New York Rangers Alexis Lafreniere’s net-front presence adding new dynamic to his Rangers game By Mollie Walker Published April 1, 2026, 12:24 a.m. ET Alexis Lafrenière passes the puck to center J.T. Miller during the first period of the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Devils on March 31, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Jason Szenes for New York Post Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker’s text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers.
The extra effort Alexis Lafrenière has put into his net-front role is paying dividends.
Not just the added reps he’s taken before, during and after practices lately, but the full-scale commitment the 2020 first overall pick has made to getting to the middle of the ice and asserting himself around the crease during games.
Lafrenière’s six tip-in goals entering Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Devils leads the Rangers.
Among the entire NHL, he sits in an eight-way tie for the third-most tip-in scores.
