With the win, the Rangers pulled to within one point of both the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders for the two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference standings.

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The Americans are loaded in net. Connor Hellebuyck, Jeremy Swayman and Jake Oettinger might be the best trio of goalies at the tournament. Could Guerin choose to break them up by bringing Quick, who’s respected around the league and a Team USA veteran?

After a relatively mediocre start to the 2025-26 season, the Rangers could be looking to add significant talent ahead of the trade deadline.

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin earned high praise from St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery after the team's 2-1 overtime win.