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 made 36 saves for the Rangers, who lead the league with 100 …
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Rangers play the Blue Jackets, look to continue home win streak
Columbus Blue Jackets (19-28-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (39-17-3, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers will try to keep their five-game home win streak alive when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets. New York has a 10-5-0 record in Metropolitan Division play and a …
Read More »Lafreniere scores in OT, lifts Rangers over Avalanche 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored 1:53 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Monday night. Artemi Panarin also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 31 shots to help the Rangers get their second straight win. Nathan MacKinnon scored for the Avalanche, who had won three straight. Alexandar Georgiev finished with 27 …
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