Sportsnet: Former Rangers bench boss Gerard Gallant stepped down as coach of the Shanghai Dragons in the KHL due to health reasons. The Athletic ($$): Aaron Portzline analyzes why the Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason at this point of the season, and replaced him with Rick Bowness.

Most of Drury’s moves last season were aimed at shedding veterans to shake up the Rangers’ core, but Miller was a very notable exception. He was coveted for his ferocious play style and fiery leadership, then promptly named the franchise’s 29th captain less than eight months after being acquired from Vancouver.

Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.

The New York Rangers are bereft of impact players. We know it, and head coach Mike Sullivan will know it. The vaunted 2026 free-agent class is now a dud. There are no obvious top players the Rangers can anticipate will be available either at the trade deadline or in the offseason.

The slim playoff hopes for the New York Rangers were just dealt a serious blow with their latest injury update.

The New York Rangers and Boston Bruins meet Saturday in Boston, Massachusetts, with puck drop slated for 1 p.m. ET.

The Rangers have indeed recalled Othmann to their NHL roster, according to a team announcement. The move returns the Rangers’ 2021 first-round pick back to their NHL roster for the first time in 2026.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. confirmed “the world’s largest prediction market” has joined forces with the four-time Stanley Cup champions.

It's the first time in more than 20 years that the Sabres (23-15-4) have 12 wins in a 13-game stretch. They last did it in 2005, from Nov. 23 to Dec. 19. Chris Drury, the Rangers general manager, led Buffalo with 12 points in that 13-game stretch.

Rangers left winger Alexis Lafrenière responds to the lesser role that head coach Mike Sullivan has given him, amid tough stretch