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New York Rangers Quickly Demote 2 Players Amid Losing Streak

The New York Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators by a 7-4 final score on Saturday night. With this, the Rangers are now on a two-game losing streak and have lost four out of their last five games.The Rangers struggling…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 10:49 PM
New York Rangers Quickly Demote 2 Players Amid Losing Streak
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Rangers demoted Matthew Robertson and Spencer Martin to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.
  • The roster decisions follow a 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, New York's fourth defeat in five games.
  • Robertson was reassigned to Hartford just one day after being recalled to the NHL roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers have demoted defenseman Matthew Robertson and goaltender Spencer Martin to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The roster moves follow a 7-4 defeat against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, which extended New York's losing streak to two games and marked four losses across their last five contests.

Robertson's demotion comes just one day after receiving a call-up, during which he was scratched against Ottawa. Martin was sent down after the Rangers signed veteran netminder James Reimer to help address the absence of injured starter Igor Shesterkin.

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