Jaroslav Chmelar - NHL News & Rumors

Rangers hold off the Kraken 4-3 for their 3rd straight victory

Gabe Perreault, Ty Kartye and Jaroslav Chmelar scored in the first period and the New York Rangers held off the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Saturday for their third straight victory

35 MINS AGO • Associated Press

NYR vs STL: Gabe Perreault & Jaroslav Chmelar Pregame Media Availability | Nov. 3, 2026

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Called up Monday Chmelar was recalled from AHL Hartford on Monday.

Impact Chmelar was sent to the minors in mid-October, but he'll rejoin the Rangers after Taylor Raddysh was sent down Monday. Across his seven appearances with the NHL club earlier in the regular season, Chmelar was held scoreless with 15 hits while averaging 8:15 of ice time. Chmelar saw fairly regular playing time during his previous stint with the Rangers and could have an opportunity to carve out a role once again now that he's back in the NHL.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Chmelar was assigned to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Chmelar made seven appearances for the Rangers to begin the regular season, and he was held scoreless with 15 hits while averaging 8:15 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to make an impact in the AHL, while Taylor Raddysh was called up in a corresponding move to take Chmelar's place on the NHL roster.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs WSH: Will Cuylle, Adam Fox & Jaroslav Chmelar Postgame Availability | April 5, 2026

APRIL 6 • YOUTUBE

Three points in last five games Chmelar scored a goal Saturday in a 4-1 win over Detroit.

Impact It was a beautiful tip that beat John Gibson to open the scoring in the first period. Chmelar has a modest five points, including four goals, in 23 games this season, but three of those points (two goals, one assist) have come in his last five games (nine shots). Chmelar has limited upside, but his massive frame (six-foot-five) makes him a dangerous net-front presence.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs. Red Wings: Postgame Notes | New York Rangers RANGERS NOTES ROCKIN’ ROOKS – New York rookies scored all four goals for the Rangers in today’s game (Gabe Perreault - 3, Jaroslav Chmelar -...

APRIL 4 • NHL.COM

Red Wings' playoff pursuit takes a hit with a 4-1 loss to the already-eliminated Rangers

Failing to score until there were 32 seconds left, the Detroit Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the New York Rangers

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Chmelar scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Chmelar had been limited to one assist over eight outings since his previous goal. The 22-year-old is getting an extended look in the bottom six as the Rangers evaluate some younger players' NHL readiness. Through 21 contests this season, Chmelar has four points, 17 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-3 rating, which suggests he'll be in contention for a bottom-six role for 2026-27 after playing primarily on the fourth line during this stretch of NHL action in March.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaroslav Chmelar scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

APRIL 1 • YOUTUBE

Pots goal Saturday Chmelar scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Chmelar is getting an extended look on the fourth line, and he's scored twice over six games since the start of March. The 22-year-old won't have a lot of upside in that spot, but he's done enough to keep his place in the lineup. Chmelar has two goals, nine shots on net, 19 hits, eight blocked shots and seven PIM over his first 12 NHL outings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs. Wild | NHL Highlights | March 14, 2026

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Shesterkin makes 46 saves to help the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Wild

Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesot...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

NYR vs CGY:Jaroslav Chmelar Pregame Media Availability | March 10, 2026

MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Back in NHL Chmelar was recalled from AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact The Rangers briefly returned Chmelar to the minors to make him eligible for the Calder Cup Playoffs. He has registered one goal, four shots on net, four blocked shots and 13 hits in seven NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Chmelar was loaned to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact The move allows Chmelar to be eligible for the AHL playoffs. He scored his first NHL goal Thursday against the Maple Leafs and has one point in seven NHL games this season. The 22-year-old had eight goals and 25 points in 46 AHL games before his recall.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com Jaroslav Chmelar scores on the breakaway for his first NHL goal, Artemi Panarin scores his first as a King and Vítek Vanecek posts his 11th...

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

First NHL goal Chmelar scored a goal Thursday in a 6-2 win over Toronto.

Impact It was Chmelar's first NHL goal and point in his seventh NHL game. He had been recalled from Hartford of the AHL on Tuesday. Chmelar made the game 4-2 at the mid-point of the third when he scored on a breakaway after a Toronto turnover.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs TOR: Chmelar, Edstrom & Cuylle Postgame Availability | March 5, 2026

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Rangers beat the Leafs 6-2 for their first home regulation win since Nov. 24

Alexis Lafrenière scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection, and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than thr...

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors Chmelar was recalled from AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Chmelar was called up by the Rangers for the third time this season, with this rendition coming after he posted two multi-point games with the Wolf Pack since Feb. 14. Through 46 AHL appearances this season, the 22-year-old forward has eight goals, 17 assists and 80 shots on net. With Brendan Brisson being loaned to Hartford in a corresponding move, Chmelar might be presented with the opportunity to contribute right away for the Rangers from a bottom-six role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point game for Hartford Chmelar scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hartford's 3-2 win over Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Chmelar had recorded just one goal over his last nine outings. He's posted five multi-point efforts in the AHL this season. Overall, he's at eight goals, 23 points and 67 shots on net through 40 appearances for Hartford, and he saw six games of action with the Rangers but didn't record a point.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three points in AHL win Chmelar scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hartford's 4-3 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Chmelar has six points over his last four games. He's up to six goals and 19 points through 30 appearances this season, putting him 10 points shy of matching his 29-point total in 71 regular-season contests a year ago. Chmelar has logged six NHL games this season but has yet to earn his first point for the Rangers.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to minors Chmelar was sent down to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Chmelar has appeared in six games for the Rangers this season in which he has failed to generate any points while posting 13 hits, three shots and seven PIM. Along with Chmelar, the Rangers also returned Brett Berard to the minors while bringing up Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault in corresponding moves.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Chmelar was promoted to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Chmelar has three goals and 11 points in 19 outings with Hartford this season. He also has no points, five PIM and five hits in two appearances with the Rangers in 2025-26. Brennan Othmann was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Rangers hold off the Kraken 4-3 for their 3rd straight victory

Red Wings' playoff pursuit takes a hit with a 4-1 loss to the already-eliminated Rangers

Shesterkin makes 46 saves to help the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Wild

Rangers beat the Leafs 6-2 for their first home regulation win since Nov. 24