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APRIL 8 • NYPOST.COM

Rangers' fluid play plan for Noah Laba is paying off for development Of the two rookies who have been on the Rangers roster since Opening Night, Noah Laba has had the experience of a full-time NHLer.

APRIL 3 • NYPOST.COM

Supplies helper in return Laba notched an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Laba returned from a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury. He had five points over seven contests prior to the injury, but he was on the fourth line Sunday as the Rangers had both J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad at center. If Laba remains on the fourth line, his potential will be reduced. He's earned nine goals, 13 helpers, 65 shots on net, 99 hits, 42 blocked shots and 22 PIM over 66 appearances as a rookie this year.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Laba (lower body) will return to the lineup against Florida on Sunday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Impact Following a five-game absence, Laba will occupy a fourth-line role against the Panthers on Sunday. He has produced nine goals, 21 points, 61 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 98 hits across 65 appearances this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Laba's return imminent as Rangers' season draws to a close Noah Laba looks ready to rejoin the Rangers rookie class. Just seven days after being labeled “week to week” with a lower-body injury, the t...

MARCH 29 • NYPOST.COM

Game-time call for Sunday Laba (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's clash with Florida, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Laba was injured March 18 and it was deemed at that time that he would be week-to-week. His recovery has been quicker than anticipated and he could return as early as Sunday. Laba has nine goals, 12 assists, 98 hits, 42 blocked shots and five power-play points over 65 games in his rookie season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Laba (lower body) is week-to-week, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic on Saturday.

Impact Laba missed Thursday's 6-3 loss to Columbus after sustaining the injury in Wednesday's 6-3 defeat against New Jersey. He has collected nine goals, 21 points, 61 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and 98 hits in 65 games this season. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Laba (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Columbus, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Laba suffered a lower-body injury during Wednesday's game against the Devils, and he'll be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Jonny Brodzinski and Juuso Parssinen are candidates to enter the lineup Thursday, while Laba's next opportunity to suit up will be Sunday against the Jets.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Laba exits early with lower-body injury in Rangers concern The Rangers were forced to finish Wednesday’s game without one of their forwards from one of their most consistent lines recently.

MARCH 19 • NYPOST.COM

Sustains lower-body injury Laba (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Devils, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Laba was apparently injured in the second period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now, though the Rangers play in Columbus on Thursday. If Laba can't play in that game, Juuso Parssinen or Jonny Brodzinski will enter the lineup.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Stays hot with power-play goal Laba scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Laba typically doesn't get much power-play time, but he was able to cash in while on the ice near the end of a Minnesota penalty. The 22-year-old's game has taken off lately with three goals and two assists over his last five outings. For the season, the rookie center has nine goals, 21 points (five on the power play), 60 shots on net, 94 hits, 40 blocked shots and 22 PIM over 63 appearances in a middle-six role.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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

Buries goal in win Laba scored a goal and added four hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Laba has two goals and two assists over his last four contests. He's found extra success since the Rangers put him with Tye Kartye on the third line, as the duo has clicked well to give the Rangers some depth scoring. Laba is up to eight goals, 20 points, 58 shots on net, 93 hits and 39 blocked shots over 62 appearances as a rookie.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lafreniere's goal and assist help Rangers beat the Jets 6-3

Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

One of each Monday Laba scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact Laba tallied just 1:04 into the game and assisted on a Tye Kartye goal late in the second period. With three points over his last two games, Laba appears to have some growing chemistry alongside Kartye in a third-line role. For the season, Laba is at 19 points, 57 shots on net, 86 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 60 appearances, emerging as a solid defensive forward in his rookie campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Zibanejad's 3-point game helps Rangers rout Flyers 6-2

Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Adds assist in loss Laba logged an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Laba ended a seven-game point drought with the helper. He hasn't scored in his last 13 outings, but he remains firmly in the lineup as the Rangers' third-line center. For the season, the 22-year-old rookie has six goals, 17 points, 56 shots on net, 85 hits and 37 blocked shots over 59 contests.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Thursday Laba (upper body) feels ready to play Thursday versus Carolina, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Laba exited Saturday's match against Pittsburgh, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has eight goals, 16 points, 22 PIM and 72 hits in 53 outings in 2025-26. Laba will probably play in a bottom-six role against the Hurricanes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Mike Sullivan said Monday that Laba (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Laba exited Saturday's matchup against the Penguins due to an upper-body injury, but Sullivan seemed to downplay the severity of the issue. Laba participated in Monday's practice session and seems to have a chance to suit up Thursday against the Hurricanes.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's game Laba (upper body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

Impact Laba logged just 2:34 of ice time before exiting the contest. He has notched six goals and 16 points in 53 games this season. The Rangers don't play until Thursday against Carolina, giving Laba some additional time to recover.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Power-play goal in loss Laba scored a power-play goal, added two PIM, logged two hits and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Senators.

Impact Laba's tally came near the end of the Rangers' lone power play in the game. This ended an 11-game goal drought for the center, who also missed three contests in that span due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old rookie has six goals, 13 points (four on the power play), 46 shots on net, 57 hits, 31 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 45 outings this season. He's not a lock for power-play minutes, so his scoring numbers are likely to remain fairly low.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Tkachuk scores his 200th goal as the Senators beat the Rangers 8-4

Brady Tkachuk scored his 200th regular-season NHL goal and had three assists as the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 8-4

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Ready to rock Laba (upper body) will return to the lineup against Boston on Saturday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Following a three-game absence, Laba will occupy a third-line role versus the Bruins on Saturday. He has collected five goals, 12 points, 43 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 53 hits across 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

Lafreniere's goal and assist help Rangers beat the Jets 6-3

Zibanejad's 3-point game helps Rangers rout Flyers 6-2

Brady Tkachuk scores his 200th goal as the Senators beat the Rangers 8-4