<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a>, J.T. Miller, and the New York Rangers made a statement in the NHL. Taking down the Dallas Stars by a score of 3-2 in overtime, the Broadway Blueshirts got back in the win column. Moreover, the Rangers put on a strong performance in front of their home fans at Madison Square Garden — a lingering issue all season long.



It wasn’t always pretty, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> found a way. Facing off against Dallas was never going to be easy, and New York knew it had to deliver its best effort. That it did, and the Blueshirts walked away with their third home win of the NHL season because of it.



After the game, Sullivan issued a sincere message for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller">Miller</a> and the rest of the locker room to hear. “I really liked the response after we got scored against,” Sullivan said, via <a href="https://www.nhl.com/">NHL.com</a>. “We didn’t sink. 



“You get the feeling behind the bench. You can tell when those types of moments affect a team either in a negative way or the opposite. You can feel it on the bench and the feeling I got tonight was that the response was the right one, to answer, just drop the puck and play and let’s keep going at these guys, try to dig in here and find a way to get that tying goal. I give the players a lot of credit.”



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<h2>Rangers have found a rhythym</h2>



With the win against the Stars, Sullivan’s Rangers confirmed what many around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> were starting to realize: New York is finding its footing. It took a while, but it seems the Blueshirts are now truly buying in.


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The Rangers have won four of their last five games in the 2025-26 NHL season. Moreover, they took down some perennial contenders in the league, both on the road and at home during this stretch. Now, New York must keep it going as it gears up to face the Ottawa Senators in Canada’s capital.



<h2>Will Cuylle speaks on team’s resilience</h2>



The Rangers are only 28 games into the season, yet they have been put through the wringer already. Whether Sullivan and his staff expected this year to be as challenging as it’s been or not, they knew it wouldn’t be an easy ride. The team has gone through its growing pains, and is finally seeing some fruits grow out of it. On that note, forward Will Cuylle voiced an honest comment on the team effort required to beat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-stars">Stars</a>.



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“After a poor performance on Saturday [against the Lightning], I think it shows some resilience in here,” Cuylle stated after the game, via The New York Post’s Mollie Walker on X. “Just bouncing back and being able to reset. Being proud of the way we play in front of our fans is really important to all of us. I’m glad we could put out a good effort today and get the win.”



Though they have more games played under their belt, the Rangers are now one point behind the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. After last season’s disappointing results, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs is an absolute must for the Broadway Blueshirts.

NHL News: Mike Sullivan sends J.T. Miller, NY Rangers bold message after comeback win against Stars

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Sullivan sends Miller, NY Rangers bold message after win vs Stars

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers are leaving no stone unturned. Amid a testing NHL season, there aren’t many things the team in New York isn’t willing to try in hopes of turning the tide. However, it seems handing a rookie goaltender his first career start is one item on that brief list.



Shortly after Jonathan Quick was placed on Injured Reserve (IR) with a lower-body injury, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> called up rookie netminder Dylan Garand from the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack. Most fans in The Big Apple expected the former fourth-round in 2020 to make his NHL debut in the 2025-26 campaign. 



However, that has been stopped on its tracks. Sullivan and his staff sent Garand back to the minors, calling up veteran Spencer Martin instead. The decision caught fans by surprise, and the head coach has now explained the reasoning behind his verdict.



“We don’t want anybody sitting on the sidelines too long,” Sullivan stated, via The Athletic’s Vince Mercogliano on X. “We want guys playing, and that’s an important aspect that we try to manage all the time. Spencer’s a guy that we don’t have a lot of familiarity with. It gives us an opportunity to get to know him a bit, see him practice, things of that nature. Those are a few of the reasons why.”



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<h2>Move can also signal positive news on Quick</h2>



While the Blueshirts would like to see what Garand can do in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> and how he holds his own against the best players in the world, timing may not be on his side right now. Moreover, Sullivan mentioned Quick could be back in the lineup sooner rather than later, which would cause Garand’s debut to make less sense.


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“[Jonathan Quick] is obviously back involved with the practice environment, and we’ll see where that goes moving forward,” Sullivan told reporters after Tuesday’s practice in Manhattan. “But we feel he is making progress also.”



<h2>Garand’s numbers so far in the 2025-26 AHL season</h2>



Garand has played 11 games for the Wolf Pack in the AHL. Despite his skill set, he hasn’t been able to keep the team afloat. Considered Hartford’s starter, Garand currently holds a losing record this season, with six regulation losses, two overtime losses, and just three wins. 



