<p>Mike Sullivan and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> are once again in a slump after three consecutive losses against the Los Angeles Kings, the New Jersey Devils, and Columbus.</p>



<p>After positive signs following the Olympic break and even before the NHL trade deadline, the Rangers seem to have returned to the wrong path, confirming that their season is disappointing.</p>



<p>In recent weeks, rumors about a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-confirm-final-decision-on-vincent-trocheck-trade">Vincent Trocheck trade</a></strong> and the departure of players like Sam Carrick have brought a lot of noise to a team that, with general manager Chris Drury, will face an offseason full of controversy.</p>



<h2>Rangers make roster move</h2>



<p>The New York Rangers confirmed that Connor Mackey has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack. The move aims to provide depth to a roster that has had to navigate many complications, with injuries and trades.</p>


        

        


<h2>Did the Rangers lose today to Columbus?</h2>



<p>Yes. The New York Rangers lost 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, keeping them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with no chance of reaching the NHL playoffs.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a></strong> is running out of words to describe the <strong>New York Rangers</strong>‘ 2025-26 <strong>NHL </strong>season. Needless to say, he hasn’t got much nice things to say as of late. Just when the Blueshirts seemed to find their footing, a loss to the <strong>New Jersey Devils</strong> may cause them to spiral out of control. To add insult to injury, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-hc-mike-sullivan-confirms-two-key-injuries-after-loss-against-new-jersey-devils">Sullivan confirmed injuries to Noah Laba and Urho Vaakanainen after the loss</a>.</p>



<p><em>“We weren’t good enough all night long,” </em>Sullivan admitted, per <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/">NHL.com</a>. “We pushed in the third period, but <strong>it’s hard to win games when you only play a period</strong>.”</em></p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> lost 6-3 to the Devils at Madison Square Garden, where home fans have been treated to rough outings night in and night out in the 2025-26 NHL season. <strong>New York is now 9-17-6 when playing on home ice</strong>—only the Vancouver Canucks have a worse home record, and that’s far from a reason for celebration in The Big Apple.</p>



<h2>Rangers remain winless against Tri-state area rivals</h2>



<p>As if losing wasn’t painful enough in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, doing so against fierce opponents stings even more. For Rangers fans in “The City,” there’s nothing worse than <strong>dropping games to their neighbors in Long Island and Newark</strong>. Still, so far this season, the Blueshirts have yet to defeat the Devils or Islanders. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/11140117/mike-sullivan-2-1920x1080.webp" alt="Mike Sullivan" class="wp-image-596099"><figcaption>Mike Sullivan at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Isles have <strong>swept the season series (4-0), outscoring the Blueshirts 14-3</strong> over those four games. The Rangers–Islanders rivalry has been anything but an even fight this campaign. It’s no wonder the Islanders are third in the Metropolitan Division while the Rangers are dead last. </p>


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<h2>Rangers can make history of the wrong kind</h2>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils">Devils</a> are seventh in the division, though, and <strong>yet they are still blowing New York out of the water</strong>. The Devils and Rangers are scheduled for their final regular-season matchup on March 31. If New York is unable to secure a win, then it will finish the campaign 0-3 against New Jersey. </p>



<p>Moreover, <strong>it would be the first time in franchise history</strong> that the Rangers fail to register a single regular-season victory over their Tri-State area neighbors. With nothing else left to play for, the Blueshirts must play for the pride of Manhattan on March 31 and avoid making embarrassing history.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NY RANGERS VS NY ISLANDERS</strong></td><td><strong> NY RANGERS VS NJ DEVILS</strong></td></tr><tr><td>5-0 LOSS (HOME)</td><td>6-3 LOSS (AWAY)</td></tr><tr><td>2-0 LOSS (AWAY)</td><td>6-3 LOSS (HOME)</td></tr><tr><td>5-2 LOSS (AWAY)</td><td>MARCH 31st (HOME)</td></tr><tr><td>2-1 LOSS (HOME)</td><td>                         —</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>NY Rangers’ games against Islanders and Devils in 2025-26</figcaption></figure>


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<p>Noah Laba and Urho Vaakanainen will be sidelined as the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> head to Columbus following injuries sustained in last night’s game against the New Jersey Devils. Both players are still under evaluation, leaving the team without two key contributors. </p>



