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How asking for less has yielded more for the Rangers’ penalty kill

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Walker, M. (2026, October 21). How asking for less has yielded more for the Rangers’ penalty kill. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/how-asking-for-less-has-yielded-more-for-the-rangers-penalty-kill/

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The Rangers have improved their penalty kill this season by changing their approach during shorthanded ice time. Head coach Mike Sullivan aimed to reduce the workload on key players, leading to a more effective four-man structure and fresher players on the ice. As a result, they have allowed only two power-play goals in 11 games so far. Defenseman Braden Schneider attributes this success to good timing, strong stick work, and effectively blocking shots from the middle of the ice while preventing rebounds and secondary scoring chances.

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The New York Rangers have significantly improved their penalty-killing unit this season under head coach Mike Sullivan's guidance. Starting from training camp, Sullivan emphasized reducing the workload on key players during shorthanded situations. This strategic shift has led to a robust four-man defensive structure and fresher legs for players, resulting in only two power-play goals against through 11 games so far. Defenseman Braden Schneider highlighted the team's strong timing, effective stick work, and ability to limit scoring opportunities by controlling the middle of the ice and preventing rebounds and secondary chances.

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🔮 tRY IT NOWAgainst the clubs projected to finish near the bottom of the standings — such as the Red Wings, Canucks and Ducks — the Rangers have won by a combined margin of 13-4.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Rangers handle Ducks for bounce-back win to stay undeafeted at Garden

🔮 “I think the biggest thing in-zone — and this is a discussion we’ve had with our group — is our willingness to create off the shot more,” Sullivan said.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Rangers trying to outrun reminder of last season’s offensive struggles

🔮 “Obviously, we knew what he could bring defensively, but he’s got that offensive game to him.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · The unexpected making of Vladislav Gavrikov as a Rangers offensive weapon

🔮 The silver lining to Igor Shesterkin’s impending placement on season-ending long-term injury reserve is the sizable cap relief the Rangers will get in return — and the possibilities are endless.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Rangers’ $10 million in Igor Shesterkin cap relief can make biggest dreams reality

🔮 Sullivan has indicated that dressing Chmelar or Rempe would be a game-to-game decision, but the former had gotten a stretch of games amid the Rangers’ 5-1 run after their shutout loss in Boston.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Matt Rempe makes ‘impact’ and gets in fight in return to lineup

🔮 After some heavy play along the walls to maintain possession with his linemates, Will Cuylle registered his third goal of the season as the lone goal scorer in the second period.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Rangers roll past Lightning to remain undefeated at MSG

🔮 I think Will Cuylle’s an emerging young guy that’s starting to take on more of a leadership role for us.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Rangers’ small but mighty leadership group already showing what it’s all about

🔮 And after hearing the most devastating injury news possible about their star goalie Igor Shesterkin, who will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, the 2026-27 Rangers took a 6-2 win over a struggling Canucks team despite giving up an equalizing shorthanded goal late in the second period. “This is a situation I feel like not a lot needs to be said,” captain J.T. Miller said Sunday morning after participating in an optional skate.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Rangers open post-Igor Shesterkin era with gritty, resilient win over Canucks

🔮 We like his potential and where it could go.

2026-10-11 · assertive framing · Cole Beaudoin back with Rangers one day after demotion — and there’s a reason why

🔮 The Blueshirts would lose more than just the best goaltender in the NHL, who was off to an electric start to the season.

2026-10-10 · assertive framing · Igor Shesterkin’s injury and the all the possible ramifications hang over Rangers after loss to Capitals

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The Rangers’ range of results to start the season indicates room for growth in their overall game, but there has been one constant thus far. asserted

range → start → game

Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker’s text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted

questions → access → subscribers

SIGN UP NOWPenalty-killing has become a major strength amid the team’s pointed change in philosophy and personnel during shorthanded ice time. asserted

killing → sign → time

Back in training camp, head coach Mike Sullivan asserted his intention to alleviate some of his marquee players’ workloads, especially as it pertained to the PK. asserted

it → assert → PK

The adjustments have resulted in a lockdown four-man structure, consistently fresh legs and a mere two power-play goals against through 11 games. asserted

adjustments → result → games

“I think just the timing,” Braden Schneider told Sports+ of what’s working for the penalty killers. asserted

what → think → killers

I think we’ve done a really good job of taking away the middle of the ice, and we’ve done a really good job of collapsing at the net and not giving up those rebound and secondary chances.” asserted

we → think → chances

How asking for less has yielded more for the Rangers’ penalty kill

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