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Kreider scores tiebreaking goal late as Rangers beat Devils 4-3 in game that began with fights
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal late in the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Wednesday night in a game that started with a 10-player brawl. Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist,...
Crosby, Rust score twice as Penguins beat Rangers 5-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist and Alex Nedeljkovic made 28 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat New York 5-2 on Monday night, snapping the Rangers’ five-game winning streak. Bryan Rust also scored twice and Emil Bemstrom added a goal for Pittsburgh,...
Panarin and Trocheck score shootout goals to lift NHL-leading Rangers past Avalanche 3-2
DENVER (AP) — Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck scored shootout goals, Igor Shesterkin made 38 saves through overtime and two more in the shootout to lead the NHL-leading New York Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Chris Kreider and Kaapo Kakko...
Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday. Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers, who have won five of six. Igor...
Panarin collects five points as surging Rangers race past reeling Penguins 7-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Artemi Panarin isn't ready to consider if this is the finest season of his nine-year career. It looks as if he is going to answer the question on the ice anyway. By the time he gets to game No. 82, there could be no doubt. Panarin had two goals and...
Shesterkin gets 13th career shutout in 200th NHL game as Rangers down Blues 4-0
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...
Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday. The contract is a one-way deal, with Brodzinski earning $787,500 annually whether he stays in...
Shesterkin has 41 saves, Rangers beat Stars 3-1 for 8th straight win
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...
Kreider nets hat trick, Quick wins again as Rangers down Canadiens 7-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored a hat trick, Adam Fox had four assists and Jonathan Quick made 31 saves as the New York Rangers downed the Montreal Canadiens 7-4 on Thursday to match a season best with their sixth straight victory. Mika Zibanejad added a goal and two assists...
Rangers score 7 unanswered goals, beat Senators 7-2 heading into All-Star break
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers scored seven unanswered goals to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Saturday night. Jonathan Quick made 29 saves to stop his five-game losing streak, and first-year Rangers coach Peter...
