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New York Rangers prepare for 2026-27 NHL season after disappointing finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:39 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

New York Rangers prepare for 2026-27 NHL season after disappointing finish

Summary

The New York Rangers are looking to bounce back in the 2026-27 NHL season after finishing 30th overall last year with a 34-39-9 record. General manager Chris Drury initiated a retool of the roster, moving several key players including Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck while bringing in new talent like Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson. The team hopes that improvements, particularly in depth and health, will help them return to playoff contention., the Rangers aim to avoid repeating last season's struggles at Madison Square Garden, where they won only 14 home games.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers finished 2025-26 with 77 points, lowest in non-COVID season since 2017-18.
•Chris Drury initiated a retool, trading key players and adding new roster depth.
•Pavel Dorofeyev scored 72 goals in two seasons with Vegas, expected to contribute significantly.
•Improved injuries management is critical after key players missed significant time last season.
•Rangers' power play looks promising with additions to both first and second units.

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