NY Rangers Accomplish Feat Not Done by Franchise in Over 40 Years

The Rangers have been deploying young talent with veterans, leading to recent success.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:24pm

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The New York Rangers have accomplished an impressive feat by having players record hat tricks in back-to-back games, something the franchise hasn't done since 1982. Rookie Gabe Perreault and Will Cuylle both recorded their first career hat tricks on consecutive days, leading the Rangers to dominant wins over the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals.

Why it matters

While the Rangers are having a down season and will miss the playoffs, these recent wins and individual accomplishments could help build a positive culture and momentum heading into next season as the team transitions to a younger roster.

The details

The Rangers won 4-1 against the Red Wings on Saturday, with goalie Jonathan Quick nearly recording a shutout. On Sunday, they routed the Capitals 8-1. Perreault and Cuylle became the first Rangers players to record hat tricks on back-to-back days since 1982, when Mike Rogers and Mark Pavelich did it.

  • The Rangers accomplished the feat over the weekend of April 5-6, 2026.
  • Perreault recorded his hat trick on Saturday, April 5.
  • Cuylle recorded his hat trick on Sunday, April 6.

The players

Gabe Perreault

A 20-year-old rookie forward for the New York Rangers who recorded his first career hat trick on April 5, 2026.

Will Cuylle

A Rangers forward who recorded his first career hat trick on April 6, 2026, the day after Perreault's accomplishment.

Jonathan Quick

The Rangers' goaltender who nearly recorded a shutout in the team's 4-1 win over the Red Wings on April 5.

Mike Rogers

A former Rangers player who recorded a hat trick on consecutive nights in 1982, the last time the franchise accomplished that feat before this weekend.

Mark Pavelich

Another former Rangers player who recorded a hat trick on consecutive nights in 1982, the last time the franchise accomplished that feat before this weekend.

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What they’re saying

“It's great to see our young guys stepping up and making an impact. Gabe and Will both had incredible games, and it's a testament to the hard work they've put in.”

— Gerard Gallant, Head Coach, New York Rangers

What’s next

The Rangers have four games remaining in the regular season and will look to continue their strong play as they build towards next year.

The takeaway

The Rangers' recent success, highlighted by the historic back-to-back hat tricks, shows the team is developing its young talent and building a positive culture that could pay dividends in the future, even if this season is a disappointment.