Rangers Week Ahead: Trying to keep season from slipping away early

It’s only the first week of November, but the New York Rangers are already in danger of seeing their season…

By John Kreiser · Forever Blue Shirts

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:42 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers enter a crucial week seeking to end a four-game losing streak and stabilize their season.
New York has dropped to a 7-7-1 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference standings.
The upcoming three-game schedule features home matchups against St. Louis and Philadelphia before a road game against Seattle.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers enter early November attempting to halt a four-game losing streak that has dropped their record to 7-7-1. Following consecutive home defeats to the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, New York sits 13th in the Eastern Conference. The team faces a crucial three-game schedule, hosting the St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers before heading west to play the Seattle Kraken.

Writer John Kreiser notes that the Rangers risk repeating last season's struggles if they cannot rebound quickly. Goaltender Dylan Garand has dropped four straight starts, while forward Pavel Dorofeyev provides a bright spot with an active five-game point streak.

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