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Rangers Week Ahead: Peter Laviolette’s return, Connor McDavid comes to town

The New York Rangers welcome former coach Peter Laviolette and NHL scoring leader Connor McDavid to Madison Square Garden this coming week.

By John Kreiser · Forever Blue Shirts

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:52 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers host former coach Peter Laviolette's Los Angeles Kings and Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers this week.
The Rangers are 6-0-0 at Madison Square Garden this season despite recent consecutive road losses in Ontario.
Dylan Garand has started seven consecutive games in goal following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending knee injury on October 9.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Rangers return to Madison Square Garden for a two-game home slate this week, hosting former coach Peter Laviolette and the Los Angeles Kings on Monday before facing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Rangers are 6-0-0 at home this season but are looking to rebound after dropping road games to Toronto and Ottawa.

Rookie goaltender Dylan Garand has started seven straight games following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, while newly signed veteran James Reimer could potentially earn a call-up. Meanwhile, defenseman Adam Fox leads New York's offense with 16 assists in 13 games as the team prepares to challenge McDavid's league-leading 33 points.

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