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Three-game, four-point streak Lafreniere picked up two apples Saturday in a 5-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact He's on a three-game, four-point streak (one goal, three assists), and he has six points (two goals, four assists) in his last six games. Lafreniere has 10 goals and 22 points in 35 games, which puts him on pace for his first 50-plus point season. He hasn't lived up to his top-of-the-draft status, but this is solid growth in Lafreniere's game this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Lafreniere is Finding His Place with the New York Rangers The first overall pick in 2020 wasn’t an instant sensation, but Alexis Lafreniere’s playing solid hockey on New York’s top line - and the Ra...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Snaps goal drought in win Lafreniere scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Toronto.

Impact Lafreniere put the Rangers ahead 2-1 midway through the second period with a power-play marker, banking a shot off a Leafs' defender and past Martin Jones. The goal ended a stretch of 12 games without a goal for Lafreniere -- he logged just four assists in that span. The 22-year-old winger had cooled off significantly after a strong start to the season, though he's maintained a top-six role on a line with Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck. Overall, Lafreniere has nine goals and 17 points through 30 games this year.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Lafreniere picked up two assists in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit.

Impact Lafreniere picked up an assist on Artemi Panarin's opening tally in the second period before setting up Jimmy Vesey in the third. It's Lafreniere's first multi-point game since Nov. 12 -- he came into the day with just one point in his previous six contests. Still, it's been a strong start to the year overall for the 22-year-old winger. He's up to eight goals and 14 points through 21 games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots only goal in low-scoring win Lafreniere scored the game's only goal on a team-high six shots in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Penguins.

Impact Lafreniere was buzzing all night, and he provided the entirety of Wednesday's scoring by converting a breakaway with a backhand just over five minutes into the game. The first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has been slow to develop, but Lafreniere's tracking towards a breakout season with eight goals and four assists through 17 games. Only two of his points have come on the power play, but Lafreniere's thriving at even strength while skating on a line with elite setup man Artemi Panarin.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick gets 60th shutout, Lafreniere scores as Rangers blank Penguins 1-0

Jonathan Quick made 32 saves for his 60th career shutout and Alexis Lafreniere scored early in the first period to give the New York Rangers a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pengu...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice Sunday Lafreniere scored two goals in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Lafreniere tallied in the second period to briefly give the Rangers a 2-1 lead, and then scored with 11 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 3-3. He also provided the only shootout tally to secure the win. The 22-year-old winger has clicked on the second line with Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin since Filip Chytil (upper body landed on injured reserve. Lafreniere is up to seven goals, 11 points, 24 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 14 contests. It's not a full-blown breakout yet, but he's on pace for a career year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lafreniere scores twice, gets shootout winner as Rangers beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Alexis Lafreniere’s second goal of the game tied it with 11 seconds left in regulation, and then he had the only score in the shootout as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blu...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere Scores With 11 Seconds Remaining To Force OT vs. Blue Jackets

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Three points including GWG Lafreniere scored the game-winning goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The 22-year-old broke open a 1-1 tie early in the third period by slotting home a slick feed from Artemi Panarin on a two-on-one break. The Rangers have been waiting for Lafreniere to start living up to his potential as the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, and he's beginning to flash his upside -- he's got a modest three-game point streak going, and through 13 contests this season he's collected five goals and nine points.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lafreniere has goal and 2 assists, Domingue makes 25 saves as Rangers beat Wild 4-1

Alexis Lafreniere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added two assists, Louis Domingue made 25 saves in his first NHL game in nearly 18 months, and the New Y...

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Stays warm with goal Lafreniere scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Oilers.

Impact Lafreniere has scored in three straight games. His tally Thursday was the Rangers' third of the second period. The 22-year-old winger has added 10 shots on net, three hits, two PIM and a plus-1 rating through seven contests overall. He'll need to show consistency over a longer stretch, but his strong week on the road may be the foundation of a breakout season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buries power-play marker Lafreniere scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Lafreniere has scored in back-to-back contests, giving him three goals this season. The winger tied the game at 1-1 with his marker at 7:38 of the second period. The 22-year-old has added a modest seven shots on net, two hits, two PIM and an even plus-minus rating through six contests while holding down a middle-six spot.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in win Lafreniere scored a goal and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Lafreniere capitalized on a turnover, working a cycle with Filip Chytil before scoring the Rangers' third goal. This was Lafreniere's first point since Opening Night -- he's at two goals and no assists through five contests. The 22-year-old winger has added five shots on net, two hits, two PIM and a plus-1 rating while holding down a spot in the middle six.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in opener Lafreniere scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Buffalo.

Impact Lafreniere opened the scoring 3:47 into the first period, burying a net-front feed from Artemi Panarin to give the Rangers an early 1-0 lead. The 22-year-old Lafreniere is in line for an expanded role to start the 2023-24 campaign, skating on New York's second line with Panarin and Filip Chytil. Now in his fourth NHL season after he was selected first overall in 2020, Lafreniere posted 16 goals and 39 points in 81 games last year.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Lafreniere (upper body) is expected to be available for Opening Night on Thursday against Buffalo, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Lafreniere was a full participant in Tuesday's practice alongside Artemi Panarin and Filip Chytil on New York's second line. The 21-year-old Lafreniere notched 16 goals, 23 assists, 135 shots on net and 141 hits in 81 games last season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, Lafreniere (upper body) is not at practice Saturday.

Impact Lafreniere has been a major disappointment throughout his three-year NHL career, after he was selected first overall in the 2020 Draft. Lafreniere has 47 goals and 91 points in 216 career NHL games, including only four goals and three assists on the power play. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Rangers: Alexis Lafreniere Pregame Media Availability | September 28, 2023

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Rangers sign F Alexis Lafreniere to 2-year extension The New York Rangers announced a two-year extension Thursday with forward Alexis Lafreniere.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Inks two-year deal Lafreniere signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, per Larry Brooks of the New York Post.

Impact Lafreniere completed his entry-level contract, making him a restricted free agent this summer. He had 16 goals and 39 points in 81 contests last season. While the 21-year-old has largely served in a middle-six role over his first three campaigns with New York, the Rangers originally took him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, and he still has considerable upside. Lafreniere has a lot to prove and should have plenty of motivation given his next payday will be heavily influenced by how he produces during the two years of this contract.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers, Lafrenière agree to 2-year extension Lafrenière, 21, tallied a career-high 39 points in 81 games for the Rangers last season.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - Alexis Lafreniere signs, two years, $2.325 mil AAV NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 23, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - Alexis Lafreniere may be close to signing his next deal with the Rangers NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

AUGUST 15, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere Pulls Off Sweet BETWEEN-THE-LEGS Move To Score On Backhand

APRIL 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Quick gets 60th shutout, Lafreniere scores as Rangers blank Penguins 1-0

Lafreniere scores twice, gets shootout winner as Rangers beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Lafreniere has goal and 2 assists, Domingue makes 25 saves as Rangers beat Wild 4-1