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
June 1, 2024 | 5:52pmIt 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
May 31, 2024 | 11:16pmAfter 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
May 31, 2024 | 9:58pmHere’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
May 31, 2024 | 3:08amThe 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
May 31, 2024 | 2:21amHighlights 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
May 31, 2024 | 12:26amIf 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
May 30, 2024 | 6:03pmChytil, 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
May 30, 2024 | 2:58pmThe schedule for the Stanley Cup Final has been revealed.
Islanders rework goaltending staff ahead of critical offseason for Ilya Sorokin
May 30, 2024 | 12:58pmIt did not take the Islanders long to reshuffle their goaltending staff.
Rangers' top offensive duo being put on defensive by Panthers
May 29, 2024 | 4:29amChris 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
May 29, 2024 | 3:36amThe 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
May 29, 2024 | 1:11amReinhart’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
May 28, 2024 | 8:04pmAnders 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
May 28, 2024 | 8:20amThat’s a much different question than anyone is asking about Lafreniere.
Rangers winger's reaction to Game 2 scratch says it all
May 28, 2024 | 12:04amSUNRISE, 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
May 27, 2024 | 12:02amHighlights 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
May 26, 2024 | 11:56pmIt’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
May 26, 2024 | 8:57pmAlex 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
May 26, 2024 | 8:30pmAlexis 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
May 26, 2024 | 2:07amThe 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.