When the 2024-25 season began, only the hopelessly optimistic believed the Pittsburgh Penguins could contend for anything more than a lower-level slot in the Eastern Conference playoff field.

Two-thirds of the way through a rocky season, these six Rangers were headed to the sport’s biggest stage and were going to come back refreshed and buoyed by playing alongside their countries’ best. Or that was how it was supposed to look.

It’s generous to say the Penguins made progress on Sunday. However, they did manage to avoid giving up a touchdown’s worth of goals for the first time this weekend. So, yes, their play in a 5-3 defeat

For three grueling, up-tempo practices coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Buffalo Sabres focused on pushing the pace. They wanted to hit the ground running to begin the final stretch of the season,

New York reverted to its losing ways after allowing 5 goals to Buffalo in the first period of an eventual 8-2 loss.

The wait for a JT Miller trade is finally over. The Vancouver Canucks have dealt the veteran forward to the New York Rangers in exchange for Filip Chytil and a conditional first-round pick. Defenseman Erik Brannstrom and prospect Jack Dorrington also went to New York while defenseman Victor Mancini went to Vancouver.

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist is scheduled to start Sunday’s game against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. His status was announced via a statement from the team approximately two hours before the opening faceoff.

NHL.com writers debate which team holds edge entering stretch run toward postseason The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty riding on the line when they play at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday (3:30 p.

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 4 Nations break as the second Wild Card in the Western Conference. This is certainly a disappointing placement, considering their expectations entering the year. Thanks to players such as Elias Pettersson,