After a disaster of a season, the New York Rangers will look to get back to the playoffs in 2025–26. Expectations remain high, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding the roster heading into camp. The preseason, which begins in just a few weeks, will offer the first glimpse at how this group responds and who might rise to the occasion. The Rangers will play six games, and fans will get a real opportunity to see many of the organization’s top prospects suit up in Rangers blue. From Gabe Perreault to Adam Sýkora, several young players will be looking to prove they belong on the NHL roster. They will have the opportunity to plead their case on the ice.
Rangers’ Preseason Schedule
The Rangers will play six preseason games between Sept. 21 and Oct. 4, facing off against a mix of teams in the northeast. They open the slate on Sunday, Sept. 21, with an afternoon matchup on the road against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Then, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Rangers return home to Madison Square Garden to host the Boston Bruins in their preseason home opener.
Next up is another home game on Thursday, Sept. 25, when the Rangers welcome the New York Islanders to MSG. After that, they head across town for a rematch with the Islanders on Monday, Sept. 29, this time at UBS Arena in Long Island. On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Rangers will play their final home game of the preseason, a second matchup with the Devils at Madison Square Garden. The preseason wraps up on Saturday, Oct. 4, with a road trip to Boston for a matinée against the Bruins at TD Garden.
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The first four games will highlight the veterans as well as prospects, but as the preseason goes on, fans will see what the opening roster might look like in the last two games.
Players to Watch
Gabe Perreault
All eyes will be on Perreault, the Rangers’ top prospect and 2023 first-round pick. After a dominant sophomore season at Boston College, he signed his entry-level contract in the spring and even made his NHL debut at the tail end of last season. He brings high-end vision and offensive instincts, and he’ll get every chance to prove he’s NHL-ready. A strong camp could push him into a top-six role sooner than expected.
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