat Islanders, 5-3 NEW YORK — Kaapo Kakko desperately needed to redeem himself. And with 2:47 remaining in regulation against the archrival Islanders Thursday at Madison Square Garden, he did. Newsday · Dec 23, 2022
What all 32 NHL teams should wish for this holiday season, from better forwards (Predators) to a new coach (Canucks) Which NHL teams have been naughty or nice this year? USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022
Newsday · Dec 13, 2022 Filip Chytil's overtime goal gives Rangers comback win over Devils NEW YORK — The last time the Rangers played the Devils, back on Nov. 28, their season just about bottomed out.
Newsday · Dec 6, 2022 Kappo Kakko's and Alexis Lafreniere's move to Mika Zibanejad's line pays off in Rangers' victory over Blues NEW YORK — Rangers coach Gerard Gallant had tried being patient, but eventually, he had to do something. He’s been shaking things up more and more, trying all kinds of new line combinations. Maybe this time, he’s finally found something.
Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022 Red Wings rally, edge Rangers in overtime for third win in four days NEW YORK — Without so many key players, and playing a busy schedule against quality opponents, the Red Wings keep earning early-season points.
Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022 Three power play goals fuel Rangers' victory NEW YORK — Lesson No. 1 for any and all rebuilding teams coming into Madison Square Garden to play against the Rangers this season:
Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022 Lightning can’t shake off the rust in Game 1 loss to Rangers NEW YORK — After nine days off and in their Eastern Conference final opener, the Lightning weren’t the same team that swept the Florida Panthers.
Newsday · Apr 28, 2022 Rangers lose to Canadiens as most regulars are rested for playoffs After getting an injury scare when his leading scorer, Artemi Panarin, and Panarin’s linemate, Andrew Copp, left Tuesday’s game with upper- and lower-body injuries, respectively, Rangers coach Gerard Gallant decided to make a few changes with his lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden.
Newsday · Apr 16, 2022 Alexis Lafreniere's two goals help lead Rangers past Red Wings NEW YORK — For most of the season, Gerard Gallant has had to figure out where exactly to put Alexis Lafreniere. On Wednesday, that place ended up being the bench — the first healthy scratch of Lafreniere’s career. On Saturday, it was the highlight reel.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2022 Flyers fade quickly in 4-0 loss to Rangers PHILADELPHIA — With seven rookies in their lineup, the Flyers came out with youthful energy on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center, but that only carried them so far before the New York Rangers’ seasoned, skilled roster wore them down in a 4-0 loss.