The New York Rangers concluded a six-game preseason on Saturday afternoon in somewhat underwhelming fashion, falling 4-1 to the Boston Bruins. New York finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division with five points and a 2-3-1 record, dropping four of their last five contests.
But in the preseason, wins and losses often take a back seat to the eye test, with line chemistry, key positional races, and rookies trying to make the varsity taking on greater importance.
The Rangers find themselves at a pivotal crossroads entering the 2025-26 season. With the hiring of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan, New York seeks redemption after they failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in four years.