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• Capitals 3, Rangers 1: Capitals Pull Away Early and Topple Rangers

  Brent Johnson had 28 saves, including a pivotal stop on a penalty shot in the third period Saturday night, leading the Capitals to victory on Saturday night. Posted Saturday, November 08, 2008 11:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Washington Capitals

• N.H.L. Roundup: Against His Former Team, Zherdev Fuels the Rangers

  Right wing Nikolai Zherdev made a successful return to Columbus on Friday night, collecting a goal and two assists for the Rangers in a victory over the Blue Jackets. Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 10:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Columbus Blue Jackets

• N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Prospect Mourned In Russia

  Family, friends, teammates and thousands of fans paid their last respects to Alexei Cherepanov, the rising hockey star who died after heart problems during a game. Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:51 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

• Rangers 4, Blackhawks 2: Dubinsky Lifts Rangers in Home Opener

  The heart of the Rangers’ victory on Friday night against the Blackhawks was center Brandon Dubinsky. Posted Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:24 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, National Hockey League, Chicago Blackhawks, Dubinsky, Brandon

• Rangers Bonded on Trip to Europe

  As the Rangers returned to their practice facility to prepare for the rest of their season, they described a pull-together moment before an exhibition game. Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 10:07 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

• Rangers 2, Lightning 1: Rangers Open Season With Victory in Prague

  Markus Naslund and Brandon Dubinsky scored to lift the Rangers to victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening game of the N.H.L. regular season in the capital of the Czech Republic. Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 5:35 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, Tampa Bay Lightning, National Hockey League

• Rangers Roll to Start European Tour

  The Rangers’ four-game European tour started on an impressive note Tuesday when they defeated SC Bern Bears, 8-1, in an exhibition in Switzerland. Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:45 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

• For Rangers, First Stop On Schedule Is Prague

  The N.H.L. released the season’s schedule under its new alignment. Teams will meet each team in its division six times instead of eight, and every team will play each other. Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

• Jagr’s New York Exit Becomes N.H.L. Farewell

  Jaromir Jagr signed a three-year deal with the Russian league team Avangard Omsk. Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 5:00 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Jagr, Jaromir

• Devils Keep Their Roster Filled With Familiar Names

  Two veteran Devils players decided to return Tuesday, when the N.H.L. free-agent signing period began. Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:34 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League, Brodeur, Martin, Free Agents (Sports), Atlanta Thrashers

• As First Step, Rangers Fortify Defense

  O n the first day of the N.H.L.’s free-agency period the Rangers moved to improve their defensive corps. Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:28 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Free Agents (Sports)

• N.H.L. Takes Aggressive Stand Against Rangers

  A lingering dispute over control of the Rangers' Web site took a nasty turn Thursday when the N.H.L. asked a judge to open the door for punishing the owner of the team for filing a lawsuit against the league. Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 5:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Bettman, Gary

• To Rangers, Antics Are Just Avery Being Avery

  The forward remained the center of attention after the N.H.L. targeted the stick-waving, goalie-distracting tactic he used in Game 3. Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:12 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Avery, Sean, Hockey, Ice, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League

• Avery’s Strategy Draws Ire of Devils

  The Devils were infuriated with Sean Avery when he stationed himself in front of Martin Brodeur and obscured his vision, even though they knew there was no rule against what he did. Posted Monday, April 14, 2008 9:14 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Avery, Sean, Hockey, Ice, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League

• Slap Shot: Leetch Weighs Changes to Defenseman’s Game

  Two years removed from his career as one of the top offensive defensemen of his time, Brian Leetch has the time these days to study the game on TV. Posted Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:44 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Leetch, Brian