Through 20 games, the Wolf Pack have a 7-9-4 record, placing them sixth out of eight teams in the Atlantic Division. The organization in the Insurance Capital of the World is coming off a disappointing 2024–25 campaign in which it missed the Calder Cup Playoffs. This time around, the Wolf Pack hope to get back on track, but so far Hartford has had no luck.


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NHL News: NY Rangers HC Mike Sullivan offers clear explanation for controversial decision on rookie

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Sullivan offers clear explanation for controversial decision on Rangers rookie

After yet another gruesome defeat on home ice, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a> isn’t letting J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers off the hook. As the team practiced ahead of a truly testing showdown in the NHL, the head coach commanded a blunt four-word order to the squad.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> are looking to wipe the slate clean after an embarrassing 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. In order to do so, they must get back in the win column in the 2025-26 NHL season. But even then, the Blueshirts have dug themselves a hole too big to climb out of with an occasional strong outing. Fans in The Big Apple demand consistency.



On that note, Sullivan is demanding more out of his players. The two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach made that perfectly clear with a bold instruction for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller">Miller</a> and company.



“Make people defend you,“ Sullivan reportedly mandated the Rangers during the team’s practice on Monday per The Athletic’s Vince Mercogliano on X. The instruction given out in New York is for the Blueshirts to hang on to the pucks, instead of giving away possession as easily as they’ve done so far.



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<h2>Change of plans for Sullivan’s NY Rangers</h2>



Through the early stages of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season, Sullivan’s Rangers have been characterized for their dump-and-chase philosophy. Putting pucks in deep and being aggressive on the forecheck has proven a recipe for success for many teams across the league. However, there is one key aspect the Blueshirts have seemingly overlooked: actually fighting to regain possession in the offensive zone. 


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New York’s lackluster effort on the forecheck has been noted by upset fans. Being outplayed is one thing, but being out-hustled is a whole different story. And it usually signals bigger problems within the locker room and the team’s identity.



“They dump and then have no interest chasing which is the most maddening of it. Drives me bonkers so I can’t imagine how frustrated the coach is,” an user noted about the Rangers on X.



<h2>Fine line for the Rangers</h2>



The dump-and-chase philosophy is one of the most polarizing in hockey. Some live by it; others absolutely disdain it. There is a very fine line separating it between being successful or turning disastrous. 



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For skilled players, it can feel like a grueling, limiting dome being put over their game. If they find themselves with possession in the neutral zone, they must make a decision in a matter of seconds: hold on to the puck—risking a turnover that puts their team in a compromising position—or take the easy option, which is simply putting the puck in deep. 



However, small risks have small rewards. Constantly dumping the puck comes at the expense of explosive plays. Moreover, if the team struggles to actually put pressure on the forecheck, then it all becomes in vain. That has been the case for the Rangers so far, and part of the reason why Sullivan is now making an in-season adjustment.


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Hoping to spark change in NY Rangers, Mike Sullivan issues bold 4-word order for J.T. Miller and the rest of the team

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Sullivan issues bold 4-word order for J.T. Miller, NY Rangers

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> is showing the New York Rangers he isn’t afraid of taking risks. With the Broadway Blueshirts going through testing times in the NHL, the new head coach in The Big Apple announced a bold measure after defenseman Adam Fox was placed on Injured Reserve (IR).



Losing Fox to what’s been reported as a week-to-week injury hurts the Rangers in more ways than one. For starters, Sullivan and company will miss the best blueliner on the roster, who can produce as good as any in both ends of the ice. In addition, being without Fox means the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> lose their power play quarterback. The role usually taken up by the best defenseman on the team is now up for grabs. Or rather was.



As the Rangers hit the ice for practice on Monday, Sullivan revealed a bold strategy for the team’s man-advantage situations. As The Athletic’s Peter Baugh reported, New York will roll out a five-forward power play unit. With the likes of Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller, Vincent Trocheck, and Will Cuylle, the Rangers hope to cover up for Fox’s absence.



<h2>Sullivan makes honest confession on Fox’s potential replacements </h2>



Reports suggest Fox is scheduled to return after the new year. As New York enters Christmas season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> without its top blueliner, it will need the rest of the defensemen on the team to step up their game. 



