Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: OTT 3, NYR 0 (4:06 video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: A listless effort from the Rangers led to a home and home split with the Senators (CBS)
• Brett Cyrgalis relayed word on Mats Zuccarello and the reports surrounding him that emerged out of Norway (NY Post)
• Cyrgalis also discussed New York’s struggles away from Madison Square Garden (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson points out that with seven defenseman in the lineup last night, David Quinn opted to bench Kevin Shattenkirk for the final 20:00 (Newsday)
• Rob Luker examines how the Rangers have performed statistically as November draws to a close (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Michael Delasandro suggests that the time is coming for New York to decide the direction of their season (Blue Line Station)
• Drew McCaffrey highlights how Mika Zibanejad has ascended into a top line role (Blue Line Station)
• Frank Curto offers his take on the Blueshirts’ struggles away from home (Elite Sports NY)
• Tom Castro argues that in site of their progress this season, the Rangers need to keep an eye towards the future (The Hockey Writers)
• Media Availability: David Quinn,(2:37) Chris Kreider,(0:53) and Henrik Lundqvist (4:12) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Stephen Whyno speculates that even after the league expands to 32 teams, the NHL may not be done extending its footprint (NBC Sports)
• Chris Johnston reports that with Willam Nylander’s deadline to report looming, the Maple Leafs are starting to feel the pressure (Sportsnet)
• Ian Mendes argues that Erik Karlsson’s return to Ottawa tomorrow will give the fanbase a chance to give their former franchise pillar a proper sendoff (TSN)/