Eeli Tolvanen - NHL News & Rumors

Scores in third straight Tolvanen scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth. He also added two blocked shots.

Impact Tolvanen sealed the victory at 18:45 of the third period, finishing a sequence started by Igor Shesterkin and Will Cuylle to restore New York's two-goal advantage. The winger has scored in three consecutive games after being held off the scoresheet in the season opener and is enjoying an impressive start to the season, especially since he's been skating as a bottom-six forward on the third line alongside Cuylle and Noah Laba.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shesterkin makes 28 saves and has an assist as Rangers beat Mammoth 4-2 for 3rd straight win

Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves and had an assist on Eeli Tolvanen’s empty-net goal with 1:15 remaining and the New York Rangers beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pots empty-netter Tolvanen scored an empty-net goal and added three hits in Friday's 2-0 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Tolvanen has scored twice on four shots while adding seven hits and a plus-2 rating over three games this season. The winger is fitting right in on the third line while also seeing work on the second power-play unit. Tolvanen provides a good mix of offense and physical play, which will give him appeal in deeper fantasy formats as long as he doesn't hit a lengthy cold patch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Garand makes 22 saves for 1st career shutout as Rangers beat Red Wings 2-0

Dylan Garand made 22 saves for his first career shutout and the New York Rangers spoiled the Detroit Red Wings’ opener with a 2-0 victory

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

First goal with new squad Tolvanen scored a goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact It was his first goal with the Rangers. Tolvanen fired a pass into the slot that went in off a Bolts' defender. He is skating with Noah Laba and Will Cuylle on the Rangers' third line, and he will get a shot on the team's second power-play unit, too. Tolvanen has delivered at least 35 points in each of his last three seasons, averaging 37 points, and he's also averaged 211 hits in the same span. His line could deliver a whopping 600 hits this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal and first to do it for the Rangers

Igor Shesterkin has become the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal and the first to do it for the New York Rangers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Igor Shesterkin becomes first Rangers goalie to score in 5-1 win over Lightning in home opener

Igor Shesterkin became the first New York Rangers goalie to score when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net, capping a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightnin...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Eeli Tolvanen knows what his new Rangers teammates need from him: 'Just try to bring energy' Eeli Tolvanen was still unsigned as the summer began to wind down and NHLers in Finland started to head back to their workplaces. “It was to...

4 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Rangers at Bruins: Postgame Notes | New York Rangers RANGERS NOTES NEW TEAM, FRESH THREADS – Seven different skaters made their Rangers debut tonight against the Bruins: Oliver Bjorkstrand, Pav...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Red Wings May Regret Missing Chance to Add Eeli Tolvanen Having a relatively quiet 2026 offseason, the Detroit Red Wings lost more scoring depth than they got back after letting Patrick Kane and Ja...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Predicting New Lines for NY Rangers With Eeli Tolvanen The New York Rangers wanted to add another piece up front before training camp and succeeded, signing forward Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year, $...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Rangers sign winger Eeli Tolvanen for 1 year, $1.5 million

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with winger Eeli Tolvanen on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

NY Rangers' Eeli Tolvanen is Only Player in NHL to Accomplish This Feat The New York Rangers are getting set for the start of the regular season, and the team recently was able to add what could be the final piec...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Biggest Winners and Losers From NY Rangers Signing Eeli Tolvanen The New York Rangers are starting training camp in a few weeks, and their roster now appears complete after signing Eeli Tolvanen to a one-y...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Heading to Big Apple Tolvanen signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Tolvanen had 12 goals, 36 points, 30 PIM, 187 hits and 81 blocks in 78 regular-season appearances with Seattle in 2025-26. He's recorded at least 30 points in each of his past four regular seasons, and it wouldn't be surprising if he put up a similar level of production this campaign. He'll probably find himself primarily playing on the third line.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Why Eeli Tolvanen is still a free agent despite useful moments for Kraken | Sporting News The winger should get a contract eventually.

JULY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken to play games in Helsinki in November

The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken are set to play two games in Finland next season as part of the NHL's Global Series

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Adds assist in return Tolvanen notched a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Tolvanen missed the previous two games due to an upper-body injury. He returned to a third-line role and set up Kaapo Kakko's second-period tally. Through 66 outings, Tolvanen has 12 goals, 23 helpers, 120 shots on net, 166 hits, 70 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating while primarily working in the Kraken's middle six.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets extend point streak to 12, beat Kraken 5-2

Columbus scored three times in the first period and beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2, extending the Blue Jackets’ point streak to 12 games

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Good to return Saturday Tolvanen (upper body) will play against Columbus on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a two-game absence, Tolvanen will replace Jared McCann (undisclosed) in Saturday's lineup. The 26-year-old Tolvanen has 12 goals and 34 points in 65 appearances this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets take on the Kraken following Fantilli's 2-goal game

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Seattle Kraken after Adam Fantilli's two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Remains out Thursday Tolvanen (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Predators, per the NHL media site.

Impact Tolvanen is set to miss his second straight game due to the injury. The Kraken are also missing Ryan Winterton (illness), so Jani Nyman -- who was recalled Wednesday -- will slot into the lineup. Tolvanen's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Tuesday Tolvanen (undisclosed) won't play versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Joe Pohoryles of Emerald City Spectrum reports.

Impact Tolvanen missed the third period of Sunday's game versus the Panthers, and he'll be forced to miss a full contest as well while he recovers. Jacob Melanson is set to enter the lineup on the fourth line, while Frederick Gaudreau is poised to move into the middle six to cover Tolvanen's all-situations minutes.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call against Tampa Bay Tolvanen is a game-time call for Tuesday's home contest against the Lightning because of an undisclosed injury, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Tolvanen did not return to Sunday's win over the Panthers after taking a hard hit in the final frame, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network. If Tolvanen doesn't suit up Tuesday, Jacob Melanson will draw back into the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch for the last two games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine Saturday Tolvanen scored a goal, notched three hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Tolvanen had gone seven NHL games without a point, though he earned five points over three contests for Finland at the Olympics. The 26-year-old winger has remained on Seattle's second line through his recent slump. He has 12 goals, 32 points, 108 shots on net, 153 hits, 63 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 61 appearances this season. This is a contract year for Tolvanen, so he'll want to finish strong to boost his value for the open market.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

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