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On that note, many expected one of Scott Morrow, Braden Schneider, or Vladislav Gavrikov to take over the QB role on the top PP unit. However, Sullivan confessed that asking the blueliners to command the power play may be too much to ask out of them.


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“We don’t think that’s the strength of their games to this point,” Sullivan admitted after the Rangers practiced on Monday, via @Peter_Baugh on X (formerly Twitter).



<h2>Rangers must take risks</h2>



The way the 2025–26 NHL season has gone for Sullivan and the Rangers, it seems not many things could go any worse. New York’s power play ranks 12th in the league—21.3% of success rate. 



At the moment, it’s not among the biggest topics of concern for fans in Manhattan. If anything, there is more room to dip below than to climb up for the man-advantage unit, so running a defenseman-less unit could turn more costly than beneficial.



Having five of their best forwards together on one unit could turn into a true case of putting all the eggs in one basket. The risk–reward is there for New York, but it looks like the Blueshirts know desperate times require desperate measures. Whether the decision pays off or not is a whole different story.


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With Fox on IR, Sullivan’s Rangers turn heads with major decision

NHL News: After placing Adam Fox on IR, Mike Sullivan’s NY Rangers turn heads with major decision

Mike Sullivan and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Rangers</a> had no answers for Jon Cooper and the Tampa Bay Lightning. After being humbled at home by the Bolts, the Blueshirts head coach’s postgame remarks stood in stark contrast to Cooper’s. So far, their NHL seasons have been like day and night, and their latest comments made that perfectly clear.



Scoreboard watchers could argue that a 4-1 loss—in which the final goal came on an empty net—is far from a tragic outcome in the NHL. However, in this case, the final score doesn’t do the story of the night justice. Sullivan and the Rangers were blown out of the water by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jon-cooper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cooper</a>’s Lightning. If not for Igor Shesterkin, the goal tally could’ve reached season highs. After the game, Sullivan didn’t mince words on his thoughts.



“We got outcompeted from the drop of the puck,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sullivan</a> commented per <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. “There’s got to be a willingness and a want to be first to pucks, to embrace physicality. We knew the type of game it was going to be. 



“That team, they’ve got hard skill, they compete and they skate. That was the type of game it was going to be. I don’t think we had the wherewithal to match the intensity. I just feel we lost puck battles all over the rink and it’s hard to establish any sort of game that you want to play if you don’t win puck battles.”



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<h2>Cooper’s postgame comment</h2>



As for Cooper and the Bolts, their stay in The Big Apple couldn’t have been any better. Coming into the campaign with sky-high hopes, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lightning</a> have seemingly managed to exceed expectations. After the commanding victory against the Rangers, Cooper made sure to praise his players for yet another spotless outing.


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“Honestly, we’ve got a really good vibe going,” Cooper admitted. “These back-to-backs are tough. We knew they had it too, and they had a goalie that was playing both games so we thought, hopefully we could jump on them early. Fortunately, we did.”



<h2>Lightning strikes twice—and more</h2>



Tampa Bay has now won seven straight, improved to 16-7-2 (8-2-2 away) on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season, and is shaping up to be the biggest threat in the Eastern Conference. Only a glance around the locker room tells everything that needs to be known about the juggernaut in Cigar City.



The Lightning boast a roster that knows what it takes to win, a head coach whose leadership is second to none, an annual Hart Trophy candidate in Nikita Kucherov, enough depth to intimidate any opponent, and a goaltender in Andrei Vasilevskiy who routinely makes saves the human body shouldn’t be capable of. Needless to say, the Bolts are for real—and they made the most of their stay in New York City to put the league on notice.



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<h2>The Rangers can’t catch a break</h2>



As for the Rangers, Shesterkin is capable of shutting the door just as well as any goalie in the league. However, with the team registering the fifth-lowest goals per game and the seventh-worst shots per game—2.63 and 25.9, respectively—the Russian netminder often finds himself left hanging out to dry. That’s especially true at Madison Square Garden, where the Blueshirts are 2-8-1 this season and have been outscored 31-17.

Mike Sullivan and Jon Cooper drop completely opposite statements highlighting current trend for NY Rangers and Lightning

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Sullivan and Cooper drop completely opposite statements after Lightning beats Rangers

Just when the sun seemed to be rising on the New York Rangers, another disastrous outing changed the tune. Following the 4-1 loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, captain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J.T. Miller</a> took it upon himself to deliver a wake-up call for Mike Sullivan and company.



