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Rangers Top Islanders on Laba’s OT Winner as Final Roster Calls Near

Camp sits at 41 players, with J.T. Miller plus Sam Carrick day-to-day, sharpening the final cuts.

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Will Cuylle, New York Rangers (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
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Overview

  • Rookie center Noah Laba capped a strong camp with the 3-2 overtime goal, further strengthening his case for an opening-night spot.
  • Igor Shesterkin looked ready for the season, stopping 21 of 22 shots over two periods before yielding to Dylan Garand.
  • New York won despite being outshot 32-19 and out-attempted 70-34 and without a single power play opportunity.
  • Defenseman Braden Schneider returned from April labrum surgery, logged 22:51, delivered four hits, and assisted on the winner.
  • The Rangers trimmed to 41 players, assigned several to AHL Hartford, released Andrej Sustr from his tryout, and listed Miller and Carrick as day-to-day; remaining preseason games are Thursday vs. the Devils and Saturday at the Bruins ahead of the Oct. 7 opener.