Monthly Archives: January 2014

Islanders outclass Rangers in 5-3 win

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Derek

There are always going to be nights like this. When it comes down to it, throw everything out when it comes to this rivalry. Despite two highlight reel Rick Nash goals that had them out to a 2-0 start, the … Continue reading →

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Islanders and Rangers face off for first of three

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Derek

A traditional rivalry will heat up the last 11 days of January. Starting tonight, the Islanders and Rangers will battle each other three different times. The first installment is at Madison Square Garden with heavy snow falling. Part II is … Continue reading →

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Devils-Blues: Game on tonight…but why?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by hasan4978

Well, here we go again…yet another winter storm, this time one that is pretty much nonstop throughout the day from early in the morning till late into the night.  Original forecasts had 6-10 inches for northern NJ but it might … Continue reading →

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Tortorella crossed the line

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Derek

If you know me, I’m a staunch supporter of John Tortorella. In his coaching stint on Broadway, the former Lightning Stanley Cup winning coach did a respectable job. Under his guidance, the Rangers became a harder team to play against. … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Nash lights up Broadway

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Derek

Rick Nash is on a roll. With two goals last night, the Rangers power forward has seven goals in his last eight games. Among the highlights were this gem on Philipp Grubauer 1:10 into a 4-1 home win over the … Continue reading →

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Nash’s two goals spark Rangers’ 4-1 win over Caps

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Derek

Rick Nash continued to stay hot. So did the Rangers. Nash’s two goals lifted them to a 4-1 win over the Caps at The Garden. It was a fun game to be at. Our section 419 had a few Caps’ … Continue reading →

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Rangers score four unanswered in rare win at Ottawa

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Derek

Whenever the Rangers visit Ottawa, it’s usually unpleasant. They so rarely win there that I wasn’t expecting much on Hockey Day In Canada. With a special 2 PM start time, I was already an hour into my shift when already … Continue reading →

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Devils’ shootout woes reach historic proportions

Posted on January 17, 2014 by hasan4978

Last night’s game in Colorado saw the Devils make the wrong kind of history, losing their twelfth straight shootout dating back to last season – breaking an NHL record ironically that had been set earlier this year by Detroit.  This … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist wins duel with Howard in shutout of Red Wings

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Derek

Sometimes, you need your goalie to be your best player. For the Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist has been that and more for nearly a decade. Though his season doesn’t reflect it, he’s finally playing with more confidence. He stopped all 38 … Continue reading →

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Another great (last?) hurrah for Marty in Montreal

Posted on January 15, 2014 by hasan4978

In sports, every aging star always wants that one more time in the sun.  Sometimes father time catches up with them before that happens, or they hang around too long.  In the case of Martin Brodeur, he’s on the last … Continue reading →

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