Monthly Archives: April 2013

NEW YORK PUCK: Picking The Playoffs

Getty Images Yesterday’s #NHL14Playoffs post focused on the First Round. Today, I’ll start it by looking through the crystal glass and projecting ahead. Who will make a run? Should the Pens be odds on favorites over the Hawks? Can someone … Continue reading

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2013 NHL Playoff Preview: Derek and Hasan Pick The First Round

John Tavares and Henrik Lundqvist lead their teams into the first round.Getty Images The mad dash of a condensed 48-game schedule is over. Now, comes the hard part for the remaining 16 survivors. Just making the playoffs is an accomplishment … Continue reading

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Senators beat Bruins: NHL Releases Playoff Schedule

The Senators used a late goal from Jean-Gabriel Pageau to beat the Bruins in regulation. Kyle Turris added an empty netter in Ottawa’s 4-2 win over Boston at TD Garden. The Sens’ regulation victory did two things. 1.It helped them … Continue reading

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Rangers Finish Strong: Lundqvist shuts out Devils

Cally And Step: Derek Stepan and Ryan Callahan celebrate Callahan’s shorthanded goal.Copyright Getty Images/Mary Altaffer The Rangers enter the playoffs playing their best hockey. They continued to trend upwards by winning the final game of the regular season yesterday. A … Continue reading

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Super Saturday – where everything is decided (almost)

Despite the fact five divisions and fourteen of the sixteen playoff teams have been decided, there still remains plenty of intrigue on the last full day of the 2013 NHL regular season. In the East, all the playoff teams have … Continue reading

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Game Recap: Callahan’s Overtime Winner Wraps It Up

It wasn’t easy. Why would it be? If you’ve watched the team this year, that’s how the 2013 NY Rangers play. At times, they dominate and at others, they cause anxiety and frustration. At least the dramatic ending provided relief … Continue reading

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Believe In Blue

When you make the playoffs, Twitter is quick. From the official Rangers Instagram:

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Captain Cally Clinches Playoffs

CAPTAIN CLUTCH: Ryan Callahan celebrates his overtime winner which clinched the playoffs.Copyright Getty Images/Gerry Broome Leave it to the Ranger captain to save his team. With so much riding on the line, Ryan Callahan delivered again. Captain Cally’s overtime winner … Continue reading

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A Staal Fest: Canes recall Jared Staal

For the Blueshirts, Marc Staal isn’t returning for tomorrow’s big match at Carolina. However, it’ll be a Staal Fest in Raleigh when the Rangers aim to clinch a playoff berth against the Hurricanes. That’s because the Canes have recalled brother … Continue reading

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Loser’s Lament: Rangers Disgraceful In Loss To Lowly Panthers

If ever there was a game which typified this bipolar group, it was a disgraceful 3-2 loss to the last overall Panthers. Playing for a chance at the playoffs, the Rangers failed miserably against a joke of a team. So, … Continue reading

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