Riding a three-game winning streak, Miller and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> returned to Madison Square Garden. So far in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Broadway Blueshirts have consistently let their fans down at home—a lingering issue that remains unresolved. After the catastrophic loss to Tampa Bay, New York only saw that outstanding debt grow even larger.



This time, however, Miller knows exactly whom to point the blaming finger at. After the final horn went off, the captain made sure to address what can no longer be called a slump or a mental block. It seems to be a characteristic of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sullivan</a>’s Rangers—one that could send the season down the drain.



“We did it to ourselves,” J.T. Miller called it as it was after the defeat on home ice, via <a href="https://www.nhl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. New York now registers a 2-8-1 record when playing at Madison Square Garden—the worst home mark in the NHL. The world’s most famous arena has always been a bucket list in New York City. With the Rangers’ current form, it’s become a dream rink for the rest of the league as well.



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<h2>Miller calls out the team</h2>



Even after allowing three goals in a loss, goalie Igor Shesterkin was named the third star of the game. Far from encouraging, it goes to show just how badly the Rangers were outplayed by the red-hot <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lightning</a>. Miller certainly didn’t let the embarrassing effort go unnoticed.


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“There was no urgency today. We dipped our toe into the game and got outplayed basically the whole time. It’s unacceptable,” Miller added. “We’re trying to develop a standard and an identity around here and that was certainly not it.”



<h2>Lightning couldn’t be any different</h2>



As Tampa Bay bolted into MSG and brought back the ghosts from the not-so distant past to New York, the Lightning extended their great start to the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> campaign. Outshooting the Rangers 35-13, the win was not once at threat during the cold night in the Big Apple. 



After the game, Nick Paul’s comments reflected just how different the season is going for the Bolts. “I just feel like we found our team identity and we’re building on it,” Paul commented per NHL.com. “We found what it takes to win and we’re just buying in every single game.”

NHL News: NY Rangers captain J.T. Miller bluntly sends five-word statement to Mike Sullivan, teammates after loss to Lightning

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NY Rangers captain Miller sends Sullivan, teammates five-word message

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>, under the guidance of head coach Mike Sullivan, have bounced back in style, completing a commanding two-game road sweep after a rough stretch earlier in the week. Facing depleted Eastern Conference rivals, the Blueshirts demonstrated depth, precision, and poise, pulling off a 4-2 victory over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a> before cruising past the Boston Bruins, 6-2, at TD Garden.



Despite the absences of key Bruins players such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak">David Pastrnak</a>, Charlie McAvoy, Pavel Zacha, and Matej Blümel, these wins carry weight in the standings and set the tone for the Rangers’ confidence moving forward. A strong showing in these matchups also reassured fans that the team can capitalize on opportunities, even against challenging lineups.



The second leg of the sweep saw the Rangers break the game open in the second period, firing 17 shots on Joonas Korpisalo while limiting the Bruins to just five. Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals just 45 seconds apart, giving New York a 4-0 cushion heading into the third. Head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> noted the importance of staying disciplined and maintaining intensity despite holding a significant lead.



<h2>How did Sullivan assess the sweep?</h2>



“The power play, obviously, was the difference maker in the game,” Sullivan said. according to The New York Post. “After they outplayed us early in the second period, we responded. Everything we talked about between periods, we tried to set out to do. Playing a simplified game and forcing them to work 200 feet for scoring chances was key.”



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Sullivan praised the Rangers’ ability to stay composed after the Bruins scored, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and executing their game plan. “You’re almost guarding against human nature where you want to exhale and you can’t in today’s game,” he added.


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<h2>Key takeaways from the road sweep</h2>



The sweep gives New York momentum and demonstrates the team’s capability to dominate even against strong opponents when executing well. Special teams and disciplined defensive play proved decisive, while the Rangers’ depth allowed them to weather minor threats without losing control.


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The Rangers will aim to carry this form into their next stretch of games, with the coaching staff stressing the importance of consistency and focus on both ends of the ice.

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Sullivan reflects on NY Rangers victory over Bruins to complete road sweep

NHL News: Mike Sullivan reflects on NY Rangers victory over Bruins to complete road sweep

Fans in Manhattan may not dare say it, yet, but it’s sure looking that way. After a rocky start to his tenure, it seems <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers are finally starting to click. One great indicator of that might just be J.T. Miller’s latest statement in the 2025-26 NHL season.



