Veteran goaltender James Reimer, 38, finally makes his New York Rangers debut against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on Monday. After a season‑long free‑agency limbo, Reimer earned a roster spot following a strong 35‑save AHL shutout with Hartford. He brings 539 NHL games, a 2.42 GAA and a .932 save percentage against the Kings to a Rangers net that has leaned on rookie Dylan Garand after Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury. Coach Mike Sullivan and defenseman Marcus Pettersson praise Reimer’s experience as a calming influence, while backup Joonas Korpisalo isn’t expected back until November.
The LA Kings open their first back‑to‑back of the 2026‑27 season tonight at Madison Square Garden, hoping to bounce back from a recent loss in New Jersey. Sitting 2‑1‑0 on the road, the club relies on strong goaltending but still needs secondary scoring beyond Adrian Kempe and new acquisition Artemi Panarin, who boasts 12 goals and 19 points in 13 games against the Rangers. Center Quinton Byfield is doubtful, while Mats Zuccarello remains out, prompting coach Peter Laviolette to consider lineup tweaks such as an 11‑plus‑7 or 12‑plus‑6 configuration and possibly inserting Taylor Ward. The projected lineup features Panarin, Kempe, Byfield and others, with James Reimer in goal for New York. The puck drops at 4:00 pm PT on ABTV, DIRECTV 692, Spectrum 320 or via DAZN.
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (2-5-2) @ New York Rangers (7-5-1) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 10/84 WHEN: Monday, October 26 @ 4:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV, DAZN – VIDEO: 830 AM KLAA, ESPN LA App, LA Kings App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings […]
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The New York Rangers revamp their lineup for Monday’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden. Veteran goalie James Reimer debuts, giving rookie Dylan Garand a rest after a string of rough outings, while the Rangers tweak three forward lines and keep Oliver Bjorkstrand in the top six. The matchup also features the return of former Rangers coach Peter Laviolette, now with the Kings, and ex‑Rangers star Artemi Panarin, who leads LA with six goals and nine points in nine games. The Rangers are unbeaten (6‑0‑0) at MSG this season, whereas the Kings sit 2‑5‑2 on the road.
Zuccarello has already missed time this season due to injury, and has contributed minimally in his time with L.A.
No contract talks planned for the Hurricanes and Jalen Chatfield. Blue Jackets listening on Dmitri Voronkov. The Rangers could look at forward and not in net.
The Rangers added veteran netminder James Reimer on a one‑year deal to protect rookie Dylan Garand after Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury. Garand, who has a 4‑4‑1 record, 2.65 GAA and .900 SV% in eight starts, faced a heavy workload with backup Spencer Martin deemed unreliable and Joonas Korpisalo out with a foot infection. Reimer’s 539‑game experience gives New York a safer option as they battle a 1‑5‑1 road slump, including 5‑4 loss to Toronto and 7‑4 defeat to Ottawa. Meanwhile, defenseman Alexander Nikishin resolves his holdout, signing a one‑year, $3 M deal with the Hurricanes.
The Dallas Stars were down two forwards yesterday. Jared McCann out 10 weeks. Chris Tanev skating with the team but not ready yet.
The picks used to draft him may have belonged to Los Angeles, but Cuylle is a home grown talent looking to become a long time Ranger.
The NHL finally resolves two lingering offseason moves: the New Jersey Devils trade a package—including 2029 2nd‑round and 2027 7th‑round picks, forward Alexander Command, Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws and Nick Bjugstad—to Winnipeg for star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, creating a formidable tandem with Jake Allen and boosting New Jersey’s Cup hopes. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA blueliner Alex Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal after his 11‑goal, 22‑assist breakout. The Ottawa Senators also see third‑string keeper Jonas Johansson earn a point in a 7‑4 win over the Rangers, prompting a roster tweak that sends enforcer Kurtis MacDermid to the AHL.
The Avalanche continue to struggle on the road, losing to an unexpectedly strong Nashville Predators despite early-season woes. In the Heritage Classic, Montreal’s Jacob Fowler shines with 33 saves, helping the Canadiens earn two points against the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, Carolina’s defenseman Alexander Nikishin signs a surprising one‑year, $3 million deal, while fellow RFA Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and courted by the Sharks. Additional notes: the Flyers are improving health-wise, the Panthers rebound after roster changes, the Blackhawks’ power‑play stalls, James Reimer returns with the Rangers, and Toronto’s blue‑line injuries persist amid wins.
