Kartye Keeps Rising in Rangers’ Lineup

Tye Kartye scored the decisive goal in the New York Rangers’ 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, lifting the team to its ninth win of the season. With the game level in the third period, the winger put New York ahead and recorded his second game-winning goal of the campaign.

Kartye joined the Rangers after they claimed him off waivers from the Seattle Kraken near the end of February. He has since moved from the fourth line to the second, and has also received chances on the second power-play unit. Coach Mike Sullivan said Kartye suits the style the Rangers are aiming to play.

The winger has six points across his past seven games, including three goals and three assists. His season total stands at five goals and seven assists, giving him 12 points, fifth most on the team. He is also contributing as a forechecker and penalty killer.

Kartye’s partnership with J.T. Miller has produced a 57% expected-goals-for rate over 174 minutes and 27 seconds together, according to Natural Stat Trick. His growing role reflects how effectively he has made use of the opportunities New York has given him.