Looking to turn the tide after watching Adam Fox go down with an injury, Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers are making a firm decision on a main area of concern.

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The New York Rangers are facing significant depth challenges due to multiple player absences. In response, Brennan Othmann has been recalled for his third stint this season. The 22-year-old forward brings much-needed speed and offensive potential,

New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan delivered a candid instruction for J.T. Miller and company to listen in the midst of a challenging NHL season.

Mike Sullivan implored the Rangers to simplify and get back to the controlled game that made them one of the league’s stingiest defenses.

On the other side, the Rangers have been a struggle to watch at times this year. While they have looked better at times compared to last season, they still have many glaring errors, making many people wonder if it will be another long offseason in the Big Apple.

Not too long ago, the consensus around the New York Rangers this season was that they were an unlucky team bound to break out on the scoresheet and translate into winning hockey.

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates with right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Dallas.

Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals to help the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2. Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists for New York in its third consecutive win.

The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers produced starkly different results on their home ice over the weekend. While the Stars rolled to another home win and described their performance as their "most complete" showing this season,