Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: NYR 3, BUF 1 (5:00 video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: A strong effort from Igor Shesterkin allowed the Rangers to weather the storm of a rough first period and earn two critical points in the standings (CBS)
• Larry Brooks examines the history Adam Fox would make if he wins the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman in his sophomore season (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson discusses Brendan Smith’s role as the grizzled veteran of New York’s defense corps (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from last night’s victory at Madison Square Garden (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

• Travis Yost dives into some statistics to determine who should be front running for the Norris Trophy (TSN)
• Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Brandon Maron relays word that the league’s entry draft lottery is set to take place on June 2nd (The Score)