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Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT

Mar. 26, 2024 23:46 PM EDT

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...

Igor Shesterkin gets 2nd consecutive shutout as Rangers beat Hurricanes 1-0

Mar. 12, 2024 22:42 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves for his second consecutive shutout, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the top teams in the Metropolitan Division. Adam Fox scored late in the first period, and that goal held...

Zibanejad, Gustafsson help Rangers beat Devils 3-1

Mar. 11, 2024 23:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Erik Gustafsson scored in the second period as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Monday night. Vincent Trocheck also scored and Jonathan Quick made 20 saves as the first-place Rangers won their second straight after losing...

Shesterkin gets 13th career shutout in 200th NHL game as Rangers down Blues 4-0

Mar. 09, 2024 23:35 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for his 13th career shutout in his 200th career NHL game, Vincent Trocheck and Jimmy Vesey scored first-period goals and the New York Rangers defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-0 on Saturday night. Chris Kreider and Kaapo Kakko also scored...

Panarin scores twice as Rangers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 11th win in 12 games

Feb. 28, 2024 23:14 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin had two goals and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Wednesday night. Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist and Adam Fox also scored as the Rangers won their sixth-straight at...

Lafrenière, Rempe help Rangers beat Flyers 2-1, tying franchise record with 10th straight win

Feb. 24, 2024 18:39 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière scored, Matt Rempe tallied his first career goal and got the Rangers going with another first-period fight and New York beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday to tie a franchise record with its 10th straight victory. Igor Shesterkin...

Shesterkin has 41 saves, Rangers beat Stars 3-1 for 8th straight win

Feb. 20, 2024 23:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Igor Shesterkin made 41 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 for their eighth straight win on Tuesday. Adam Fox, Kaapo Kakko and Vincent Trocheck scored for the Rangers in the matchup of division leaders. Miro Heiskanen scored for...

Panarin rallies Rangers to 6-5 win over Islanders in outdoor game at MetLife Stadium

Feb. 18, 2024 20:11 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After falling behind by three goals early in the second period, the New York Rangers kept their composure, kept up the pressure and got a big comeback win to remain perfect in outdoor games. Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime and the Rangers...

NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors

Feb. 18, 2024 19:19 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL's total of outdoor games to 41. Each of the four teams featured five players who previously played in a pro game in the open air. “Outdoor experiences,...

Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games

Feb. 16, 2024 21:04 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Things seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL's Stadium Series this weekend. ...