Making his return to the lineup after a two-game absence, Miller recorded an assist during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a>’ visit to the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. However, the captain did just what captains do: wear his heart on a sleeve when addressing the rest of the team. With a very sincere comment, the 32-year-old let Sullivan and company know his thoughts on New York’s performance in the City of Oaks.



“Tonight, I don’t think we were at our best,” Miller honestly commented after the game, via The New York Post. “We found a way to win, and I thought our third was our best period. It’s funny, you go out through the first 15 games of the year, how many games we thought we should have won. This is one of those that hopefully can help even some of those out.”



While Miller—and everybody on the Rangers—will gladly take the win and move on, the captain’s comments do serve as a reminder to Sullivan and the coaching staff. The way New York is playing can work for now, but it will most likely be short-lived. Sooner or later, the Blueshirts will have to show consistency.



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<h2>Rangers know they can’t win them all</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> seasons are 82 games long. No team in the history of the sport has ever gone unbeaten through an entire year. Although some have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-teams-that-came-close-to-an-undefeated-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">come close to an undefeated season</a>, it’s safe to say no side will ever accomplish such a feat. Moreover, it’s impossible for a team to play at the top of their game every single outing. 


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The Rangers have learned that, but not without their fair share of bumps and bruises. What matters in the NHL is finding a way to walk away with points on a regular basis. It doesn’t always have to be pretty. That may be the case with New York’s latest win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina</a>. 


 

 


As the Blueshirts’ captain, J.T. Miller, admitted, it wasn’t the best performance from the squad, but when it’s all said and done, the only thing fans will remember days from now is the big “W” next to the final score.



<h2>What Sullivan and New York needed</h2>



Following the big win on home ice against the St. Louis Blues, Sullivan’s Rangers had to prove they could keep the momentum going when hitting the road. Up to this point in the NHL season, the Broadway Blueshirts have been seemingly hexed. Either they put on embarrassing performances at home and deliver on the road, or vice versa. Having consistent production regardless of where they played seemed to be a lot to ask from New York’s fans. Perhaps that can change now.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> steadied their recent form on Wednesday night, claiming a 4–2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes with captain J.T. Miller returning to the ice. After four straight losses earlier this month, New York played with pace and structure, while Igor Shesterkin’s 36 saves anchored a much-needed win.



Carolina pushed aggressively, registering 38 shots and narrowing the deficit late, but the Rangers maintained control in key moments. Contributions throughout the lineup — including goals from Artemi Panarin, Noah Laba, Vincent Trocheck, and Will Cuylle — allowed New York to dictate stretches of play even when under pressure.



In the postgame availability, head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a> made his stance clear, saying “We started the game the right way,” New York coach Sullivan said, according to <a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-carolina-hurricanes-game-recap-november-26-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a>. 



He added: “Trying to play north-south, trying to put pucks behind them. When you play that way against a team like that, that wants to play on top of you, you can take them out of the game they want to play.”



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<h2>How did the Rangers’ game plan neutralize the Hurricanes?</h2>



New York’s blueprint became evident early. Their willingness to play direct, funnel pucks deep, and attack off retrievals forced the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Hurricanes</a> to defend more than they preferred. 


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Shesterkin’s calm performance behind them allowed the Rangers to manage momentum swings and survive Carolina’s surges, including a powerful third-period push that briefly narrowed the score.



<h2>J.T. Miller’s return</h2>



J.T. Miller, returning after a two-game absence, offered a straightforward evaluation of the matchup. He acknowledged that Carolina dictated much of the pace early, admitting that “they played a little quicker than us for the majority of the game.” 



Miller noted that the Rangers eventually found their footing in the third period by playing behind the Hurricanes’ defense and sustaining longer offensive sequences. 


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He also pointed to Shesterkin’s impact, emphasizing that “when we did have some breakdowns, [Shesterkin] played unreal,” underscoring how critical the goaltender was in securing the win.

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K’Andre Miller is up for an emotional night in the 2025-26 NHL season. The Carolina Hurricanes’ defenseman will be going up against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> and his former team, the New York Rangers. On the eve of the long-awaited matchup in Raleigh, the blueliner dropped an honest comment on his first months in North Carolina.



Arriving in New York City as a 20-year-old rookie in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>, Miller struggled to adapt to the frantic, noise lifestyle in Manhattan. His production came by fits and starts, and eventually the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> had to make a decision, sending the restricted free agent (RFA) to the Hurricanes. 



