The New York Rangers lost in a close call, but saw budding young enforcer Matt Rempe drop gloves against league antagonist Ryan Reaves.

Artemi Panarin scored New York's first home goal in four games and Igor Shesterkin made 29 saves, but the Rangers (3-4-1) lost their fourth consecutive home game to start the season. They set an NHL record by getting shut out in their first three home games.

Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game, and the San Jose Sharks picked up their first win of the season by beating the New York Rangers 6-5 on Thursday night.

The New York Rangers are back at Madison Square Garden for a Monday night matchup with the visiting Minnesota Wild.

The Rangers cut Othmann from training camp well before the likes of fellow top prospects Noah Laba, Brett Berard and Gabe Perreault. It was an underwhelming preseason for the No. 16 pick in the 2021 draft, who hasn’t quite found his footing on the NHL stage yet.

Artemi Panarin is struggling offensively and playing tentatively in the final year of his contract. Does the veteran wing even fit into the Rangers' future?

Dougie Hamilton scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Friday night for their seventh straight win. Connor Brown also scored and Nico Hischier had two assists for New Jersey,

Once the Rangers start finishing their chances, look out. Plus: the Red Wings are off to a great start and a Blue Jays NHL comparable.