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Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

Apr. 23, 2024 23:37 PM EDT

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 scores 49th goal as Rangers beat Senators 4-0 to clinch Presidents' Trophy

Apr. 16, 2024 02:13 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have been on a mission since falling to the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the playoffs last spring. They responded by finishing with the NHL's best regular-season record. Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin made...

Zibanejad, Panarin lead Rangers to 5-2 win over Canadiens

Apr. 07, 2024 23:12 PM EDT

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...

Kreider scores tiebreaking goal late as Rangers beat Devils 4-3 in game that began with fights

Apr. 03, 2024 23:24 PM EDT

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,...

NHL-leading Rangers get 50th win, Quick sets US record in 8-5 victory over Coyotes

Mar. 30, 2024 22:20 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere had three goals and two assists, Jonathan Quick broke the victory record for U.S.-born goalies and the NHL-leading New York Rangers reached 50 wins, beating the Arizona Coyotes 8-5 on Saturday. Jonathan Quick stopped 27 shots in moving past...

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...

Mark Scheifele scores 3 and Jets beats Rangers 4-2

Mar. 20, 2024 00:48 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored three goals, Connor Hellebuyck made 38 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday night. Kyle Connor also scored for the Jets, who have won three straight and four of their last five. Winnipeg is 14-5-0 since Feb. 8...

Brodzinski scores go-ahead goal and Rangers top reeling Isles 5-2

Mar. 17, 2024 17:40 PM EDT

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...

Max Domi scores deciding goal in shootout to lift Maple Leafs to 4-3 win over Rangers

Mar. 03, 2024 00:15 AM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Max Domi scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night. John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander had goals in regulation for Toronto, which has won nine of its last 10 games. Ilya Samsonov...

Lafreniere scores twice Rangers extend winning streak 9 with 5-1 win over Devils

Feb. 22, 2024 23:22 PM EST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tying their longest winning streak in eight seasons, thrashing the rival New Jersey Devils, getting two goals from Alexis Lafreniere and another outstanding performance from goaltender Igor Shesterkin wasn't the difference for the New York Rangers. All they...