Matt Rempe and Artemi Panarin scored 33 seconds apart in a three-goal second period as the New York Rangers opened the postseason with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals in an Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. Jimmy
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
Artemi Panarin scored in the third period and added an assist, Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves and the New York Rangers clinched the Metropolitan Division title and Presidents’ Trophy with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
The New York Rangers were about four minutes away from another misstep on Saturday and losing control of their destiny in the Eastern Conference postseason race while possibly losing the top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the first time
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
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
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
(((PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT USE TEAMS’ RECORDS IN NHL ROUNDUPS))) NHL roundup: Wednesday Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal to snap a tie with 4:57 remaining in the third period as the host New York Rangers rallied for a 4-3
The New York Rangers (50-20-4, 104 points) wrap the season series with the New Jersey Devils (36-34-4, 76 points) on Wednesday with a narrow lead in the Eastern Conference. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.