4 New York Rangers Player Milestones to Watch This Season

As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, several New York Rangers players are on the cusp of reaching significant career milestones. Here are four key players likely to achieve or come close to these personal achievements this season.

Igor Shesterkin

Goaltender Igor Shesterkin aims for a healthier and more successful season. His performance is crucial for the Rangers' playoff aspirations. A notable milestone for him this season is reaching 200 career wins. This achievement would place him fifth on the franchise's all-time wins list, tied with John Vanbiesbrouck and just four wins behind fourth place. Shesterkin is projected to finish the season as the fourth-winningest goalie in Rangers history, with potential for further climbing in the rankings.

Mika Zibanejad

Mika Zibanejad had a strong bounce-back season last year, marked by several career milestones. He played his 1,000th career game against the Ottawa Senators, the team that originally drafted him. Zibanejad also set a new Rangers franchise record for most power-play goals with 124, surpassing Chris Kreider and Camille Henry's previous record of 116. If he scores 42 goals this season, he will overtake Kreider for third place in most goals scored as a Ranger. Additionally, 24 or more points would put him ahead of Mark Messier for fifth-most points in franchise history.

J.T. Miller

Entering his second season as Rangers captain, J.T. Miller is looking for an improved performance. An injury during training camp last season hampered his play. With a full offseason for recovery, Miller is expected to be healthier and potentially reach new milestones. Scoring 23 goals this season would bring his career total to 300. The Rangers will rely on Miller to return to his star player status to have a chance at making the playoffs.

Alexis Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere is poised to be a vital player for the Rangers this season. Following the trade of Artemi Panarin, Lafreniere stepped into a more prominent role, receiving consistent top-line minutes and power-play opportunities. Continued improvement this season will benefit both the team and his personal achievements. He is currently 50 points shy of reaching 300 career points. Furthermore, if he plays in 38 games and stays healthy, he will mark his 500th career game played. While he may not have fully met initial expectations from his first overall draft selection, Lafreniere is a solid NHL player, and the team needs his strong performance to succeed this season.

While these are not the only potential milestones for Rangers players this season, they represent four of the most significant. Each player's success is integral to the team's goal of winning the Stanley Cup, and personal achievements will undoubtedly add to the satisfaction if they can achieve championship glory in 2027.