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Alberts Smits contributes assist in Rangers' preseason loss to Islanders
In a preseason game on September 22, 2026, the New York Rangers lost 4-3 to the New York Islanders. Eighteen-year-old defenseman Alberts Smits recorded a primary assist and showcased strong defensive skills. Head coach Mike Sullivan commended Smits' performance, while the team continues to assess their power-play units and the status of injured players Adam Sykora and Vincent Iorio.
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In a preseason game on September 22, 2026, the New York Rangers lost 4-3 to the New York Islanders. Eighteen-year-old defenseman Alberts Smits recorded a primary assist and showcased strong defensive skills. Head coach Mike Sullivan commended Smits' performance, while the team continues to assess their power-play units and the status of injured players Adam Sykora and Vincent Iorio.
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