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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...

Panarin collects five points as surging Rangers race past reeling Penguins 7-4

Mar. 16, 2024 20:28 PM EDT

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

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...

Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski agree on a 2-year contract extension

Feb. 21, 2024 11:37 AM EST

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

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...

Kreider nets hat trick, Quick wins again as Rangers down Canadiens 7-4

Feb. 15, 2024 23:42 PM EST

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

Jan. 27, 2024 23:43 PM EST

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...

Jonathan Marchessault scores 3 times and Adin Hill stops 36 shots as Golden Knights beat Rangers 5-2

Jan. 26, 2024 23:19 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored three times, Adin Hill stopped 36 shots and the surging Vegas Golden Knights beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Friday night. Keegan Kolesar and Sheldon Rempal also scored to help Vegas improve to 5-0-1 in its last six games. Ivan...

Wheeler and Kakko lead Rangers to 5-2 win over Kraken at MSG

Jan. 16, 2024 23:36 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Wheeler had two goals, Kaapo Kakko scored in his second game back from a long injury absence and the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Tuesday night. Igor Shesterkin made 29 saves as the Rangers won their second straight after four consecutive...