Game #14: New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Open Thread
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Back at it on home ice, the New York Rangers play hosts to a bunch of familiar faces on the Los Angeles Kings. Former friends Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, and Artemi Panarin make another return to the Garden as the Kings look to bounce back after falling to the New Jersey Devils 3-1 over the weekend. The Kings just won their first game of the season last Tuesday as they have had a rough start to the year with a record of 2-5-2 across their first nine outings.
Veteran netminder James Reimer will make his Rangers debut tonight as he is slatted to get his first start of the 16th season of his career in the NHL. Reimer is coming off a shutout with the Hartford Wolf Pack during his professional tryout stint in the AHL. Worth noting, Joonas Korpisalo did return to the ice for the first time since going on IR with a foot infection over the weekend.
Where to Watch
Cable/Network TV: MSG Network, NHL website, NHL app, and DAZN
National Broadcast: NHL Network
Radio: 880 AM
Player to Watch: James Reimer
By default, Reimer will be the player to watch as he makes his debut with the team, as well as his first NHL start since April of last season. Reimer started 13 games with the Ottawa Senators last season and finished with a 2.42 GAA, .886 SV%, and a 7-4-2 record. At 38 years old, Reimer will become the second oldest goaltender in the league once he officially takes the ice with the Rangers tonight. Former Ranger Cam Talbot is currently the oldest with Semyon Varlamov and Sergei Bobrovksy right behind him.
Reimer told reporters that he was content with his career but was open to continue playing if the right opportunity presented itself. The Rangers will become the ninth team Reimer has suited up for across his lengthy career.
James Reimer credited a couple BCHL teams — the West Kelowna Warriors and Vernon Vipers — for letting him practice with them while he was staying ready in case an NHL team called.
— Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) October 25, 2026
On why he wanted to keep the option open at 38, he said, “I'm really content with my NHL career. I…
Reimer will have as good a chance as any to get a win under his belt as the Rangers have been excellent on home ice and the Kings rank 32 in the league in goals for. He will look to get the Rangers back in the win column as they currently ride a two game losing streak.
Enjoy the game!
