# Bjorkstrand aims for Rangers role after limited ice time

> Oliver Bjorkstrand seeks Rangers starting role after scoring twice in Monday's win.
- Title: Bjorkstrand aims for Rangers role after limited ice time
- Summary: Oliver Bjorkstrand seeks Rangers starting role after scoring twice in Monday's win. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice in Monday's 5-2 win over Ducks to boost…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/oliver-bjorkstrand-knows-he-cant-be-pouting-as-he-vies-for-a-rangers-turnaround
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:04:14+00:00
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- Topics: oliver bjorkstrand, new york rangers, tampa bay lightning, mike sullivan, ducks, columbus blue jackets, news, entertainment
## Bjorkstrand's season start
Oliver Bjorkstrand signed with Rangers for top six role after Lightning relegation to bottom six.
## Limited ice time in Tampa
Bjorkstrand received lowest ice time of 13:38 with 12 goals in Tampa Bay.
## Demoted to fourth line
Bjorkstrand dropped to fourth line after opening season on second line.
## Columbus loss frustration
Bjorkstrand played single-digit minutes in Columbus loss with one shot that bounced off crossbar.
## Ducks win boost
Bjorkstrand scored twice in Monday's 5-2 win over Ducks to tie for second-most goals.
## Next game in Toronto
Rangers face Toronto to improve 1-3-1 road record after Monday's win.
## Key takeaway

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice in Monday's 5-2 win over Ducks to boost his case for more ice time with New York Rangers.