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An illustration of a player wearing a New York Rangers’ jersey with blue, red, and white accents and the text “Rangers” written across the jersey.

The Rangers pry elite talent out of the West 

The New York Rangers acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko in a blockbuster deal.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Though the trade deadline is not for a few weeks, the local New York Rangers and New York Islanders have both made significant splashes in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup run. On...

An illustration of a New York Rangers hockey puck with a blue background with tweets that read “hashtag N.Y.R., hashtag No Pride In N.H.L., hashtag No Quit In N.Y. and hashtag No Pride In N.Y.”

No pride in New York after Rangers failed Pride Night

The New York Rangers’ Pride Night debacle sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

There was a distinct lack of pride when the New York Rangers took the ice for warmups before their 7 p.m. game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, Jan. 27. Not in pride...

An illustration of the New York Rangers N.H.L. team logo on a hockey puck against a blue-and-white background reminiscent of a skating rink.

How the New York Rangers can help develop their young players

Through 10 games this season, the Rangers are 5-3-2. Here’s WSN’s evaluation on how players have fared so far.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

With the month of November underway, the Rangers have had a decent start to the season. While they have yet to dominate the league, they have also not collapsed to start the year,...

An illustration of the New York Rangers N.H.L. team logo on a hockey puck against a blue and white background, reminiscent of a skating rink.

5 things to know about the New York Rangers this season

After an unprecedented run to the Eastern Conference finals last season, the Rangers have started 3-1-1 in its 2022 campaign.
Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

The New York Rangers are five games through the regular season, with a current record of 3-1-1 after an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 20. While it is still early,...

An illustration of the logo of the New York Rangers N.H.L. team on a hockey puck against a blue and white background.

5 early season predictions for the New York Rangers

The Rangers season kicks off next week with a home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer October 7, 2022

1. Igor Shesterkin finishes top three in Vezina Trophy voting This prediction is likely the most accurate of the bunch. Shesterkin looks unstoppable in net most nights, so much...

Illustration of a player wearing the Texas Rangers’ jersey with blue, red, and white accents and text “RANGERS” written across the jersey.

Excitement grows as the Rangers enter training camp

After an unexpected playoff run last June, the New York Rangers look to build upon their success this upcoming season.
Ahaan Sabherwal, Staff Writer September 23, 2022

“Stanley Cup Contender” are words New York Rangers fans have not heard since the days of Henrik Lundqvist and his dazzling saves. However, the emergence of a young goaltender...

The New York Rangers celebrate their victory over the Montreal Canadiens in game six of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. NYU reacts to the team’s success.

NYU Reacts: Rangers Win Over Canadiens

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor April 24, 2017
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs journey on, the Rangers bested the Montreal Canadiens in six games. Here's the take from NYU students.
Some NYU students stay true to the sports teams of their hometowns while others find themselves potentially at the front of Yankee Stadium.

Does Coming to New York Mean Switching Teams?

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
NYU students, as well as New Yorkers at large, come from all over, bringing sports allegiances with them. But would any of them consider switching teams to the New York alternative?
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

Ashley Arnold and Rachel Ruecker September 9, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.
Each year, the Stanley Cup winner is highly anticipated and speculated.

Staff Picks: Stanley Cup Finals

Staff, WSN Sports April 13, 2016
Now that the stage is set for the postseason, the WSN Sports Desk gives its expert predictions on who'll take the Cup.
NHL update at the quarter mark

NHL update at the quarter mark

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
WSN's Rachel Ruecker reviews her NHL predictions after the season's first quarter.
John Tortorella, known for his outlandish personality and heated relationship with the media, has recently been hired to coach the USA hockey team.

Tortorella hire might not pay off for Blue Jackets

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
After getting off to a rough start, will the always outspoken John Tortorella be a good fit in Columbus as the coach of the Blue Jackets?