It’s been quite a change of scenery for the 25-year-old blueliner. Going from the Big Apple to the City of Oaks, Miller seems to be thriving in North Carolina. At least, that’s the message he sent to his former organization with a sincere note ahead of his revenge game against Sullivan’s Rangers.



“I’m thriving now, I’m loving life,” K’Andre Miller stated, via The New York Post’s Mollie Walker. “It’s been amazing coming down here to Carolina and [I] came to start a new career here, so it’s been fun.”



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<h2>Did Mike Sullivan coach K’Andre Miller?</h2>



Although Sullivan never coached Miller in New York City, the blueliner may still be out to make a statement against the two-time Stanley Cup–winning bench boss. Sullivan wasn’t behind the bench during Miller’s time in New York, but he did have a voice in the decision to move him—and based on how things look today, it doesn’t appear he fought very hard to keep Miller around.


 

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Mike Sullivan took over as head coach of the New York Rangers in May, after the organization stumbled through an embarrassing season under Peter Laviolette. The Broadway Blueshirts became just the fourth team in NHL history to miss the postseason one year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy. 



“Obviously, I knew what the summer might entail,” Miller commented on being traded from New York. “I hadn’t gone through that before, and obviously, it was not unexpected. It was a little shocking to go through that experience.“



<h2>Miller is fully healthy</h2>



After missing the latest team practice with an undisclosed issue, K’Andre Miller has been cleared to play when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurricanes</a> host the Rangers in a crucial Metro Division showdown in Wake County. However, the blueliner admitted he isn’t putting much thought into the fact he faces off against his former teammates.



“Honestly, a lot [of emotions]. But, you know, I’m just trying to focus on hockey. I mean, this is the same game I’ve played since I’ve been two. Nothing changes in terms of preparation and things like that,” Miller concluded.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> has never been one to hide his true thoughts in the NHL. Now, as the New York Rangers place forward Juuso Parssinen on waivers, the head coach has made something clear to the 24-year-old, whose future is now up in the air.



Parssinen will learn his future in the coming hours. After being placed on waivers by Sullivan and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a>, the rest of the NHL has 24 hours to place a claim for the former seventh-round selection. On that note, the head coach in Manhattan voiced a sincere comment on the organization’s latest decision.



“I think [Parssinen’s play has] been sporadic,” Sullivan commented, via The Athletic’s Peter Baugh on X. “I think he’s had some games where he’s played very well for us. It’s just competitive with some of the guys that we have and we’re trying to make the best decisions for the team as possible.”



<h2>Parssinen’s stats in New York</h2>



Parssinen arrived in The Big Apple via trade from the Colorado Avalanche in March 2025. The Finnish forward played 11 games in the 2024-25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> campaign for the Blueshirts, recording two goals and three assists (five points). 



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As he became a restricted free agent after the season, general manager Chris Drury handed him a two-year, $2.5 million contract—carrying an annual average value of $1.25 million. Now, after recording 3 points (2G, 1A) in 14 appearances in the 2025–26 season, Parssinen is headed for one of two outcomes: a fresh start elsewhere in the league, or clearing waivers and being assigned to the AHL.


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<h2>Fans in New York are aiming at Drury and front office </h2>



With the Rangers giving up on Parssinen, it didn’t take long for fans and media in New York City to take shots at the brass in Manhattan. The Rangers handed Parssinen—who had failed to establish himself on every team he’s been on—a contract that seemed too rich. 



Parssinen signed for $500K above the league minimum—$775K—despite appearing in just 62 games over the last four seasons and recording 19 points (8G, 11A). 



In many ways, the writing was on the wall for the Broadway Blueshirts. Perhaps the blinding lights of Times Square clouded their judgment, but the Rangers have now reaped what they sow with their wager on Parssinen.


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Sullivan sets the record straight on NY Rangers’ latest roster move with clear message

They don’t call New York City the City That Never Sleeps for nothing. Even after a crucial win on home ice, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers are already back to work making moves. Now, the Broadway Blueshirts have taken a firm stance on a player who’s seen only scarce action throughout the 2025-26 NHL season.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> secured only their second win at Madison Square Garden after holding on to a 3-2 triumph against the St. Louis Blues. Less than 24 hours later, a young forward on Sullivan’s team has been asked to pack his bags, as New York is trying its luck.



