The Rangers spent most of the first period playing a north-south game that yielded two goals. They reverted to the east-west style that has marked most of their season during the final 40 minutes; it led to them being outshot 21-10 and a 10-2 margin in high-danger chances for the Kraken, according to Natural Stat Trick.

The New York Rangers’ 2025–26 season is starting to come off the rails, so as the trade deadline approaches, more names are finding their way into the rumor mill.

Most of Drury’s moves last season were aimed at shedding veterans to shake up the Rangers’ core, but Miller was a very notable exception. He was coveted for his ferocious play style and fiery leadership, then promptly named the franchise’s 29th captain less than eight months after being acquired from Vancouver.

Sportsnet: Former Rangers bench boss Gerard Gallant stepped down as coach of the Shanghai Dragons in the KHL due to health reasons. The Athletic ($$): Aaron Portzline analyzes why the Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason at this point of the season, and replaced him with Rick Bowness.

Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.

The New York Rangers are bereft of impact players. We know it, and head coach Mike Sullivan will know it. The vaunted 2026 free-agent class is now a dud. There are no obvious top players the Rangers can anticipate will be available either at the trade deadline or in the offseason.

The Rangers have indeed recalled Othmann to their NHL roster, according to a team announcement. The move returns the Rangers’ 2021 first-round pick back to their NHL roster for the first time in 2026.

The Rangers fell to their 15th loss at Madison Square Garden, where they haven't won a game in regulation since November.