The Rangers’ climb back into the playoff picture is a reflection of how well they’ve been playing of late (8-1-3 in January). It also shows how deep of a hole they dug earlier in the year: They’ve had a sustained stretch of strong hockey and still haven’t fully erased the damage.

NHL player Anthony Richard was involved in a freak accident on the ice when he took a skate to the face. As the New York Rangers faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday,3, Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller inadvertently kicked Flyers forward Richard,

Philadelphia Flyers forward Anthony Richard took an accidental skate to the face courtesy of New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller this evening in a play that made my heart skip a beat. As the post above states, Richard left the ice on his own but did leave to get checked out by team medical staff.

NY Rangers HC Peter Laviolette made his feelings known about defenseman K'Andre Miller's step-up in offense in the New York Rangers' 6-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the New York Rangers, 6-1, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the New York Rangers, 6-1, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. The Rangers generated three goals by defensemen, and each member of the New York blueline recorded at least one point.

Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

The New York Rangers routed the Flyers 6-1 at MSG, with all six defensemen recording points and Igor Shesterkin shining in net.

The New York Rangers spent Saturday afternoon practicing for the Colorado Avalanche, rooting for their next opponent to earn a regulation win over the Boston Bruins and preparing for two players slightly sooner than expected.

On Friday, the Avalanche acquired forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. Necas posted 298 points (113g/185a) in 411 games with Carolina. Additionally, Drury is the nephew of Chris Drury, who helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2001.

Star goalie Igor Shesterkin has been stellar for the New York Rangers since returning from a stint on injured reserve.

There’s no question the Rangers defense has gotten better in recent weeks and helped spark the incredible season turnaround that’s brought them from near the bottom of the Eastern Conference to the cusp of a playoff spot.