The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.

10. Mailbag: Bernie Rhode has a tip for Chris Drury: "Offer Jonathan Toews a PTO. The Rangers need a player like Toews because they still are sloppy defensively, particularly through the neutral zone. Toews is just the center to show this group how it's done."

The Washington Capitals signed goalie Logan Thompson to a six-year extension. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Will Cuylle’s first legitimate top-six assignment in the NHL has come in just his second season, but with some growing pains.

Dan Rosen from NHL.com joined the Rink Rap podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including why Alexis Lafreniere has been a big disappointment this season for the New York Rangers.

Pretend the Rangers were a real person with a best friend who worried about his perplexing and inconsistent behavior. This is how The Maven sees the fantasy: Friend to Mr. Ranger: "WHAT YOU NEED IS A GOOD SHRINK!" Now Mister Ranger is on the couch, telling the doctor the dozen things that drove him for the cure in the first place:

So far, there have been 17 trades (including a January blockbuster), four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin, Jake Oettinger, Alexis Lafreniere, Linus Ullmark and others ...

Kaapo Kakko’s role has dramatically increased since the New York Rangers traded him to the Seattle Kraken. After serving a third-line role in New York while even getting scratched on a few ...

Alexis Martin joined FOX19 NOW in January 2024. She moved to Cincinnati at the beginning of 2024 after graduating in December 2023 from the University of Kentucky. She graduated with a bachelor ...

Kakko produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. Kakko set up Matty Beniers' insurance tally in the third period. The 23-year-old Kakko had gone two games ...

At 23-years-old, Alexis Lafreniere is the fourth team-leader for the New York Rangers and is on a four game point streak. Here's why this has been key to the Rangers' success as of late.

The Seattle Kraken will send Philipp Grubauer to the American Hockey League if he clears waivers. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.