Canucks and Rangers hit the ice in out-of-conference matchup
The Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers take the ice in a non-conference matchup3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEXIS LAFRENIERE #13 - LEFT WING - NEW YORK RANGERS
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1.94 S/G
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Taps in goal Lafreniere scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.
Impact A perfectly threaded pass from Artemi Panarin gave Lafreniere a tap-in with plenty of open net to work with at 17:30 of the second period. Lafreniere has two goals and two assists during his four-game point streak, one contest shy of his longest heater of the year. The 23-year-old is at seven goals, 14 points, 30 shots, 19 hits and a minus-4 rating through 16 outings overall.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Quick earns the shutout in Rangers' 2-0 win against Kraken
Alexis Lafreniere and Zac Jones scored as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Sunday night3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mixed results in loss Lafreniere scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-4 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
Impact Mika Zibanejad's struggles with puck possession showed up in his linemates' numbers, as the Jets had no trouble cashing in on turnovers. Lafreniere salvaged his game with a goal, his fourth point over five contests in November. The winger is up to six goals, six assists, 24 shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-6 rating over 14 appearances this season. He's a virtual lock for top-six minutes, though the Rangers' offense hasn't exactly been firing on all cylinders over the last three weeks.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Scheifele and Connor each score twice and Jets down Rangers 6-3
Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight, 6-3 over the New York RangersNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deals assist in Saturday's win Lafreniere recorded an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.
Impact The helper was Lafreniere's first point in three games. The Rangers have kept their top-six winger pairs together while switching centers, so Lafreniere has played alongside Mika Zibanejad in recent contests. Lafreniere is up to 11 points, 22 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating over 13 outings this season, providing steady offense and a little grit for fantasy managers.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of points in win Lafreniere scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Senators.
Impact Lafreniere earned his second multi-point effort of the season, which included the game-winning goal at 2:56 of the third period. The winger has displayed consistency in a second-line role, getting on the scoresheet in eight of 10 contests so far without going more than two games without a goal. The 23-year-old has five tallies, five assists, 20 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-1 rating, and his goal Friday was his first power-play point of the campaign.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Panarin and Lafreniere score, Shesterkin makes 40 saves as Rangers beat Senators 2-1
Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere scored, Igor Shesterkin stopped 40 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lafreniere's New Contract Extension Doesn't Affect Rangers' Cap Situation With Shesterkin The New York Rangers locked up youngster Alexis Lafreniere to a contract extension. But here’s why Lafreniere’s deal won’t impact the Ranger...
OCTOBER 26 • SACBEE.COM
Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere on 7-year deal: 'I love playing here' New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere was all smiles as he sat in front of his locker on Saturday morning, one day after signing a seve...
OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reports: Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere finalizing 7-year extension The New York Rangers and forward Alexis Lafreniere are close to finalizing a seven-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported...
OCTOBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Inks seven-year contract Lafreniere has signed a seven-year, $52.15 contract extension with the Rangers on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact Lafreniere's $7.45 annual cap hit, which will begin with the 2025-26 campaign, has the potential to look like a steal for the Rangers in the years to come. Although Lafreniere was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, he had a quiet start to his NHL career, failing to reach the 40-point milestone in any of his first three campaigns. However, Lafreniere took a major step forward in the 2023-24 regular season with 28 goals and 57 points in 82 outings and excelled further in the 2024 playoffs, providing eight goals and 14 points across 16 appearances. Lafreniere has followed up that breakout campaign with a strong start to 2024-25, collecting four goals and seven points through seven outings. Still just 23 years old, Lafreniere seems to be starting to live up to the high standard of being a No. 1 overall selection.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Bobrovsky wins 400th career game, Panthers beat Rangers 3-1 in Eastern Conference Finals rematch
Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his 400th career win as the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers Extension of Former No. 1 Pick 'No Easy Thing to Navigate' Pierre LeBrun and David Pagnotta revealed the latest on Alexis Lafreniere’s negotiation.
OCTOBER 24 • KANSASCITY.COM
Good to go Lafreniere (upper body) will play against Montreal on Tuesday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Impact Lafreniere won't miss any playing time despite sitting out Monday's practice. He has generated three goals, three assists and 12 shots on net in five appearances this season.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers' Top-Line Forward Misses Practice with Upper-Body Injury Peter Laviolette addressed Rangers’ Alexis Lafreniere’s status ahead of Tuesday’s matchup.
OCTOBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
Considered day-to-day Lafreniere is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports Monday.
Impact Lafreniere has been productive early in the 2024-25 campaign, logging three goals and three assists while averaging 17:45 of ice time over his first five appearances of the season. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's game against Montreal due to his upper-body injury. If he's unable to dress, Kaapo Kakko, Jonny Brodzinski and Matt Rempe are candidates to see increased roles.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Lafreniere making case for Canada roster at 4 Nations Face-Off | NHL.com With game growing, Rangers forward candidate to represent country at February tournament
OCTOBER 20 • NHL.COM
Season-opening streak at five games Lafreniere scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over Toronto.
Impact The goal extended his season-opening point streak to five games and six points (three goals, three assists). Lafreniere grabbed a rebound at the top of the crease, took a few quick steps across the slot and shot glove side past Anthony Stolarz. Lafreniere is proving that the growth in his game last season was no fluke. He's tied for third in team scoring with Adam Fox, behind Artemi Panarin (12) and Vincent Trocheck (7).
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kreider scores 2, Shesterkin has 34 saves as Rangers beat Maple Leafs 4-1
Chris Kreider scored twice and Igor Shesterkin stopped 34 shots as the New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opens scoring Monday Lafreniere scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Lafreniere has found the scoresheet in all three games so far, collecting two goals, two assists and six shots on net. He's off to a great start while playing alongside Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin on the second line. Lafreniere broke out with 57 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24, and he looks poised to do at least that well this season even if he remains confined to the second power-play unit.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Alexis Lafreniere And UFA Defensemen The New York Rangers are not only trying to get their elite goalie re-signed but first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere as well. Meanwhile, th...
OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kreider scores tiebreaking goal in 2nd period as Rangers beat Red Wings 4-1
Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on the power play late in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two points against Pens Lafreniere notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Penguins.
Impact The 22-year-old scored the Rangers second goal late in the first period before helping to set up Vincent Trocheck for the team's final tally in the third. Lafreniere is coming off a breakout campaign that saw him collect 28 goals and 57 points in 82 games, but with Trocheck and Artemi Panarin as his usual linemates, the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft likely hasn't found his ceiling yet.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Shesterkin stops 29 shots as Rangers open season by drilling Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-0
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh PenguinsOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
