Arthur and guest cohost Steve Valiquette break down the Rangers 5-2 loss to the red-hot Boston Bruins on Thursday night, including Ryan Lindgren leaving the game with an apparent upper-body injury, and discuss how the Blueshirts can fill the void if No. 55 is out of the lineup for any length of time, trends Vally observed over the prior week of Rangers hockey, if the team’s playoff hopes are in trouble a few weeks away from the supposed Thanksgiving line of demarcation, and much more.  Get a...

Arthur is joined by MSG Networks analyst and Clear Sight Analytics CEO Steve Valiquette to break down the suddenly skidding New York Rangers, winless in their last 4 games, and 1-2-2 over their last 5, and discuss why the team is struggling to score right now, Alexandar Georgiev’s return to MSG with money on the board, injuries to Filip Chytil and Vitali Kravstov, and facing essentially must-win games against the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes back-to-back this weekend. Get a 6 month...

Arthur and guest cohost Steve Valiquette evaluate the first 5 games of the season for the New York Rangers, with the team going 3-1-1 and collecting 7 out of 10 possible points, and discuss a tough loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, why the Blueshirts’ power play has been dominant so far, the “3 E’s” of a hockey player’s career, the perils of giving up low danger goals, the accrual of cap space, and more. Plus, thoughts on next week’s slate of games, starting with the Columbus Blue...

Arthur is once again joined by MSG Networks analyst and Clear Sight Analytics CEO Steve Valiquette to break down the Rangers 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night and discuss Igor Shesterkin’s solid start to the season, Alexis Lafrenière’s arrival alongside Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, Kaapo Kakko’s growing confidence as a top-6 power forward, the Zan Jones-Braden Schneider pairing, Jaroslav Halak making his Rangers debut in goal against the Winnipeg Jets tonight, opening...

Arthur joins hosts Ian Mendes and Sean Gentille to talk New York Rangers, the Eastern Conference, who wins the Stanley Cup, and more during The Athletic Hockey Show’s 2022-23 Season Preview livestream. Please note: this segment was recorded live on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Watch the full show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/601DNFy97kM Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit...

Arthur and Producer Chris preview the Rangers season with a week to go until the home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss Jimmy Vesey’s impressive training camp in his second stint with the Blueshirts, Vitali Kravtsov’s underwhelming play so far, if The Kid Line will remain intact to start the season, likely bottom-6 configurations, Zac Jones vs. Libor Hajek, Jacob Trouba’s mindset entering his first year as team captain, and some bold predictions to close things out. Now, you...

On the season debut of The Garden Faithful, Arthur is joined by MSG Networks analyst and Clear Sight Analytics CEO Steve Valiquette to discuss training camp vibes, if Igor Shesterkin can build off his historic, Vezina-winning campaign from last season, how Jaroslav Halak changes the dynamic in the room, the Rangers underrated team defense, earning deadline acquisitions again, and more. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/tgf

First, Arthur and Producer Chris break down the Rangers’ Game 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, ending their incredible playoff run, and discuss Dryden Hunt replacing Kaapo Kakko in the lineup, Ryan Strome leaving the game early with injury, and more. Then, the guys look back over the course of the entire playoffs and discuss the superlative play of Igor Shesterkin, Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox rising to the occasion, Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller growing throughout...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris look back at Sunday afternoon’s Game 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, cutting the Rangers’ series lead to 2-1, and discuss how the game unfolded, the psyche of the team heading into tonight’s Game 4, injuries to Ryan Strome and Barclay Goodrow, and more. Then, the guys talk about Games 1 and 2 at The Garden last week, 6-2 and 3-2 wins for the Blueshirts respectively, “The Shift” in Game 1 that ended with a goal for Filip Chytil on a beautiful cross-ice pass...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris break down the Rangers’ epic 6-2 Game 7 win over the Carolina Hurricanes last night in Raleigh to move on to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2015 in a matchup against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Then, the guys discuss how the Rangers took down the Canes over the course of the seven-game series, including the outstanding play of Igor Shesterkin in goal, Mika Zibanejad leading the way offensively,...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris recap the Rangers’ 3-1 Game 3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, cutting their series lead to 2-1, and discuss how the newly-formed top-9 lines worked out, Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider leading the way offensively once again, Adam Fox’s play, the nastiness at the end of the game involving Max Domi and Ryan Lindgren and Gerard Gallant and Tony DeAngelo, and more. Plus, the guys praise the play of Alexis Lafreniere not only in this series, but throughout the...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris break down the Rangers’ incredible Game 7 win at MSG on Sunday night, coming all the way back from 3-1 down in the series to eliminate the Pens on Artemi Panarin’s overtime power play goal. Then, the guys recap the rest of the series and give their thoughts on Ryan Lindgren’s gutsy return to the lineup after missing Games 3 and 4, Mika Zibanejad’s offensive resurgence, Chris Kreider’s leadership, the play of Alexis Lafreniere and The Kid Line, Tyler Motte’s...

