Monthly Archives: December 2009

Lundqvist strong again in second straight win

Henrik Lundqvist stood up to the challenge again. For a second straight game, the Rangers’ emotional leader was strong stopping 36 of 37 shots in backstopping the Rangers to a hard earned 2-1 road win over old Patrick rival Philadelphia … Continue reading

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Lucky bounces in third prove enough for another Devils win

While many were critical of the lack of action in the Devils-Canadiens game Wednesday, last night’s game with Ottawa had two games’ worth of wildness in it. Contreversial reffing, another Martin Brodeur record (and an injury scare!), feistiness and weird … Continue reading

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Battle Preview: Rangers/Flyers clash on Blizzard Day

Later today, a Nor’easter rolls into the metro area, including Pennsylvania which already has to be feeling the affects of the predicted blizzard for the weekend. Yes, they’re calling for 6-12 inches of snow in the NY/NJ area with the … Continue reading

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Bruins Legends Skate At Fenway

In preparation for the 3rd Annual Winter Classic this New Year’s Day between the Flyers and Bruins at historic Fenway Park, Bruin greats test the ice in a private skate with lucky fans who got to meet and greet Bobby … Continue reading

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Lundqvist makes statement in badly needed win

Any Ranger fan can tell you who the real leader of this team is. In what’s been the most challenging stretch of his career, Henrik Lundqvist manned up after yesterday’s no show, taking everyone to task. In backstopping the Rangers … Continue reading

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Kotalik and Tinman scratched, Christensen/Sangs in

For once, a Ranger coach is following up words with action. Whether it’s enough of a message remains to be seen for tonight’s Islander rematch at The Coliseum. John Tortorella has made examples of Ales Kotalik and Wade “Tinman” Redden, … Continue reading

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Jarkko Ruutu Boarding Hit on Patrick Kaleta – Dec 16th 2009 (HD Slow-Mo View)

Jarkko Ruutu is one of the cheapest players in the game. That he victimized another one makes it interesting. The 5:00 boarding was the right call. But you can see Lindy visibly upset wondering why he wasn’t tossed. Of course, … Continue reading

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Tortorella Wears Emotion On Sleeves

If there’s one thing we admire about Ranger coach John Tortorella, it’s that he really cares. With his team going through the motions during yet another loss- this time 2-1 to the hated Islanders, the fiery coach predictably lost it … Continue reading

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Devils squeeze out another late win against Habs

While the Devils are often accused of being boring, last night’s game with Montreal was actually one of the quietest games of the season – and that isn’t just because of the barely 12,000 plus in attendance. Between Jacques Lemaire‘s … Continue reading

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The Buck Stops Here

After tonight, I’ve had enough. A classic rivalry it wasn’t, lacking in intensity on the ice from our flat team and in the stands where I didn’t see one fight or heated debate between Ranger and Islander fans. Perhaps that’s … Continue reading

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