Juuso Parssinen has appeared in 14 games in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season, recording two goals, and an assist. However, the former seventh-round selection in 2019 is now facing suspenseful hours, as his future is now up in the air.



“The New York Rangers have placed Juuso Parssinen on waivers,” as stated by Bleacher Report (@BR_OpenIce). Parssinen had last played for New York during the 3-2 defeat to the Utah Mammoth on Nov. 22.



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<h2>Why is Parssinen being placed on waivers?</h2>



In a sense, the Rangers can afford to roll the dice by placing Parssinen on waivers. New York needs to clear up cap space, as the Blueshirts currently have just $50,000 available. On that note, moving on from Parssinen would clear an extra $1.25 million. 


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If Parssinen clears waivers, the Rangers are expected to send him down to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. In that sense, placing him on waivers creates a win-win scenario for New York. Ideally, the Rangers keep him in the system; but even if another club puts in a claim, the Blueshirts still accomplish part of their objective by freeing up valuable cap space.



“The Rangers can bury $1.15M of Parssinen’s $1.25M AAV by stashing him in the minors, which would only leave them on the hook for $100K in terms of NHL cap space,” as reported by Vince Mercogliano on X. 



<h2>Goalie trouble for the Rangers</h2>



In addition to Parssinen’s placement on waivers, the Rangers have assigned goaltender Jonathan Quick on Injured Reserve (IR)—a move that was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-ny-rangers-hint-bad-news-on-j-t-miller-and-key-teammate-with-latest-additions-to-mike-sullivans-team" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hinted after the latest news on J.T. Miller and the key teammate</a>.



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As long as Quick is out with an upper-body injury, Igor Shesterkin will have to hold down the fort in net. So far, so good — the Russian netminder delivered a 19-save performance in the 3–2 win over the Blues. 



Sullivan and company will hope Shesterkin can maintain that level consistently, or that Quick’s absence is short-lived. If not, 23-year-old rookie Dylan Garand would be next in line to make his NHL debut if neither Shesterkin nor Quick is available.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers have had anything but a dream start to their journey in the NHL. Struggling to build consistency, the Broadway Blueshirts are currently stuck in the league’s basement. Now, the two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach fired a shot outside of the organization.



Sullivan and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> have done their due introspection, taking a look in the mirror amid a deflating 2025-26 NHL season. However, they’ve seemingly done enough of that. Instead, Sullivan is now looking outside of the team’s facilities in Manhattan, aiming at the outside noise in The Big Apple.



Arriving from the Steel City, Sullivan knew he’d be in for a dramatic change of scenery in New York City. Still, even the 57-year-old may have been caught off guard by the relentless buzz in the City That Never Sleeps. Sullivan made his discomfort clear with a pointed message to the Manhattan media, who have had a field day with the Rangers’ disastrous start to the season.



“There’s a lot of noise around it. You guys [in the media] make a lot of noise around it,” Mike Sullivan commented during his latest media availability in New York, via The Athletic’s Vince Mercogliano.



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<h2>Sullivan speaks on offensive woes</h2>



Many fans around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> might say the numbers don’t lie. Sullivan, however, would argue they don’t tell the whole story. Addressing New York’s troubling lack of scoring, the head coach made one thing crystal clear to the fans and media listening.


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“I acknowledge that we didn’t score goals, but what I will tell you is that we generated offense,” Sullivan noted. “We track the process and detail. You can’t always control whether it goes in the net or it doesn’t. But what you can control is your ability to create offense and opportunity, and we were creating a fair amount. The puck wasn’t going in the net for us.“



<h2>Rangers’ numbers</h2>



New York owns the third-worst goals-per-game mark in the NHL. Scoring just 2.48 goals per night while giving up 2.65, it’s no mystery why the Rangers keep falling short in tight, low-scoring contests under Sullivan. Even so, the head coach delivered a firm reminder to the locker room.



“It’s amazing how when you chase offense, you don’t get as much. When you play the game the right way, the byproduct is you create offense. That was the message,” Sullivan concluded. 


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When it rains, it pours. That’s the way it’s looking for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers in the 2025-26 NHL season. Now, the latest additions to the lineup could spell out concerning news on J.T. Miller and Jonathan Quick.



