Noah Laba focusing on the positives of goalless Rangers campaign

Noah Laba is trying to stay focused on his defensive contributions as he searches for his first goal of the 2026-27 season with the Rangers. The 23-year-old says the goal drought can weigh on him, while coach Mike Sullivan has urged him to keep playing with urgency and trust that chances will come.

Laba has five assists in 20 games and averages 1:52 of short-handed ice time, among the highest figures on the team. His third line has shown improved results over its past two games, with a 63.9 per cent expected goals share and a 3-1 advantage in high-danger chances; Laba has also recorded 42 hits and contributes to the Rangers’ third-ranked penalty kill.