New York Rangers News

The Rangers suffered their fourth shutout loss through 14 games this season (6-6-2) and hope the veteran presence of Jonathan Quick between the pipes can return them to the win column. The 39-year-old Quick has been used sparingly early in the 2025-26 season, but has been excellent when called upon, posting a stellar 1.35 GAA and a .941 SV% in three games (2-1-0). The Rangers enter Friday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Red Wings team that is 5-1-0 on home ice this season.

The Rangers suffered their fourth shutout loss through 14 games this season (6-6-2) and hope the veteran presence of Jonathan Quick between the pipes can return them to the win column. The 39-year-old Quick has been used sparingly early in the 2025-26 season, but has been excellent when called upon, posting a stellar 1.35 GAA and a .941 SV% in three games (2-1-0). The Rangers enter Friday's contest as +107 road underdogs against a Red Wings team that is 5-1-0 on home ice this season.

Jaroslav Chmelar will make his NHL debut on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, sending Edstrom to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Edstrom had played all 14 games for the Rangers this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A) while averaging 9:59 time-on-ice in a bottom-six role.

Chmelar was a fifth-round pick of the Rangers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and will make his NHL debut on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. The towering 6'5 Czech forward scored 29 points (12G / 17A) in 71 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) last season. Adam Edstrom will exit the lineup to accommodate Chmelar's debut.

Trocheck has not played since suffering an upper-body injury in the second game of the season, but appears to be making strides for returning after returning to practice this week. The 32-year-old Trocheck scored 59 points (26G / 33A) in 82 games last season.

Urho Vaakanainen (lower body) will not play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Robertson to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Robertson is averaging 17:09 time-on-ice, recording seven blocks, nine hits, and one goal in seven games.

Vaakanainen is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 14:53 time-on-ice and has one points (0G / 1A) in 10 games this season. Matthew Robertson will draw into the lineup as Vaakanainen's replacement.

The Rangers started the season with otherworldly goaltending from Shesterkin, despite a losing 2-3-1 record, posting a 1.20 GAA and a .957 SV% in those six outings. Oddly enough, Shesterking has dropped off significantly, posting an ugly 4.00 GAA and .845 SV% in four games since, but has managed a better 2-1-1 record. The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as slight -101 home underdogs against a Carolina Hurricanes team that has lost three of its last four games (1-3-0).

Trocheck has not played since suffering an upper-body injury in the second game of the season, but appears to be making strides for returning after practicing in a non-contact jersey on Monday. The 32-year-old Trocheck scored 59 points (26G / 33A) in 82 games last season.

Vaakanainen is battling a lower-body injury and his status for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes is uncertain. The 26-year-old Finnish defenseman is averaging 14:53 time-on-ice and has one points (0G / 1A) in 10 games this season.

The Rangers' disappointing 4-5-2 start to the season is directly correlated to their poor play on home ice. They will be on the road, where they boast an impressive 4-1-1 record, when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Shesterkin has a solid 2.25 GAA and .916 SV% in eight games for the Rangers (2-4-2), but has struggled in his last two (0-1-1), allowing 11 goals on 54 combined shots (.796 SV%). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +143 road underdogs against an Oilers team that has earned points in four of its last five games (3-1-1).

The Rangers are off to a disappointing 3-5-2 start this season, but can't pin the blame on either of the goaltenders, who have regularly been effective between the pipes. The veteran 39-year-old Quick has seen limited action but been solid when called upon, showcasing a 2.03 GAA and .911 SV% in two games (1-1-0). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team with a 5-5-0 record to start the season

Rempe received a five-minute major for fighting with San Jose's Ryan Reaves last Thursday and did not return to the game, finishing with only 19 seconds of ice time. The 23-year-old Rempe has not played since and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. He is averaging 9:48 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in nine games this season.

The Rangers are off to a disappointing 3-5-2 start this season, but can't pin the blame on either of the goaltenders, who have regularly been effective between the pipes. The veteran 39-year-old Quick has seen limited action but been solid when called upon, showcasing a 2.03 GAA and .911 SV% in two games (1-1-0). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team with a 5-5-0 record to start the season.

Urho Vaakanainen will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Tuesday, sending Robertson to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Robertson has already played a career-high seven games this season and has one point (1G / 0A).

Jonny Brodzinski will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, sending Othmann to sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Othmann made his season debut in New York's most recent game, recording a -1 plus/minus in 12:31 time-on-ice.