<p>Head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed that the players did not make the trip and are being closely monitored. <em>“We’re keeping an eye on both Noah and Urho. They didn’t travel with us, and their status will be evaluated as we go.”</em></p>



<p>While the team navigates these setbacks, there is hope that both Laba and Vaakanainen will recover quickly and return to action. The Rangers will need to adjust their defensive rotations and rely on depth players to maintain stability on the blue line until the injured duo is ready to return.</p>



<h2>NY Rangers adjust lineup without Laba and Vaakanainen</h2>



<p>With Noah Laba and Urho Vaakanainen out, the Rangers are reshuffling their defensive pairings to compensate for the missing contributors. Mike Sullivan is expected to rely on younger players and depth defensemen to step up in the absence of the injured stars.</p>


        

        


<h2>NY Rangers need strong finish</h2>



<p>With their playoff hopes all but gone in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are approaching the remainder of the season as an opportunity to evaluate younger players and build experience for the future.</p>


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<p>JT Miller is back with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> after recovering from an upper body injury, but head coach Mike Sullivan made it clear that the veteran is still working his way back to full form.</p>



<p><em>“I think he’s trying to build his game. I think he gets better as he starts to build timing and his conditioning improves, and things of that nature. But, you know, JT has missed a fair amount of hockey this year with some of the injuries that he’s had to endure.”</em></p>



<p>Miller returned last Saturday against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-wild">Minnesota Wild</a></strong> and, this week, the Rangers have a 1-2 record with him on the lineup. After consecutive losses to the Kings and Devils, there are some concerns around Sullivan’s team.</p>



<h2>Mike Sullivan on JT Miller’s performances with Rangers</h2>



<p>When asked if the Rangers have seen JT Miller at his best this season, Mike Sullivan was honest in his assessment, emphasizing that there is still another level the forward can reach. <em>“No, I think there’s another level to his game that we know is there. That, obviously, we’re trying to help him capture. I feel like, when he was building traction and traction and getting close every time, we felt like, ‘Okay, his game is where we want it to be,’ is when he got hurt. That’s been unfortunate for his sake.”</em></p>


        

        


<h2>Can the Rangers make the NHL playoffs?</h2>



<p>The Rangers can still mathematically make the NHL playoffs, but the reality is that they are very close to being eliminated. At the moment, with 64 points, they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, 18 points out of a Wild Card spot. That gap is nearly impossible to close with only 14 games remaining.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> endured a tough <strong>6-3 loss</strong> against the <strong>New Jersey Devils</strong>, with captain <strong>J.T. Miller</strong> acknowledging the team’s early struggles and noting that New Jersey dictated the pace early on. </p>



<p><em>“<strong>I think in the first 40 minutes, there wasn’t a lot to like there,</strong>”</em> Miller said, according to <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-new-york-rangers-game-recap-march-18-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a></em>. <em>“<strong>A credit to the Devils</strong>. They came out with a lot of pace and tempo, and we gave some of their players too much time and space.”</em></p>



<p>The defeat snapped the <strong>Rangers’ recent surge and highlighted ongoing inconsistencies</strong>, as the team dropped back after winning four of its previous six games. New York struggled defensively and allowed key scoring opportunities throughout the night.</p>



<p>Head coach<strong> Mike Sullivan</strong>, who recently <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/mike-sullivan-acknowledges-j-t-millers-tough-season-amid-ny-rangers-struggles">acknowledged J.T. Miller’s tough season amid the Rangers’ struggles</a></strong>, summed up the team’s performance: <em>“We weren’t good enough all night long… it’s hard to win games when you only play a period.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/19061759/rangers-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-601108"><figcaption>Rangers celebrate a third period goal by Trocheck against the Kings. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Rangers unable to sustain comeback effort</h2>



<p>New York showed signs of life in the third period, cutting into the deficit, but ultimately could not complete the comeback. Goals from <strong>Mika Zibanejad</strong>, <strong>Vladislav Gavrikov</strong> and <strong>Conor Sheary</strong> were not enough to overcome defensive lapses.</p>


