Ethan Sears

Ethan Sears

About the Columnist

Ethan Sears is a sports reporter for the New York Post focused on the New York Islanders and the NHL. He has covered all four major professional sports as well as college football and basketball. Prior to working for The Post, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily. He has also worked for the Los Angeles Times and the Indianapolis Star. He is a native of Westchester County, New York.

The Archive

Rangers' experience in staving off elimination gives them leg up for Game 6

It was not about 2022 when the Rangers took the ice Saturday hoping to fend off elimination, and for that matter, it was not about 2023, either. 

Panthers have unique perspective with chance for Stanley Cup return

After the Panthers lost in the Stanley Cup Final, Maurice described his summer as “somewhat peaceful” as he dealt with the loss.

Rangers know they need more than just Igor Shesterkin to stay alive

Here’s what bodes well for the Rangers as they prepare to face elimination for the first time on Saturday night.

Rangers once again flop in this part of the game in crushing loss

The Rangers have now been outplayed in three third periods in a row after Anton Lundell’s goal proved the difference in a 3-2 Panthers win in Game 5.

Panthers center comes up big with clutch goal in Game 5 victory

Highlights and lowlights from the Ranger's 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final:

Rangers didn't give star goalie enough help again in Game 5 loss

If the Rangers can somehow make it out of this series, Igor Shesterkin will surely be the front-runner for the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Rangers walking a lineup tightrope with forward after his injury return

Chytil, who appeared to be back in the lineup for Game 5, wants to play. But he is understanding that his situation involves a bit of extra care.

NHL Stanley Cup Final schedule revealed as drama engulfs conference finals

The schedule for the Stanley Cup Final has been revealed.

Islanders rework goaltending staff ahead of critical offseason for Ilya Sorokin

It did not take the Islanders long to reshuffle their goaltending staff.

Rangers' top offensive duo being put on defensive by Panthers

Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad are sitting on zero points apiece for the series, a stat that might understate how dire things have gotten for them.

Rangers forward's inspiring return spoiled by decisive penalty

The feel-good story of the night took a hard left turn 59 seconds into overtime.

Panthers' hero sends series back to Madison Square Garden all square

Reinhart’s goal in overtime sent the series back to New York tied at two after a classic set of games in Florida.

Isles' star gets NHL honors for leadership on and off the ice

Anders Lee was named the winner of the NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy, honoring his leadership on the ice and his charitable contributions off it.

The Rangers arcs of Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko have never been more different

That’s a much different question than anyone is asking about Lafreniere.

Rangers winger's reaction to Game 2 scratch says it all

SUNRISE, Fla. — Kaapo Kakko, for the moment, is back in the Rangers’ lineup. But the winger was still less than thrilled Monday when his Game 2 healthy scratch came...

Fourth-line forward becoming Rangers' Mr. May after two Game 3 goals

Highlights from the Rangers’ 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final.

Igor Shesterkin bails out Rangers again to prevent Game 3 collapse

It’s pretty rare that the winning goaltender allows four goals and ends up being one of the heroes.

Rangers' depth saves scuffling stars again with Game 3 heroics

Alex Wennberg broke a scoring drought that dated all the way back to March 19 at the best possible time for the Rangers on Sunday evening.

Rangers star's playoffs adds 'spectacular' new chapter

Alexis Lafreniere was in the center of the proceedings in all the right ways for a Rangers team that looked overmatched for much of the afternoon.

Rangers' woes in this area cause for concern as series swings to Florida

The Rangers have yet to gain any traction on the power play through six attempts in the series — a necessity if they are to reach the Stanley Cup.