With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> mired in a four-game losing streak, something has to give for Sullivan and his staff. Looking for answers amid their injury dilemma, the Broadway Blueshirts are turning to their system for reinforcements



However, the latest additions could signal that trouble is brewing for Miller and Quick, both of whom recently went down with injuries. With that in mind, New York is bringing in potential reinforcements to weather the storm. Needless to say, being without their captain and their steady backup goaltender is far from ideal for the Rangers.



“[Forward] Brett Berard and [goaltender] Dylan Garand have been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack and [defenseman] Scott Morrow has been assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack,” the Rangers announced through their Public Relations account, @NYR_PR. In addition, Will Borgen has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR), retroactive to Nov. 18.



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<h2>Reading between the lines: What the Rangers’ latest moves really mean</h2>



As The New York Post’s Mollie Walker noted, the call-ups could signal both Miller and Quick are expected to miss some time in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a> season. “Not a good sign for his availability if they’re bringing Garand up, same thing for JT Miller,” Walker stated. 


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According to Newsday Sports’ Colin Stephenson, alarms shouldn’t go off just yet in The Big Apple, but the Rangers are choosing to be cautious, instead. “Berard [is] insurance for J.T. Miller (missed last night with an upper-body injury), Garand insurance for Jonathan Quick, who took a hit late [during the 3-2 loss to Utah].”



<h2>Miller and Quick’s statuses</h2>



As things stand, Miller is listed as day-to-day by the Rangers. As for Quick, the three-time Stanley Cup champion isn’t included on New York’s injury report. However, that could all change if Sullivan and his staff witness any setbacks going forward.

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Though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Sullivan</a> is only weeks into his first season in charge, the New York Rangers are growing impatient. Meanwhile, results are not coming by in the 2025-26 NHL season, making the climb even steeper. Following the 3-2 defeat to the Utah Mammoth, a star on the team voiced an unminced postgame reflection.



Mika Zibanejad has often found himself in the eye of the storm in Manhattan. Being a star on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rangers</a> isn’t for everybody. Facing the fans and media in a market like New York is no easy task. Zibanejad has had his fair share of experience, and he knows when it’s best to say the hard truth and when it’s better to save it.



However, following the Rangers’ fourth-straight loss in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL</a>, Zibanejad wore his heart on a sleeve, delivering a straightforward admission. Needless to say, Zibanejad’s comments won’t go unnoticed by Sullivan and company.



“I feel like we’re disconnected,” Mika Zibanejad commented postgame, via The New York Post. “I think we’re too far away from each other. It’s a lot of one-and-dones in the O-zone, try to get on the forecheck, it’s one guy, one guy, one guy. We don’t come up with five together and I just feel like we’re a bit late everywhere.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251123_BUS_532279_New-York-Rangers-Mika-Zibanejad-during-a-regular-season-NHL-Eishockey-Herren-USA-game-between-New_41ad572a.webp&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080" alt="New York Rangers Mika Zibanejad during a regular season NHL game between New York Rangers and Washington Capitals on March 5, 2020 in New York." class="wp-image-291723" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"></figure><figcaption>New York Rangers star Mika Zibanejad </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Sullivan is put on notice</h2>



Though Zibanejad’s comments didn’t aim towards Sullivan and the coaching staff directly, they did shine the light on the looming issues in New York City. Two things can be true, nevertheless.


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Since Sullivan arrived in The Big Apple from the City of Bridges, he hasn’t been able to build a distinguishable identity. On the contrary, the Broadway Blueshirts have become chameleons, changing colors night in and night out. Still, the Rangers weren’t any better off last season — under Peter Laviolette. Perhaps, it’s time for the Rangers to take a hard look in the mirror.



<h2>Rangers are losing on the road, too</h2>



If there’s been one trend upheld all season long, it’s that New York underperformed at home and delivered on the road. However, even that trait is now slipping away. Heading into a three-game road trip against some of the best teams in the Western Conference, New York boasted a 9-1-1 away mark. 



That record has now fallen to 9-4-1, with three consecutive losses in regulation. As the Blueshirts return to Madison Square Garden—where they are 1-7-1 this season—Sullivan, Zibanejad, and company can only hope that their struggles away from NYC signal better nights ahead in The Big Apple.


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NY Rangers 'disconnected' amid losing streak, star on Mike Sullivan’s team admits

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Star on Sullivan’s NY Rangers drops disheartening confession amid rough losing-streak

NHL News: Star on Mike Sullivan’s NY Rangers drops disheartening confession amid rough losing-streak

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