Game #53: Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers Open Thread
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It can't get worse for the Rangers than the last time they played the Boston Bruins, as they fell 10-2 in the embarrassing loss. Despite their last outing, the Rangers got the better of them the first time around, and tonight's game is the final time these two teams will see each other this season. Unfortunately for the Blueshirts, the Bruins have won eight of their last 10 games and are red hot.
The Rangers will be without defenseman Carson Soucy who is being held out as he is expected to be traded to the New York Islanders according to The Athletics' Vincent Z. The Rangers will be without defenseman Carson Soucy, who is being held out as he is expected to be traded to the New York Islanders, according to The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano. For the Bruins, defenseman Nikita Zadorov will be a game-time decision after briefly exiting their previous game against the Montreal Canadiens.. For the Bruins, defenseman Nikita Zadorov will be a game time decision after briefly exiting their previous game against the Montreal Canadiens.
I'm hearing #NYR are on the verge of their first move of the retool. A trade that sends Carson Soucy to the #Isles is brewing.
— Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) January 26, 2026
No official announcement yet as they work out the particulars, but expect him to be held out of the lineup tonight for roster management.
Where to Watch
Cable/Network TV: MSG 2, NHL website, NHL app, and the Gotham Sports app
National Broadcast: ESPN+
Radio: 880 AM
Player to Watch: Will Borgen
After a strong start to the season, Will Borgen has taken a step back and as the team enters a retool, he could be the next player to go. Borgen, 29 years old, could be of better service as a third-pair defenseman on a contender than in his second-pair role with the Rangers. However, the team could see him as a valuable asset to keep around if they believe he could return to the level of play he started the year at.
Many Rangers players seemingly have been placed in two categories: who is staying and who is leaving. Will Borgen may very well be one of the few players on this team whose fate with the team could greatly be impacted by the remaining games before the trade deadline.
Enjoy the game!
