Bantering Points: 3/4/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn offered his thoughts on the Blueshirts' Sunday victory against the Predators (BSB)

Joe Fortunato grades the deal that saw Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey get shipped to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Juuso Parssinen, Calvin de Haan, and a pair of draft picks (BSB)

Rangers News:

Highlights: NYR 4, NYI 0 (5:01 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: It was Igor Shesterkin's turn to record a shutout as the Rangers ceded zero goals and scored four of their own for a second consecutive game to inch closer to a playoff spot (CBS Sports)

Mollie Walker discusses the tightrope act the Blueshirts are attempting to maintain as they sell off pieces from the current roster while still pushing for the playoffs (NY Post)

Walker also points to Will Borgen, who has become known for his stout defense since joining the Rangers in December, rifling home a shorthanded goal against the Islanders (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson sees the bevy of injuries and trades the Blueshirts have dealt with as of late as a prime opportunity for the team's younger players to make their mark (Newsday)

Neil Best writes that whether or not the Rangers do end up making the playoffs, the road to the end of the season is shaping up to be a fun one (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the Blueshirts' victory in the battle of New York (LoHud)

Mike Fink examines the state of the Hartford Wolf Pack and what Dylan Garand can do for the team in goal (The Hockey Writers)

Peter Baugh give$ four of hi$ own takeaway$ from the Ranger$ Monday night victory (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Washington Capitals agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract extension with goaltender Charlie Lindgren (NBC Sports)

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the regular season with a groin injury, and the Panthers are hopeful he can return for the playoffs (TSN)

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Panthers in the battle of Florida, the San Jose Sharks upset the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more from a busy Monday night around the league (Sportsnet)

The Los Angeles Kings have issued in apology for selling Turkish-made scarves during its Armenian Heritage Night in February (ESPN)