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After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. Carolina was second on the power play and first on the penalty-kill, and New York was third in both. After special teams play keyed the Rangers' 4-3 win in the series opener, the Hurricanes...
Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also...
Rangers aware of Presidents' Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round
The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents' Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're just not thinking about that. Since the award was first given to team with the highest point total during the regular season in 1986, only...
Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs. Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal on the power play early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 23...
Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nothing seems to be able to knock the New York Rangers off their game, certainly not giving up a fluky bounce goal five minutes in or having seven penalties called on them. Again they responded to whatever the Washington Capitals threw at them, and now they're one...
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers withstood the strong bounce-back effort they anticipated from the Washington Capitals and held on to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents'...
Artemi Panarin has career year with MVP-caliber numbers for Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers
Artemi Panarin was an established offensive player before he signed with the New York Rangers in 2019. He has only boosted his numbers since then and is coming off a career year going into the playoffs. The Russian forward averaged 29 goals and 51 assists in his first four seasons...
Islanders score 3 goals in 1st period en route to 4-2 win over Rangers. Zibanejad leaves with injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, Noah Dobson added two assists and the New York Islanders used a three-goal first period to propel them to a 4-2 win against the Eastern-Conference leading New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Semyon Varlamov finished with 32 saves,...
Zibanejad, Panarin lead Rangers to 5-2 win over Canadiens
NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Sunday night. Chris Kreider and Alexis Lafreniere also scored, and Igor Shesterkin had 26 saves to help the Rangers...
Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night. Alexis Lafreniere had two goals and Igor Shesterkin...
