Mollie Walker

Mollie Walker

About the Columnist

Mollie Walker has been with the New York Post since June 2019 and became the New York Rangers beat writer in 2022, in addition to an NHL reporter. She is with the Blueshirts on a day-to-day basis, in the locker room and on the road. As someone involved with several different media platforms for The Post, Mollie hosts a podcast (Up in the Blue Seats) and helps create on-camera content through The Post’s partnership with SNY. Mollie is also frequently featured on NHL Network. Mollie started out with The Post as an intern during the summer of her senior year at UMass Amherst, where she eventually graduated with a bachelors degree in Journalism and a concentration in Sports Journalism. At UMass, she served as the assistant sports editor of the school’s newspaper, the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, as well as the UMass hockey beat writer. When she's not at the rink, you can probably find her shopping.

The Archive

Rangers vs. Hurricanes matchups, prediction: Evenly matched foes primed tight series

The Rangers and Hurricanes are set to square off in the second round of the playoffs for the second time in three years. 

Rangers head into big-time battle vs. Hurricanes as surprising underdog

The Rangers have been grossly underestimated as they embark on their second-round series against the Hurricanes.

Key Ranger appears ready to go in Sunday's Game 1 vs. Hurricanes

Nobody benefited from the Rangers sweeping the Capitals in the first round more than Adam Fox.

Rangers, Hurricanes coaches go head-to-head after winning Stanley Cup together

From colleagues to competitors, let the coaching battle begin. 

Rangers' mettle on this line set for huge test

The anticipated uptick in competition is expected to reveal the true capabilities of the Rangers third line, after the trio operated like a shutdown checking unit in the first round...

How Rangers plan to stay sharp during layoff before Round 2

The Rangers have established season-long habits that should benefit them while they await their second-round series against the Hurricanes.

Rangers-Hurricanes a familiar rivalry with plenty of new twists

Contrary to how some are evaluating this series, there really is no underdog in this battle between the Rangers and Hurricanes.

Rangers' Peter Laviolette knows having rest in playoffs can go both ways

Whether the extra rest will serve as a benefit or detriment is yet to be seen, but the Rangers were scheduled to be off on Monday and Tuesday before they...

Unsatisfied Rangers star's self-criticism represents team's relentless mindset

Shesterkin's response echoed the same sentiment heard around the visiting locker room as his teammates reflected on Round 1. 

Rangers veteran relishing playoff run after being benched last postseason

Erik Gustafsson is competing in the playoffs for the fifth time in his NHL career with his fifth different team.

This forward powered Rangers' first-round sweep with team-high seven points

Highlights from the Rangers’ Game 4 win over the Capitals, which secured a series sweep.

Game-winning goal moving Rangers star's name up team, NHL record books

The power-play goal Panarin scored at the 3:21 mark of the third period Sunday was his second series-clinching goal, making him one of just eight players in franchise history to...

Rangers sweep Capitals as star's goal delivers Game 4 win

That’s just how this season has gone for the Rangers, who were always supposed to have this series in the bag and went on to pack it up quickly.

Rangers would gain this extra benefit if they can pull off sweep

The Rangers have an opportunity to help themselves out on what they hope to be a long playoff run. 

How Rangers are approaching chance for first four-game sweep in 17 years

The Rangers will go for the Capitals’ jugular Sunday night, when they will have their first opportunity to close out the first round and complete their first four-game sweep in...

What Peter Laviolette thought about officiating in Game 3 against Captials

Despite the power-play disparity, with the Capitals earning six and the Rangers earning four, the visitors have won the special teams battle this series.

Rangers' dominant play in this area was difference in Game 3

The Rangers penalty kill has turned into an offensive weapon. That was especially true in their Game 3 win over the Capitals.

Red-hot center has another big night for Rangers in Game 3 win

Highlights from the Rangers' Game 3 win over the Capitals, which gave them a commanding 3-0 series lead:

Rangers clip Capitals to grab commanding 3-0 series lead

The Rangers finally got it. 

Matt Rempe knocks Capitals defenseman out of Game 3 with brutal hit in win

The Rempire State Building is making his mark on our nation's capital.