The New York Rangers has a rough night on Tuesday. Not only did the team fall further back in the Metropolitan Division standings with a 4-0 loss to the Hurricanes at home, but they also helped validate every part of the blockbuster Mikko Rantanen trade.

As the trade deadline draws closer, the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers may end up being partners after all following new reports of their interest in a Blueshirts defenseman.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a bit of everything in their 4-0 win over the New York Rangers Tuesday night at MSG. For one, Frederik Andersen was a driving force in the win, turning aside 22 shots for his first shutout of the season.

New York took its first regulation loss since falling at the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Jan. 4, and its first on home ice since a 3-1 setback to the Hurricanes on Dec. 22.

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette issues statement on fan favourite enforcer Matt Rempe's recent performance since returning from his eight-game suspension.

The six players voted to each First Team will be on the ballot for the NHL All Quarter-Century Team that will be chosen via a fan vote that will start in February. Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Teams for the New York Rangers. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

The Colorado Avalanche ended a three-game losing streak Sunday by beating a white-hot New York Rangers team by a 5-4 score. It was the Avs' first win after their blockbuster trade that sent star right winger Mikko Rantanen to Carolina and brought in forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury from the Hurricanes,

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The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a $4.1 million average annual value,

Winger Arthur Kaliyev is finding ways to contribute as Rangers' resurgence continues with 5-0 win over Ottawa.

Finger-pointing from New York home town broadcasters cannot be ignored. Certainly not when slip-sliding Mika Zibanejad and sloppy Breadman Panarin are the overpriced culprits. After Panarin blew a first-minute play against Carolina one local broadcaster said, "Get him off the ice."