Rangers News:

Game Recap: A pair of goals from Kaapo Kakko helped saved the Rangers from what would’ve been a disastrous loss against the cellar dwelling Coyotes (CBS)
Mollie Walker notes that while Alexis Lafreniere isn’t getting a ton of ice time, Gerard Gallant believes the former first overall pick must earn more with better play (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson relays word from Gallant that in spite of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 ripping through professional sports in North America right now, he feels that pausing the season isn’t necessary at this time (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano noticed Artemiy Panarin’s absence from the bench for a majority of last night’s game (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will only be allowed to host 50% capacity crowds at home games indefinitely due to a recently implemented mandate in Ontario (TSN)
Paul Grant reports that the Chicago Blackhawks have reached a settlement with Kyle Beach in the wake of their sexual assault scandal dating back to the 2010 Playoffs (Sportsnet)
Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 32 Thoughts (Sportsnet)