The New York Rangers arrived at U.S. Thanksgiving with a 12-11-2 record after a very eventful first eight weeks or so of the 2025-26 NHL season. It’s been a rollercoaster ride, no matter how steady a hand coach Mike Sullivan uses to guide his new team.
Though there’s been more than enough for the Rangers and their fans to be annoyed about, there’s plenty of reason to be thankful, as well.
Let’s check it out.
4 things Rangers fans should be thankful for

This season is not last season
As maddening as the home scoreless streak, woeful 2-7-1 record at Madison Square Garden, and overall scoring struggles are, these Rangers are not those Rangers.