Tye Kartye Shines in Return to Seattle | New York Rangers News

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It's November 8th. Okay, so big news coming out of Seattle last night. Tye Kartye returned to the Climate Pledge Arena and made his former team take notice. He scored his first career power play goal, helping the New York Rangers clinch a gritty 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

Kartye was placed on waivers by the Kraken earlier this year, giving the Rangers the chance to snag him. He's really found his groove in New York, already racking up 12 points in his first 17 games this season.

That's pretty impressive, especially for a guy who wasn't really seen as a key player just a few months back. The Rangers wasted no time getting on the board in this game, with Gabe Perot scoring just over a minute in. Kartye almost doubled their lead with a similar shot, but that goal got waved off for a kicking motion. No worries though, he redirected a shot later on and officially put one on the board against his old squad. That's gotta feel good. Seattle turned up the heat in the third period, scoring a couple of goals and almost pulling off a comeback. They outshot the Rangers 15-3 in that final period, which definitely kept New York on their toes. The Rangers managed to hold on, but it was a close call. So, it was a memorable night for Kartye in more ways than one. This game showed that he's not just a depth pick up, but a player who can make an impact. The Rangers are winning, and it's clear that Kartye's finding his role on the team.

Exciting times ahead for him, for the blue shirts, and for fans. That's your New York Rangers News Today update. AI powered and always on.