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Forward helped off ice, placed on stretcher after hit from Canadiens defenseman Struble

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Things seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL’s Stadium Series this weekend. Instead of loosening up for the workouts, […]

Despite some down moments on Thursday, the Rangers are very much where they want to be right now.

Rangers forward Blake Wheeler injured his right leg midway through the first period Thursday night against Montreal and had to be helped off the ice. After his team's 7-4 victory over the Canadiens, coach Peter Laviolette said Wheeler would be evaluated further, with an update provided on Friday. The 37-year-old right wing signed a one-year contract with the Rangers as a free agent last summer after 12 seasons with Winnipeg.

Let’s just say that surely Matt Rempe is growing well acquainted with Amtrak this week. After joining Adam Edström in a recall at the end of last weekend…

Blake Wheeler's regular season is over after injuring his right leg falling to the ice, and it might take the New York Rangers going on a lengthy playoff run to open the door for a possible return this spring. Wheeler was placed on injured reserve Friday and is out for at least the rest of the NHL regular season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Wheeler&#...

Set for his 5th outdoor game; Devils forward Palat also shares thoughts on weekend event

The latest Hartford Wolf Pack player to get the phone call that he’s coming up to the big leagues is Alex Belzile. As pointed out by Vince Mercogliano…

Here are today's news and links: Rangers News: Peter Botte notes that after a series of personnel changes failed to spice up New York's power play, there'

NHL.com's Dan Rosen answers weekly questions