Overview

• Alexis Lafrenière opened the scoring at 11:43 of the first period for New York’s first goal of the season, which stood as the game-winner.
• The Rangers sealed it late with third-period goals from Carson Soucy and J.T. Miller before an Adam Fox empty-netter.
• Igor Shesterkin recorded his 22nd career shutout with 36–37 saves reported across outlets, anchoring New York during Buffalo’s second-period push.
• Buffalo’s Alex Lyon stopped 29 shots while starting with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on injured reserve; defenseman Owen Power was unavailable due to illness.
• New York delivered a sharper start with 16 first-period shots and heads to Pittsburgh next, while Buffalo visits Boston on Saturday.