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New York Rangers Quickly Promote 6-Foot-4 Defender Before Oilers Game

On Sunday, the New York Rangers will face off against the Edmonton Oilers.The Rangers are entering this game looking to get things back on track. The Original Six club has lost three straight games and five out of their last…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:49 PM
New York Rangers Quickly Promote 6-Foot-4 Defender Before Oilers Game
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Rangers recalled 6-foot-4 defenseman Matthew Robertson from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.
  • Robertson's promotion follows day-to-day injuries to Rangers blueliners Sean Durzi and Braden Schneider.
  • The recall occurs one week after Robertson was initially reassigned to Hartford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Matthew Robertson from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. The promotion comes just one week after Robertson was sent down, as the Rangers prepare to face the Edmonton Oilers while seeking to snap a three-game losing streak.

Robertson's recall follows day-to-day injuries to New York defensemen Sean Durzi and Braden Schneider. Robertson has yet to appear in an NHL game this season, recording one goal and two points in eight AHL appearances with Hartford.

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