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<p>As the Rangers continue their push late in the season, consistency remains the <strong>key challenge</strong> if they hope to regain momentum. The coming stretch will reveal whether they can translate late‑game surges into complete performances.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> continue to navigate a challenging stretch, with head coach <strong>Mike Sullivan </strong>and captain <strong>J.T. Miller</strong> at the center of the conversation as the team searches for consistency. Once a<strong> 100-point performer</strong>, Miller is now tracking toward one of his lowest outputs in recent full seasons amid injuries and uneven play.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>I know it’s been hard on him,</strong>”</em> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> said, according to the <em>New York Post</em>. <em>“It’s been hard on him because obviously he has high expectations of himself and the group, and when we don’t meet those, I think nobody feels it more than the leaders.”</em></p>



<p><strong>Miller has recorded just 38 points in 53 games entering the latest matchup</strong>, while also dealing with multiple stints on injured reserve. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-captain-j-t-miller-opens-up-on-new-feeling-within-mike-sullivans-team">He recently opened up on a new feeling within Sullivan’s team</a></strong>, and those interruptions, along with the group’s broader struggles, have kept him from finding a consistent rhythm this season.</p>



<h2>Injuries and inconsistency disrupt Miller’s rhythm</h2>



<p>The season has been defined by <strong>interruptions for Miller</strong>, who missed time on two separate occasions due to injury and has struggled to regain his top form since returning. He has not scored since late January and has managed only limited production following his return from international play.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/18122843/jtmiller-3-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-600414"><figcaption>J.T. Miller #8 of the Rangers skates against the Blue Jackets. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Rangers continue to trust their captain</h2>


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<p>Even with the dip in production, Sullivan has maintained confidence in Miller’s role.<em>“<strong>Obviously we rely on him in so many areas of our game — in particular to produce offense</strong>,”</em> Sullivan added. </p>


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<p>As the Rangers push through a difficult campaign, the <strong>organization continues to view Miller as a central figure moving forward</strong>, believing his leadership and ability remain key to shaping the team’s identity.</p>


        

        

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<p><strong>Artemi Panarin</strong> recorded an assist in his first game back at Madison Square Garden since being traded to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Los Angeles Kings</a></strong>, helping Los Angeles defeat the <strong>New York Rangers</strong> 4-1 on Monday. </p>



<p>Panarin, who spent seven seasons with New York, received a standing ovation and video tribute during the first television timeout. <em>“<strong>To be honest, I was nervous the whole game,</strong>”</em> Panarin said after the game, according to <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-new-york-rangers-game-recap-march-16-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NHL.com</a></em>, as he recently <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/artemi-panarin-reminisces-about-ny-rangers-fans-as-he-gears-up-for-return-with-kings">reminisced about Rangers fans while preparing for his return with the Kings</a></strong>.</p>



<p>He also added, <em>“I’m glad guys scored the goals tonight, and then got a good win so it was nice. <strong>I was not much thinking about hockey tonight.</strong>”</em> The Rangers’ four-game winning streak came to an end, while Kings goalie <strong>Darcy Kuemper</strong> made 21 saves and <strong>Quinton Byfield</strong> recorded two assists. </p>



<h2>Panarin revisits his New York years</h2>



<p>Panarin finished with<strong> 607 points (205 goals, 402 assists) in 482 regular-season games for New York</strong>, ranking ninth in franchise history. <em>“<strong>Emotional, especially warmup,</strong>”</em> he said. <em>“Since I stepped on ice, and I saw all those jerseys, I felt good about that. It means a lot for me, I spent almost seven years here.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/17111007/panarin-kingks-1-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-599574"><figcaption>Artemi Panarin #10 of the Kings waves to the crowd as he returns to MSG to play against the Rangers. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The victory improves Los Angeles to 28-24-15, tying the<strong> Seattle Kraken </strong>for the second wild card in the Western Conference. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York</a> falls to 28-31-8 with the season winding down.</p>


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<p><strong>Artemi Panarin</strong> knows just how special his return to Madison Square Garden will be. As the <strong>Los Angeles Kings</strong>‘ star takes on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> in an <strong>NHL </strong>matchup for the first time since 2019, he dropped an honest message about the fans who sell out the “World’s Most Famous Arena” night in and night out.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The energy</strong>. Obviously, the history. People. Even [when] they boo us after 17 seconds at the start of the game. </em><strong><em>That’s why I like it</em>,</strong>” Panarin answered when asked about the best part of playing in New York, via Mollie Walker of <em>New York Post</em> on X. </p>



