Monthly Archives: March 2012

I’m sure Derek will be around later with a more detailed recap of tonight’s chippy 4-2 Rangers win at MSG that split the season series for both teams (well technically the Rangers ‘won’ it by a point since they were … Continue reading →

Copyright Getty Images An Avalanche struck MSG tonight. At least it wasn’t a real one with a virtuoso performance on display from Colorado netminder Semyon Varlamov. The Russian was brilliant in making 41 saves to backstop the Avs past the … Continue reading →

Fortunately, I missed the last two Devils games on Tuesday and Thursday for the most part, other than being able to tune on the radio for parts of the Avs game Thursday. I say fortunately because the Devils didn’t score … Continue reading →

It was billed as Sid’s Return Part II. But really had a lot to do with the Pens’ top defender Kris Letang, who was a bigger factor in Pittsburgh’s 5-2 win over the Blueshirts. Letang finished plus-five along with an … Continue reading →

Brad Richards is on fire. He scored two more and set up another in the Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Hurricanes last night for the club’s second consecutive victory. The timing couldn’t be more perfect with Ryan Callahan, Mike Del … Continue reading →

The Rangers were in dire need of something. Entering last night’s final regular season match versus the blood rival Islanders, they came in on a three-game skid, doomed by two third period collapses along with a no show at Jersey … Continue reading →

For most of the season, the Devils have had problems in the third period, particuarly with holding a lead. However last night continued the team’s recent trend of strong third period play, as the Devils scored three straight goals to … Continue reading →

Even though the playoffs are still ahead for the Devils, in a sense they’re getting a taste of playoff hockey this week after completing four games against the New York teams in seven days, including three against the Isles. While … Continue reading →

The Rangers struggles on the power play have been well documented. They signed Brad Richards with the notion he could fix an area that’s been powerless since No.68 dominated in ’05-06. Sixty six games later, it’s the same old song … Continue reading →

Occasionally, Hockey Night In Canada’s Coaches Corner flies off the handle due to the wrath of Don Cherry. This past Saturday, Grapes lost his mind while blasting Leafs GM Brian Burke about a controversial topic among Canadians. Of the 30 … Continue reading →