Rangers' Nathan Aspinall: Trio of helpers Saturday
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Aspinall posted three assists in OHL Flint's 5-3 win over Erie.
Aspinall has five goals and eight assists over eight contests in December. The 19-year-old forward continues to impress, logging 22 goals and 29 helpers over 32 appearances. He's already earned a career high in points and could push to top 100 for the season if he can keep up this pace all year.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Game changer in overtime
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Shesterkin made 28 saves in a 5-4 shootout win over the Flyers on Saturday.
Shesterkin surrendered two power-play goals in the second period, but then bricked things up, especially in overtime when he was the difference maker killing off two 4-on-3s to force the shootout. Shesterkin allowed 18 goals (.893) in his last six starts (3-2-1), but his overtime exploits Saturday could signal that this porous period is over.
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Rangers' Mika Zibanejad: First goal in five games
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Zibanejad scored a power-play goal and added an assist Saturday in a 5-4 shootout win over Philadelphia.
It was Zibanejad's first goal in five games (one assist); he rung up a one-timer from the left circle to make it 4-4 with 2:34 left in the third period. He has already put up seven power-play goals in 36 games -- that's the same total he put up in 82 games last year. Zibanejad is playing QB on the power play, which is delivering more with the man advantage.
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Rangers' Artemi Panarin: Goals galore in shootout win
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Panarin scored twice and got the game-deciding shootout goal in a 5-4 win over the Flyers on Saturday.
It was Panarin's second multi-goal game of the season. He opened the scoring at the end of the first period, and he then cut the score to 3-2 in the second period with a shot from the right circle that beat Samuel Ersson far side. Panarin has 13 goals, 23 assists and 112 shots in 36 games this season. His 11.6 shooting percentage is low, relative to his 14.5 career average, but he's picked up the pace with 42 shots in his last nine games (five goals, five assists).
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Rangers' J.T. Miller: Suffers injury Saturday
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Miller sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over Philadelphia, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Miller left the game in the third period after being hit by Philadelphia defender Nick Seeler. The 32-year-old Miller appeared to hurt his right arm or shoulder on the play. He still needs to be evaluated, making it unclear if he will play in Sunday's matchup against Nashville. If Miller is unavailable versus the Predators, Taylor Raddysh or Jonny Brodzinski could enter the lineup.
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Gets starting nod Saturday
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Shesterkin will patrol the home crease versus Philadelphia on Saturday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.
Shesterkin returned to form in St. Louis on Thursday, turning aside 26 shots in a 2-1 overtime win. He had allowed 10 goals on 67 shots in his three previous appearances, going 1-2-0. Overall, Shesterkin is 14-11-3 with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 28 starts this season. The Flyers are generating 2.85 goals per game in 2025-26, 23rd in the NHL.
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Rangers' Artemi Panarin: Ready to rock
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Panarin (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.
Panarin will return to a top-six role and see time on the first power-play unit after sitting out Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over St. Louis. The 34-year-old has tallied 11 goals while adding 23 assists over 35 contests this season.
Perreault scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Perreault's skate deflected a Will Cuylle pass into the net at 6:02 of the second period, tying the game at 1-1. They all count the same, and that will go down as Perreault's first NHL tally. The 20-year-old has picked up two points, three shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over four NHL appearances this season while adding 17 points in 20 outings for AHL Hartford.
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Rangers' J.T. Miller: Another overtime tally
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Miller scored the game-winning goal and added four shots on net in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
This was Miller's second overtime winner in the last four games. The 32-year-old center has three goals and four helpers through nine outings in December while maintaining his usual top-six role. He's up to a total of 10 goals (three game-winners), 21 points, 77 shots on net, 74 hits and a minus-11 rating across 34 appearances. Miller is on track to finish below a point-per-game pace for the first time since 2020-21.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Sharp in overtime win
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Shesterkin stopped 26 of 27 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Shesterkin had allowed at least three goals in each of his previous four outings, going 1-2-1 in that span. The 29-year-old netminder was much better against a Blues team on the second half of a back-to-back, allowing just a Jonatan Berggren tally late in the first period. Shesterkin is up to 14-11-3 with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 28 starts this season. The Rangers play a back-to-back over the weekend, hosting the Flyers on Saturday before visiting the Predators on Sunday.
Rangers' Artemi Panarin: Expected to miss Thursday's game
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Panarin (illness) is slated to miss Thursday's game in St. Louis, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Panarin was regarded as a game-time call due to the illness. He has 11 goals and 34 points in 35 outings this year. Gabe Perreault is expected to draw into the lineup and might even have a role in the top six due to Panarin's absence.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Exits ice first Thursday
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Shesterkin was the first goalie to leave the ice ahead of Thursday's road clash with St. Louis, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
Shesterkin has played in 10 of the Rangers' last 12 outings, posting a 6-3-1 record, 2.60 GAA and .906 save percentage. The Russian backstop is currently tied with Karel Vejmelka for the league lead in starts with 27, and could find himself in the mix for the Vezina Trophy if he can start putting together a string of victories.
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Rangers' Artemi Panarin: Game-time call Thursday
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Panarin will be a game-time decision versus the Blues on Thursday due to illness, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Panarin's absence would be a huge blow for the Rangers, as they would lose a top-line winger and a player from their No. 1 power-play unit. If the Russian winger does miss out, J.T. Miller would be a candidate to move up to the first line, while Will Cuylle could also be under consideration. In his 35 appearances this year, Panarin has racked up 11 goals and 23 helpers, including eight power-play points.
Chmelar was sent down to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
Chmelar has appeared in six games for the Rangers this season, in which he has failed to generate any points while posting 13 hits, three shots and seven PIM. The Rangers also returned Brett Berard to the minors, while bringing up Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault in corresponding moves.
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Rangers' Brett Berard: Sent down to minors
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Berard was assigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
Berard has been with the Rangers since late November, and he logged consistent time in the lineup. He appeared in 11 games and was held without a point while posting 15 hits, nine blocked shots and six PIM. The 23-year-old should have ample opportunities to contribute in the minors. The Rangers also sent down Jaroslav Chmelar on Wednesday, while bringing up Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault.
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Rangers' Gabe Perreault: Called up Wednesday
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Perreault was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
Perreault has made three appearances for the Rangers this year, recording an assist, four blocked shots and a hit while averaging 13:09 of ice time. He's been efficient in the minors, racking up 10 goals, seven assists, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 20 appearances with the Wolf Pack, and he'll provide additional depth for the Rangers after Brett Berard and Jaroslav Chmelar returned to Hartford on Wednesday.
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