NEW YORK RANGERS NEWS

Two points in Game 1 Slavin scored a goal and an assist during Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Impact The 26-year-old snuck in off the blue line and opened the scoring just 61 seconds into the game, roofing a slick pass from Teuvo Teravainen over Henrik Lundqvist. Slavin then helped set up Martin Necas for the eventual game-winner midway through the third period. With Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) unavailable, Slavin could be the key offensive sparkplug among Carolina's defensemen in this series.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Saturday Varlamov will guard the cage during Saturday's Game 1 against the Panthers, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Varlamov looked fantastic during Wednesday's exhibition game against the Rangers, stopping all 19 shots he faced while making several highlight-reel saves. The 32-year-old backstop will try to pick up his first win of the playoffs in a matchup with a Florida squad that averaged 3.30 goals per game during the regular season, sixth in the NHL.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carries offense in Game 1 loss Zibanejad scored a goal and an assist during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Impact With the Rangers down 2-0 in the second period, Zibanejad finally got them on the board by deflecting a point shot past Petr Mrazek. The 27-year-old center then set up Marc Staal late in the third for the Blueshirts' final tally. Zibanejad needed only 57 games to score a career-high 41 goals and 75 points before the regular season was suspended, and the time off did nothing to cool him down.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Game 1 Lundqvist made 34 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Impact Getting the surprise start over Igor Shesterkin (undisclosed), the veteran netminder was scored on by Jaccob Slavin just 61 seconds into the game after a defensive breakdown by the Rangers. Lundqvist then turned back the clock and put together a vintage performance to keep his team in the game, but New York couldn't climb out of the hole. Shesterkin's status is uncertain for Game 2 on Monday, but Lundqvist's strong showing suggests he's more than up to the task if needed.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Shesterkin (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Shesterkin was expected to be in goal for Saturday's Game 1 against Carolina, but the Rangers revealed he was considered unfit to play as pregame warmups got underway, paving the way for Henrik Lundqvist to start between the pipes. Another update on the 24-year-old should surface prior to Monday's Game 2.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to return Fast (undisclosed) isn't expected to return to Saturday's Game 1 against the Hurricanes.

Impact Fast took a huge hit from Carolina's Brady Skjei during his first shift of Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old winger was able to stay on the ice initially, but he looked shaky and blew his coverage on the Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin in the defensive zone, leading to an early Carolina goal. After the goal, Fast headed to the locker room to undergo further evaluation. If the Swedish winger is forced to miss time, Vinni Lettieri will likely get the first crack at taking his spot in the lineup.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

In goal for Game 1 Mrazek will guard the cage during Saturday's Game 1 against the Rangers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Mrazek struggled against the Rangers during the regular season, going 0-3-0 while posting an ugly 3.44 GAA and .872 save percentage, so daily fantasy players may want to wait to see how he fares in Game 1 before giving him consideration as a bargain option as the series progresses. If the 28-year-old netminder struggles, coach Rod Brind'Amour won't hesitate to turn to James Reimer.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unfit to play Saturday Shesterkin (undisclosed) has been deemed unfit to play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Hurricanes, The Athletic's Rick Carpiniello reports.

Impact This news comes as a complete surprise, as Shesterkin was considered the front-runner to be in goal against Carolina after starting Wednesday's exhibition against the Islanders. At this point, it isn't clear how long the 24-year-old netminder will be sidelined, but Henrik Lundqvist will take over as New York's No. 1 netminder until Shesterkin is cleared to return.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers won't say if it's Shesterkin or Lundqvist in goal for Game 1 You can tell it is the playoffs when normally relaxed coaches suddenly get tight-lipped about things they never have a problem sharing in th...

JULY 31, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

3 questions for Rangers in qualifier round vs. Hurricanes 1. Who’s No. 1? David Quinn won’t name his starting goaltender for Game 1 of the play-in series against Carolina until just before gametime...

JULY 31, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

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JULY 31, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

Rangers' DeAngelo a game-time decision Saturday vs. Canes New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the qualifying round against the Carolina Hurricanes, head c...

JULY 31, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Hurricanes' Dougie Hamilton out for Rangers series opener

All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton won’t play for the Carolina Hurricanes in Saturday’s opener against the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference’s expanded playoff qualifying...

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers aim to fluster Hurricanes in series opener As the NHL enters this phase of the unknown with the postseason beginning in August, the New York Rangers are hoping they haven't forgotten their winning

JULY 31, 2020 • SI.COM

Hurricanes' Hamilton out for Game 1 vs. Rangers Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton will not be in the club's lineup for Game 1 against the New York Rangers on Saturday, head co...

JULY 31, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Bantering Points: 7/31/20 Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Mollie Walker heard what the team’s players thought of playing a competitive game in an empty...

JULY 31, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

Practices Friday Necas (undisclosed) took part in Friday's practice session, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Necas' return to the ice comes just in time for the club's play-in round matchup with the Rangers on Saturday. The Czech native figures to play alongside trade-deadline acquisition Vincent Trocheck, which should bolster his fantasy value in DFS contests.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NHL restart: Here are biggest questions as season resumes in two hub cities amid pandemic Day hockey will be a thing, with the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers starting things at noon on Saturday.

JULY 30, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Yegor Rykov’s KHL Rights Traded to CSKA Moscow Rangers prospect Yegor Rykov has seen his rights traded in the KHL as his former team, SKA Saint Peterburg, have swapped him to rival CSKA M...

JULY 30, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

Mika Zibanejad Wins Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award for Second Consecutive Season For the second consecutive year, Mika Zibanejad has won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award. Your 2019-20 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Aw...

JULY 30, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

Systems Analyst: What’s Gone Wrong Against the Rangers Carolina was winless in four regular season meetings against their qualifying round opponent.

JULY 30, 2020 • CANESCOUNTRY.COM

Rangers Hockey Returns: Next Stop... Play In Round There was a lot of weirdness on Wednesday night. Whether it was getting used to hockey being played in July, in Toronto in a fan-less buildi...

JULY 30, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Jan Levine - Islanders defeat Rangers 2-1 in exhibition contest, my takes NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 30, 2020 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Bantering Points: 7/30/20 Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: NYI 2, NYR 1 (5:02 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: Igor Shesterkin and Henrik Lund...

JULY 30, 2020 • BLUESHIRTBANTER.COM