<p>Needless to say, Panarin’s last memories as a Blueshirt on Broadway were far from enjoyable. Mired in a disastrous 2025–26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season and with rumors of his next club running wild, Panarin was a healthy scratch, causing him to miss out on a farewell game at Madison Square Garden. </p>



<p>As he returns to The Big Apple on Monday, he gets his chance at closure. Only this time, Panarin will put on his equipment in the away locker room and wear a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a>‘ jersey. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-learn-artemi-panarins-true-feelings-ahead-of-return-to-msg-with-la-kings">Rangers learned Panarin’s true feelings ahead of his return to MSG</a>, but will now have to actually take him on.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/12175258/artemi-panarin-1-1920x1080.webp" alt="Artemi Panarin" class="wp-image-597131"><figcaption>Artemi Panarin at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Panarin will go up against Rangers’ Shesterkin</h2>



<p>Fellow Russian and former teammates on the Rangers, Panarin and <strong>Igor Shesterkin</strong> may <strong>know each other’s every secret on the ice</strong>. Panarin has hit Shesterkin with his full arsenal in practices, and the netminder has pulled off every stunt he is physically able to trying to stop “The Breadman”. </p>


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<p>Panarin and Shesterkin have <strong>never faced-off in an NHL game</strong>, though. According to reporters at New York’s morning skate, Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice—meaning he will be the starter against the Kings.</p>



<h2>Rangers continue to roll with Shesterkin on net</h2>



<p>It will be a special reunion for the fellow countrymen, and one in which Panarin will be praying on Shesterkin’s downfall for the first time in his career. <em>“<strong>I hope he has a bad night tonight</strong>. Sorry, Rangers fans,” Panarin said, </em>per <em>The Athletic’s </em>Peter Baugh<em>.</em> </p>



<p>Shesterkin will be starting his 8th game in New York’s last 10 outings. Facing Panarin and the Kings, however, means <strong>Shesterkin will be energized to put on a show</strong> at Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers are 9-15-6 on the season.</p>


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Panarin reminisces about NY Rangers fans ahead of return with Kings

<p><em>“<strong>I wish it was going to be next year</strong>, but I’ve got to deal with that<strong> pretty soon</strong>,” </em><strong>Artemi Panarin</strong> admitted, via<em> NHL.com. “Probably try being more relaxed, but <strong>I’m sure I’m going to be nervous</strong> and that is going to affect my game. I’ll try to be smarter with that. Obviously, excited to see the fans.”</em></p>



<p>Artemi Panarin’s comments were issued on the eve of the <strong>Los Angeles Kings</strong>‘ visit to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> during the 2025–26 <strong>NHL</strong> season. “The Breadman” will face his former team for the first time since being traded by the Blueshirts. Making his return to Madison Square Garden—which he had called home since 2019—it’s safe to assume emotions will be running high for the Russian star.</p>



<p>With Panarin under an expiring contract, the Rangers had announced their decision not to re-sign him and were forced to make a deal with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a>, as Panarin made it clear that “The City of Angels” was the <strong>only destination he’d waive his full No Movement Clause (NMC) for.</strong></p>



<p>Panarin will now face the Rangers for the <strong>first time since April 5, 2019.</strong> That time, Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets visited Madison Square Garden and secured a crucial shootout victory. Los Angeles, like Columbus back then, will be entering the “World’s Most Famous Arena” in <strong>dire need of a victory to propel its playoff hopes.</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/05130748/artemi-panarin-3-1920x1080.webp" alt="Artemi Panarin" class="wp-image-574177"><figcaption>Artemi Panarin will face the NY Rangers at MSG </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Panarin is pleased with Kings so far</h2>



<p>While the Kings have had their fair share of struggles, they remain in the race for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thus, Panarin is playing meaningful games in the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season, whereas the <strong>Blueshirts are playing mainly for pride</strong> right now. </p>


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<p><em>“I think <strong>it’s better than what I expected</strong>,” </em>Panarin stated about the Kings. <em>“The team is better than what I expected. Looking forward, I’m pretty excited. Hopefully we can make the playoffs.”</em></p>



<h2>Where Kings and Rangers stand</h2>



<p>The Kings (69 points in 66 games played) have just five more points than the Rangers (64 in 66 GP). However, <strong>because of how competitive the East is—and how uneven the West has turned</strong>—Los Angeles is well within the playoff bubble. Meanwhile, New York is eyeing the NHL Draft Lottery. </p>



