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Knowing that ‘we had to win,’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin leads New York Rangers in Game 6

NEW YORK — Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin did it all in Saturday’s Game 6 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Not only did he make 37 saves, he had as many assists as his opponents had goals at Madison Square Garden. “Tonight was an important game. We had to win, and that’s exactly what we did,” […]

Henrik Lundqvist’s legacy in New York, Sweden and the NHL record book

“Back then, the drafts were nine rounds, and by the sixth or seventh, you’re just looking for a player that someone semi-likes,” explained then-assistant general manager Don Maloney. “You’re just trying to stay awake more than anything else.” The Rangers had already drafted a goalie, American-born Brandon Snee, in the fifth round. “But we didn’t […]

What will the next NHL bubbles look like? Lessons learned from the 2020 postseason

Cooper looked to his right and gave his eyes a roll. He took a deep sigh through a smile, which was an appropriate physical reaction to that query. “To be honest, there’s a lot of good. It’s been an experience. And for the most part, it’s been a really cool experience. I look back at […]

Future Hall of Famers for all 31 NHL teams

If only there were a formula that could determine Hall worthiness … Well, three years ago, we created one. It’s a simple four-quadrant test that one can apply to prospective Hall of Fame candidates to see whether they have the stuff of legends, and here it is: 1. Individual production: This encompasses a player’s statistical […]

The iconic hockey moments that should be statues: Bobby Orr has one; who should be next?

That got us to thinking: What are some other iconic moments in hockey history that deserve to be immortalized in statue form? Here are our picks, ranging from international glory to elite-level trolling: The 22-year veteran raises the Cup for the first time in his career. After a Game 7 clincher vs. the New Jersey […]

NHL experts pick our favorite All-Star moments, suggestions for new events, and bold predictions

The league is constantly making tweaks to the All-Star recipe — some good, some not so good — so we’ve gathered our panel to weigh in on our favorites from the past, our bold predictions for this weekend, and our suggestions for the future. Read through our entire rundown, or skip ahead to a particular […]