Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Hot Streak, Lafrenière On Fire, Miller Returns and More

Despite an incredibly tough start to the 2025-26 campaign, the New York Rangers are finding some momentum right now. Here are the key storylines surrounding the team and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 15-22, 2026.

Four-Game Winning Streak

The Rangers are suddenly red hot. Igor Shesterkin just put on a clinic on Saturday, March 14, making 46 saves in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild to extend the team’s winning streak to four games.

The Youth Movement

Following general manager Chris Drury’s January announcement of a roster “retool,” the organization has fully pivoted to its younger players.

Prospects like Gabe Perreault, Tye Kartye, and recently signed Brody Lamb are stepping up and bringing much-needed energy to the lineup under head coach Mike Sullivan.

Alexis Lafrenière Catching Fire

Lafrenière has been a major catalyst during this winning stretch. He recently netted his second career hat trick in a 4-0 shutout win over the Calgary Flames on March 10 and has been heavily relied upon offensively.

Captain J.T. Miller Returns

After missing five games with an upper-body injury, first-year captain J.T. Miller made his return to the ice against the Wild, bringing some veteran stability back to the forward group.

Rangers Upcoming Schedule

The Rangers have a busy, four-game week ahead. Three of these matchups are on home ice at Madison Square Garden. This stretch will be a great test to see if their young core can sustain this current winning streak, especially with a back-to-back against a divisional rival in the New Jersey Devils, followed by a road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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