<p>The Kings are one point away from the last wild card spot, while the Rangers are 16 points behind WC2 in the Eastern Conference. If New York City were located on the other side of the Mississippi River, <strong>the story would be very different</strong> for the Blueshirts in the 2025–26 season.</p>


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NY Rangers learn Panarin's true feelings ahead of return to MSG

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> fans were surprised to learn <strong>J.T. Miller</strong> would be replacing <strong>Gabriel Perreault</strong> on the top power play unit. However, after listening to <strong>Mike Sullivan</strong> and his brief, yet clear explanation, they might understand where New York’s latest coaching decision in the <strong>NHL</strong> season is coming from.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>[Miller] has been a big part of the success that this power play has enjoyed</strong>. I mean, it’s top 10 in the league,” </em><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> cleared the air on the controversy around Perreault’s demotion to the second unit, via<em> New York Post.</em></p>



<p>With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller">Miller</a> on the top unit, the Rangers maintained their strong form on the man-advantage. New York has now scored a power play-goal in five of its last six outings in the 2025-26 NHL season. However, it was actually Perreault’s—who assisted Noah Laba—<strong>second unit that found the back of the net</strong> during the 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.</p>



<h2>Not all Rangers fans liked the decision</h2>



<p>The decision to drop Perreault out of the top power play line made much noise in New York City. The former first-round pick has been playing the best hockey of his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> career, and many believed a demotion was uncalled for. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/15121938/jt-miller-1920x1080.webp" alt="J.T. Miller opens up" class="wp-image-598589"><figcaption>J.T. Miller #8 of the New York Rangers at the TD Garden</figcaption></figure>



<p>Sullivan didn’t beat around the bush, he addressed the noise, and the numbers may prove his decision right. Meanwhile, Miller is standing clear of the controversy. Instead, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-captain-j-t-miller-opens-up-on-new-feeling-within-mike-sullivans-team">Miller opened up about the feeling within Sullivan’s team</a>.</p>


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<h2>The numbers behind NY Rangers’ power play</h2>



<p>The 2025-26 NHL campaign is trending to be a tale of two stories for the Broadway Blueshirts. Unfortunately, <strong>the bad may far outweigh the good side of it</strong>. Still, there’s no reason for New York not to be proud about its latest performances. On that note, the power play coming to life is certainly a reason for jubilation in “The Big Apple”.</p>



<p><strong>The Rangers’ 24.2 power play percentage (PP%) ranks 7th in the NHL</strong>. Sullivan and the rest of the team would like to see a bit more consistency out of the special teams, especially when it comes to the production at home. It should come as no surprise as the <strong>Rangers have struggled dearly at Madison Square Garden</strong>—where they are 9-15-6—but the power play on home games has operated at a 17.6 success rate (22nd in the league). Meanwhile, New York boasts a top 3 power play on the road (29.7 PP%). </p>



<p>Given the way recent years have gone for the Blueshirts, there is no shortage of issues that need fixing. It’s safe to say the power play is not among the main concerns. The debate may center around whether Miller or Perreault should play on the top unit, but the power-play goals keep coming. <strong>Thus, there’s no reason for New York to stress</strong>. With everything that’s wrong with the Rangers, making a big fuss about the power play would be tilting at windmills.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>POWER PLAY STATS</td><td>JT MILLER      </td><td>GABE PERREAULT</td></tr><tr><td>GOALS</td><td>4</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>ASSISTS</td><td>7</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>POINTS</td><td>11</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


NY Rangers HC Mike Sullivan defends controversial J.T. Miller-Gabe Perreault decision

NY Rangers HC Mike Sullivan defends controversial J.T. Miller-Gabe Perreault decision - Bolavip US

Sullivan defends controversial NY Rangers' decision on Miller and Perreault

<p>Riding a season-high four-game win streak in the 2025-26 <strong>NHL</strong> campaign, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> look like a brand new team. <strong>J.T. Miller </strong>admitted just that as he returned to the lineup to find <strong>Mike Sullivan</strong> has managed to weather the storm and change the tune for the Broadway Blueshirts.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>This is a good feeling around here</strong> right now,” </em><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller">Miller</a> said, via <em><a href="https://www.nhl.com/">NHL.com</a> </em>and <em>NY Hockey Insider. “Now we’re on the right side of things, but <strong>we don’t want to get comfortable </strong>with that. We want to keep going and string as many together as we can here. There’s a lot to like right now.”</em></p>



