The New York Rangers’ decision to claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings paid immediate dividends. The 23-year-old winger debuted Thursday night in a 3–2 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden with the Rangers coming off a loss to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday.
Rangers, Devils and Matt Rempe
There’s been a lot of issues with the New York Rangers this season. Sure, head coach Peter Laviolette deserves some fault – but this time the organization should direct the blame at the players first before even thinking about the 60-year-old.
According to reports, Peter Laviolette and the New York Rangers made a bold offer to the Vancouver Canucks, but the Canadian organization turned down what would've been a blockbuster trade in the NHL.
The New York Rangers and head coach Peter Laviolette have been put on notice by star defenseman Adam Fox after the frustrating loss against the Dallas Stars.
According to New York Post's Dan Martin, Laviolette has announced that starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin will return to the crease against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. The 29-year-old netminder hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to an upper-body injury.
Igor Shesterkin will return to the New York Rangers lineup on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils after missing the last four games.
Unlikely hero Sam Carrick potted the game-winner at the 2:48 mark of overtime in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, capping off the Blueshirts’ latest hope that their most recent performance would be the one that turns things around for a team that remains under .500 and is four points back from the last wild card berth.
Shesterkin made 21 saves — including 11 in the first period — and allowed the Rangers’ offense enough time to win the game in OT.
NEW YORK — The Rangers have been playing better since the holiday break, but for that to matter, it has to translate into results. It did Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, a rival team near the top of the standings that blew out New York the last time they met.
The New York Rangers have granted defenseman Zac Jones permission to seek a trade, as reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman in his latest "32 Thoughts" column .
And it continued before Thursday night’s resumption of hostilities at the Garden against the Devils, as Peter Laviolette reconstructed his lineup once again.