Arthur and Producer Chris break down Monday night’s terrible 7-2 Game 4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and discuss what’s gone wrong throughout the series to put the Rangers on the precipice of a humbling, five-game, first round defeat, including GM Chris Drury’s decision not to acquire a left-shot defenseman at the trade deadline, Gerard Gallant’s seeming inability to right his team’s mentality as games have slipped away, the lack of leadership so far from core players like Mika Zibanejad,...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris get set for tonight’s Game 1 between the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden and discuss why the Blueshirts are the rightful favorite heading into the series. Then, the guys talk about head coach Gerard Gallant’s lineup options, potentially choosing between Ryan Reaves and Dryden Hunt on the fourth line and between Patrik Nemeth and Justin Braun on the third defensive pair. Plus, to close things out, the guys make their series...

First, Arthur gives a positive injury update for the Blueshirts, reporting that both Andrew Copp and Filip Chytil practiced Tuesday morning, skating with their regular linemates, and Kaapo Kakko skated as an extra, potentially getting set to play in one of the last three regular season games this week. Then, Arthur and Producer Chris discuss the dynamic play of the “Bread, Butter, and Jam Line” of Artemi Panarin, Ryan Strome, and Andrew Copp, the Rangers underrated team defense leading to a...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris discuss the Winnipeg Jets coming to MSG tonight with Andrew Copp facing his former team for the first time since the trade deadline, Chris Drury’s excellent deadline deals, and a potential GM of the Year award, Kaapo Kakko’s injury status, Alexis Lafrenière’s goal of the year candidate against the Detroit Red Wings, and more. Then, the guys take a look back at the last three games, including a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in which Chris Kreider became...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris break down the last week of Rangers hockey, featuring three straight wins over the New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Ottawa Senators, clinching a playoff berth in the process, and discuss the team’s formidable top-six, Tyler Motte potentially being lost for the season following a high hit from the Pens’ Anthony Angello, Tony DeAngelo’s return to Madison Square Garden tonight with the Carolina Hurricanes, and more. Then, the guys open up the mailbag...

First, Arthur is joined by the cohost of Sportsnet 590’s Real Kyper and Bourne podcast and 1994 Stanley Cup champion with the New York Rangers Nick Kypreos to talk about what it was like to be back at MSG over the weekend for an alumni event with his former ’94 teammates, whether the current Rangers team is a legit contender or not, Chris Drury’s trade deadline moves, and if there’s a “right” number of acquisitions to make to strengthen your team for a deep playoff run, guys having to fight...

First, Arthur takes a look back at the Blueshirts’ last three games, a 7-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils, a dominant, bounce back 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, and a 5-4 OT win over the scrappy Buffalo Sabres, and looks forward to a busy week ahead, starting with tonight’s game versus the Pens in Pittsburgh. Then, Sportsnet’s Ken Wiebe joins the show to talk about what Andrew Copp brings to the table for the Rangers as one of the most underrated players in the league, and what it...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris discuss an active first trade deadline for Rangers GM Chris Drury, who acquired significant depth in Andrew Copp, Frank Vatrano, Tyler Motte, and Justin Braun without sacrificing a roster player or high-end prospect, Gerard Gallant’s lineup options with the new acquisitions all set to debut tonight against the Devils in New Jersey, and how they’ll impact the team’s chances down the stretch and into the playoffs. Plus, thoughts on the news that Kaapo Kakko and...

First, Arthur gives his final update on potential moves GM Chris Drury could make less than a week away from the NHL trade deadline and talks about the Vancouver Canucks likely asking for Braden Schneider in return for JT Miller, Brock Boeser as a less expensive, but unlikely option, the Anaheim Ducks’ Rickard Rakell as a top-six target, and more. Then, Arthur is joined by Producer Chris to recap the last three games and discuss Alexander Georgiev getting roughed up by the Minnesota Wild in...

First, Arthur talks about Alexander Georgiev starting in goal against the Minnesota Wild tonight in what could be his last opportunity to make a positive impression on another team before the trade deadline, K’Andre Miller, Ryan Lindgren, and Jonny Brodzinski all having homecomings in Minnesota against the Wild, and how the Adam Fox-Ryan Lindgren defensive pairing has been just a little bit “off” over the last couple of weeks. Then, Arthur welcomes Producer Chris to the show to recap the...

First, Arthur and Producer Chris break down the last few games and discuss Filip Chytil being a healthy scratch against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks after sitting out against the Washington Capitals with an illness, the Rangers actually out-chancing their opponents at 5-on-5 in recent games, despite losing two-straight, and more. Then, the architect of the Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup championship team, former GM Neil Smith joins the show to give his thoughts on Chris Drury...

First, Arthur breaks down the last week of Rangers hockey following their two-week break, with the team going 2-0-1, beating the shorthanded Boston Bruins at the Garden 2-1 in a shootout, losing 3-2 in a shootout at home against the Detroit Red Wings, and then defeating the scrappy Ottawa Senators 2-1 on the road. Then, Arthur talks about Gerard Gallant shuffling his lines a bit at Tuesday’s practice, shifting Dryden Hunt back up with Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin and sliding Barclay...

First, Arthur talks about the Rangers returning to action after a two-week break at home tonight against the Bruins, who will be without Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and the recently re-retired Tuukka Rask, Adam Fox getting back into the lineup after missing a couple of games with an upper-body injury, Kaapo Kakko remaining out for at least another month, Zach Jones sliding into the left side, third pair slot opposite Braden Schneider, and how Barclay Goodrow playing on a line with Artemi...