<p>Miller was still on Injured Reserve (IR) when New York began its sudden rise in the NHL. In his first game back, <strong>Miller could see firsthand</strong> everything that had been clicking for the Rangers. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> and the Blueshirts are playing with heart once again, and the captain is now active to help on the ice, as well.</p>



<h2>Miller’s return to the NY Rangers’ lineup</h2>



<p>Some fans expressed concerns about the captain, with many believing the Blueshirts were better off without him. However, as he returned to the lineup—his first game since March 2—<strong>the Rangers continued to ride their wave of momentum</strong>, securing their fourth straight victory.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/25130508/mike-sullivan-1-1-1920x1080.webp" alt="Mike Sullivan returns to NY Rangers after Olympics" class="wp-image-586584"><figcaption>Mike Sullivan at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Despite <strong>his ice-time of 19:15 minutes</strong>—the third most time out of every forward on the team—Miller had quite an uneventful night during the Rangers’ visit to the Minnesota Wild. The captain only recorded one shot on goal, <strong>putting up no points</strong>. New York did just fine, though. </p>


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<h2>NY Rangers are on the rise</h2>



<p>Securing the 4–2 win means the Blueshirts are one victory away from stringing together five straight wins. Such a feat hasn’t been accomplished by New York since the 2023–24 NHL season. </p>



<p>Needless to say, the <strong>winds of change are blowing through the Big Apple</strong>, where Sullivan has seemingly found his footing and the Blueshirts are trending upward. This season is well out of reach, but the building blocks are being put in place for the Rangers moving forward.</p>


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NY Rangers captain J.T. Miller opens up on new feeling within Mike Sullivan’s team

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Miller opens up on feeling within Sullivan's NY Rangers

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> were involved in many rumors about a possible Vincent Trocheck trade before the NHL deadline. Now, a report from Frank Seravalli confirms that the price they asked from other teams in return was indeed very high.</p>



<p><em>“The price was so prohibitive. That was the common refrain from Minnesota and Carolina and Boston and Detroit and all these teams that were in on Vincent Trocheck. They just felt like it was too much.”</em></p>



<p>The information confirms that several <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a></strong> contenders had discussions with the Rangers, but in the end, general manager Chris Drury was not going to let his star go without compensation that matched his value.</p>



<h2>NY Rangers resurge after NHL trade deadline</h2>



<p>The New York Rangers have awakened impressively in recent days and are enjoying a strong moment in the season with five wins in their last seven games. Despite losing names like Sam Carrick, head coach Mike Sullivan kept the team afloat.</p>


        

        


<h2>J.T. Miller will return with Rangers</h2>



<p>In addition, everything points to the Rangers finally getting J.T. Miller back, as he is recovering from his upper-body injury. Although that will not be enough to reach the playoffs, the boost could offer signs of optimism heading into next season.</p>


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Rangers had talks with many NHL contenders about Vincent Trocheck

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> are experiencing one of their best moments of the season after three consecutive victories. Despite being far from the playoff zone, Mike Sullivan’s team has responded after the Olympic break.</p>



<p>In addition, they have done all of this without a key piece like JT Miller and while dealing with departures after the trade deadline such as Sam Carrick. Despite all the noise before and after the NHL deadline, they simply have not given up.</p>



<p>Now, ahead of a great matchup against a <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a></strong> contender like the Minnesota Wild, the Rangers have received an important injury update that could boost their chances of keeping the winning streak alive.</p>



<h2>When will JT Miller return with Rangers?</h2>



<p>JT Miller could return for the Rangers this Saturday when they face the Minnesota Wild on the road. A report from Mollie Walker confirmed that head coach Mike Sullivan may finally have the player available after he was placed on injured reserve ten days ago. “<em>New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan says ‘barring any unforeseen things,’ he anticipates captain JT Miller playing vs Minnesota.”</em></p>


        

        


