The New York Rangers figure to be pretty happy when the calendar flips from 2025 to 2026.

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But Samuelsson, who’s been defying expectations all season, saw a footrace worth winning. He gained possession at the bottom of the left circle and ripped a sharp-angle, short-side dagger past Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick to seal another road victory.

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The NHL's Winter Classic is being played in Florida, as the two-time defending champion Panthers take on the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park.

Mattias Samuelsson’s shorthanded goal helped stave off a late push by the New York Rangers and propelled the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, Anders Lee scored less than a minute into the game, and the New York Islanders blanked the New York Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night. Lee's unassisted goal 58 seconds in extended his point streak to five games as the Islanders won their second straight.

Rittich's recent shutout against the Rangers highlights a remarkable career-long dominance against New York's other hockey team. He's consistently stifled their offense.

The Original Six contenders collide on Saturday on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's how to tune in, and what to watch.

The New York Rangers will spend at least the next week without either star goaltender Igor Shesterkin or top defender Adam Fox.