This marks Vladislav Gavrikov’s first time back in LA since he signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Rangers on July 1. The 30-year-old defenseman played 179 games over parts of three seasons with the Kings, including 2024-25 when he helped them be one of the best defensive teams in the NHL.

Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, and Anton Forsberg made 28 saves after taking over for injured Darcy Kuemper in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4-3 victory over the slumping New York Rangers.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers. Iorio, 23, skated in 21 games for the San Jose Sharks this season and recorded three points.

PITTSBURGH — Players with an upside are the top target of this Rangers retooling initiative, and the club made its first pickup via the waiver wire on Saturday. Defenseman Vincent Iorio is headed to New York after the Blueshirts claimed him off waivers from the Sharks,

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, one of three netminders on Canada’s upcoming Olympic hockey roster, has been cleared to return after suffering a neck injury against the New York Rangers on Tuesday.

Darcy Kuemper avoided a serious injury when his Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night.

The NHL opens the week with a five-game slate on Monday night. I closed last week with a 2-1 night on Friday thanks to the Golden Knights winning in Mitch Marne

On Jan. 16, New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury released a letter informing fans that the club was about to retool its roster. He indicated it would likely mean parting ways with players key to previous success in recent years.

With the NHL preparing to break for the Olympic Games, ClutchPoints is presenting its third 2026 NHL Mock Draft of the season.