<h2>Can the NY Rangers make the playoffs?</h2>



<p>The NY Rangers can still make the playoffs, but it still looks like an almost impossible mission. However, they have closed the gap in the standings and are now 16 points behind the Boston Bruins, who hold the final wild card spot. It seems very unlikely with only 17 games remaining.</p>


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NY Rangers confirm JT Miller key injury update ahead of final stretch in NHL season

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<p>Even if <strong>Artemi Panarin</strong> wanted to stay with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong>, it was clear the Broadway Blueshirts weren’t having it. Now, Panarin is settling into his new life with the <strong>Los Angeles Kings</strong>, but his latest comments painted a clear picture of the heartbreak behind his recent move during the 2025–26 <strong>NHL</strong> season.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>They didn’t want me</strong>,” </em>Panarin said about the Rangers, via<em> Newsday Sports’ </em>Colin Stephenson on X. New York traded Panarin to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings">Kings</a> in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree, a conditional third round pick in 2026, and a fourth round pick in 2028.</p>



<p>Panarin could sign with any team back in the 2019-free agent market—<strong>and he chose New York.</strong> Back then, the Rangers were only just beginning their rebuild. Panarin’s arrival changed everything, though. An organization with no winning expectations in the immediate future suddenly landed one of the best players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. </p>



<h2>Brief recap of Panarin’s career with the Rangers</h2>



<p>In no time, the Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and secured the second overall pick in 2021. Everything was clicking for the Blueshirts—until it wasn’t anymore. <strong>The Rangers reached their pinnacle</strong> in the 2024 Eastern Conference Final. The elimination at the hands of the Florida Panthers put the writing on the wall, and since then everything has headed downhill. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/05180734/artemi-panarin-4-1920x1080.webp" alt="Artemi Panarin during a game" class="wp-image-574485"><figcaption>Artemi Panarin has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings. </figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>New York shot itself in the foot</strong> with controversial decisions like Chris Drury’s leaguewide memorandum and the second “letter” to fans, which made the Rangers’ desire to trade Panarin public. Dealing with a star on an expiring contract, time running short, and a full no-movement clause, the Blueshirts made sure to put themselves in the <strong>worst possible position to sit down and negotiate</strong>. </p>


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<p>Leverage was anywhere but on New York’s side. Thus, when the Los Angeles Kings made their offer, the Rangers could do nothing but accept it before the 2026 Winter Olympics froze trades around the NHL. <strong>Panarin’s time in Manhattan officially came to an end</strong>. However, he is set to return to the Big Apple soon, though only temporarily. </p>



<h2>Panarin’s homecoming at Madison Square Garden</h2>



<p><strong>On March 16, the Kings will visit the Rangers</strong> at Madison Square Garden. Fans will give Panarin a standing ovation that will take them down memory lane and send a clear message upstairs to the executive suite, where Drury will be watching the aftermath of his decisions.</p>


Artemi Panarin reiterates NY Rangers were off the table amid talks with LA Kings

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<p>J.T. Miller’s status has become one of the biggest talking points surrounding the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a></strong> in recent days. The veteran has been sidelined since early March after suffering an upper body injury that forced the team to place him on injured reserve.</p>



<p>Despite the absence of Miller, the Rangers have managed to put together several solid performances following the Olympic break. Mike Sullivan’s team has shown improvement giving fans some optimism about the direction of the roster as the regular season enters the final stretch.</p>



<p>At the same time, the reality of the standings still presents a major challenge as the NY Rangers remain significantly behind in the Eastern Conference playoff race and won’t fight for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a></strong>. That’s why speculation continues to grow around the roster, with trade rumors linking players like Vincent Trocheck and Adam Fox to potential moves in the offseason.</p>



<h2>Is J.T. Miller playing tonight for Rangers vs Jets?</h2>



<p>No. J.T. Miller will not play in today’s game between the New York Rangers and the Winnipeg Jets as he continues to recover from the upper body injury that led to his placement on injured reserve earlier this month.</p>


        

        


<p>Head coach Mike Sullivan addressed the situation while speaking to reporters, explaining that the team is still monitoring Miller’s progress before making any final decisions about his return to the lineup. </p>



<p>When asked about a possible comeback against the Wild on Saturday, Sullivan made it clear the Rangers are taking a cautious approach. <em>“We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.”</em></p>


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Mike Sullivan confirms if J.T. Miller will play tonight for NY Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets

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