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Rangers' Edstrom Shines in NHL Debut Amid Winning Streak

3/16/2026

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Adam Edstrom, a 6-foot-7 center from Sweden, played his first NHL game for the New York Rangers in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Head coach Mike Sullivan said Edstrom's size and skill could help in a fourth-line role.
The shift followed the return of winger Jaroslav Chmelar, who has been performing well.
The Rangers are 6-1-2 since returning from the Olympic break.

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Adam Edstrom, a 6-foot-7 center from Sweden, played his first NHL game for the New York Rangers in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Head coach Mike Sullivan said Edstrom's size and skill could help in a fourth-line role.
The shift followed the return of winger Jaroslav Chmelar, who has been performing well.
The Rangers are 6-1-2 since returning from the Olympic break.