J.T. Miller’s postgame comments sparked backlash from Rangers fans, with many accusing the captain of giving the same scripted answers.

NEW YORK (AP) — Carson Soucy scored against the team that traded him 72 hours earlier, Matthew Schaefer got the 14th goal of his stellar rookie year and the New York Islanders defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.

Keeping Panarin out of the lineup for roster management purposes now means the Rangers are either close to moving him or protecting him from injury because of the intent to trade him. "The team decided to go in a different direction," Panarin said following a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 17. "I'm OK with that."

With the retool official and the Rangers looking for trade partners, who might they get back? Let's break it down.

Ondrej Palat scored the opening goal and added an assist in his debut with the New York Islanders, who defeated their cross-town rival New York Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers are not doing anything to risk Artemi Panarin's health as they look to deal him before the NHL trade deadline. Panarin is not expected to play in any Rangers games through at least the Olympic break for roster management purposes,

The New York Rangers' trade of K'Andre Miller in July 2025 has proven disastrous, contributing to a disappointing season with the team last in their division. Miller is thriving in Carolina, while the Rangers' blue line and offense suffer.

The New York Rangers lost their second game to the New York Islanders in the span of two days, suffering a 2-1 defeat on Thursday night, as the absence of Artemi Panarin is clearly taking a toll on the team.