The Boston Bruins head to practice before a two‑game road swing, still clutching a three‑point lead in the Atlantic Division after an eight‑game point streak that included 4‑1 wins over Nashville and San Jose. Highlights include forward Marat Khusnutdinov signing a three‑year, $3.95 M cap extension, Elias Lindholm’s healthy resurgence, and rookie net‑minder Michael DiPietro’s first NHL shutout (6‑0 vs. the Predators). Elsewhere, Carolina’s RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin ends his holdout with a one‑year, $3 M deal, the Canadiens edge the Jets 2‑1 in the Heritage Classic, and the Rangers add 38‑year‑old goalie James Reimer on a $850 K contract. Standings show Boston 19 points (9‑2‑1) atop the division.
The New Jersey Devils land star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets in a blockbuster trade announced on October 23, 2026. Devils GM Sunny Mehta touts Hellebuyck’s consistency as a perfect fit for a team that’s defended well but struggled with goals against, ranking 29th in GSAx after ten games. The move could also pave the way for reuniting the Hughes brothers. Meanwhile, Arseny Gritsyuk extends his goal streak as the Devils beat the Kings 3‑1, and other NHL updates include Alexander Nikishin’s one‑year, $3 M deal with the Hurricanes and James Reimer’s $850K contract with the Rangers. The post also notes a rise in on‑ice fights this season.
The latest Pens Points note that forward Justin Brazeau is edging closer to a comeback after a lower-body injury that sidelined him since the preseason. Meanwhile, Hendrix Lapierre thrives on a line with Ville Koivunen and Evgeni Malkin, while Rickard Rakell vows to boost his scoring after a slow start, with GM Kyle Dubas confident in his chemistry alongside Sidney Crosby on the power play. League news includes the Rangers signing veteran goalie James Reimer following Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending injury, the Hurricanes’ pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck, and Minnesota’s Quinn Hughes hinting at upcoming contract talks.
Joe and the host warn listeners about a chaotic schedule week that forces them to record their podcast later than usual, overlapping with the Rangers game. They’ll start the show after the game's expected conclusion to avoid spoilers, though they admit it’s not ideal and blame Joe for the inconvenience.
New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan reports that veteran goalie Joonas Korpisalo is making progress after a lower‑body injury, having skated on Saturday and Sunday. The 32‑year‑old, signed to a two‑year, $4 million AAV deal, could soon back up struggling rookie Dylan Garand, who posts a 1‑3‑1 record, .869 save percentage and 3.4 GAA in his last five games. To shore up the crease, the Rangers also sign 38‑year‑old James Reimer to a one‑year, $850,000 contract, giving Garand occasional relief while starter Igor Shesterkin remains out.
The New York Rangers enter the final week of October with a promising start to the season, but the loss of Igor Shesterkin has fundamentally changed the outlook for a…
The LA Kings were back in Newark this afternoon, as they hit the ice for practice at the Prudential Center, in advance of tomorrow’s matchup against the New York Rangers. The Kings had 13 shots on goal last night. The last time the Kings had fewer shots on goal was November 21, 2002. Of those […]
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One shutout was all it took. James Reimer went from a Wolf Pack tryout to a Rangers contract, and the corresponding moves send two players back to Hartford.
The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with goaltender James Reimer on a one-year contract.
The Ottawa Senators’ 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday offered an encouraging response to a disappointing loss against the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week, but…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with some comments from Quinn Hughes regarding the possibility of an extension with the Minnesota Wild. Next, with questions in the crease,…
Reimer appeared in one game for the Rangers’ AHL affiliate before signing the new deal.
The New York Rangers, reeling after Dylan Garand allowed 10 goals in two games and with Igor Shesterkin sidelined for the season, sign veteran goaltender James Reimer to an NHL contract. Initially added on a PTO on Oct. 15, Reimer—who posted a 7‑4‑2 record, 2.42 GAA and .886 SV% in 15 games with Ottawa last season—now backs up Garand. The 539‑game NHL netminder, drafted 99th overall by Toronto in 2006, carries a career 2.87 GAA and .909 SV%. The Rangers have $3.565 M cap space for the deal.
After losing veteran goalie Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending lower-body injury earlier this month, the New York Rangers found his potential replacement.