Monthly Archives: January 2014

Three goal first send goon Flyers home

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Derek

When you’re hot, you’re hot. Suddenly, the Rangers are back to playing consistent hockey. They continued their best stretch by dismantling the Flyers 4-1 at an energized Garden. The latest win moved them into a tie for second in the … Continue reading →

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Zidlicky beats the clock and Florida with dramatic OT winner

Posted on January 12, 2014 by hasan4978

Sometimes I have trouble starting a blog because I’m not particularly anxious to recap a bad game. At other times it’s because there aren’t really many highlights to recap, or I haven’t watched the game.  None of that was true … Continue reading →

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Nash’s late heroics lift Rangers past Stars

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Derek

Rick Nash is paid to score goals. It’s been a challenge this season. He hasn’t always finished. In last night’s 3-2 win over the Stars, it was his big goal with 1:58 left in regulation that gave the Rangers their second straight … Continue reading →

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Devils try to conclude ‘moving week’ with a flourish this weekend

Posted on January 10, 2014 by hasan4978

Before the Devils played the Flyers on Tuesday, coach Pete DeBoer referred to this stretch of four games in six days (with the first three at home) as a moving week, akin to Saturday at the Masters – where you either make … Continue reading →

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Stars vs Rangers Preview: Vigneault sticks with same lineup

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the slumping Stars at MSG. Coach Alain Vigneault will stick with the same lineup that produced the best win of the season. Liking how they responded to the challenge defeating the Blackhawks 3-2 in regulation, the … Continue reading →

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Devils news, notes and nonsense

Posted on January 9, 2014 by hasan4978

Instead of my semi-usual recap of another soul-crushing defeat Tuesday or a recap of what will likely be a blowout defeat tonight at the hands of a Stars team who’ll no doubt be ready to play after getting whipped by … Continue reading →

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Struggling Devils look to get on track against Stars

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

The Devils will host the Stars tonight at The Rock. Losers of three straight, they’re looking to get back on track. Following a New Year’s Eve victory over Eastern Conference leader Pittsburgh, they’re 0-2-1 and enter play 17-18-9 with 43 … Continue reading →

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Sabres name Murray GM

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

The Buffalo Sabres finally hired a new general manager. Earlier today, they named Tim Murray their new GM. The nephew of Senators GM Bryan Murray has worked for Detroit, Florida, Anaheim and the Rangers. That experience along with a six-year … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist strong in statement win over Blackhawks

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

Rivalry Night featured a classic battle of Original Sixes. The Rangers and Blackhawks aren’t in the same conference. But that didn’t much matter to NBC Sports Network. An odd choice to begin with, they got what they wanted. A great … Continue reading →

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Tavares hat trick highlights Islanders’ 7-3 win over Stars

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derek

A day before being officially named to Canada’s Olympic roster, John Tavares put an exclamation point on why he was a lock. His hat trick highlighted the Islanders’ 7-3 win over the Stars last night at Nassau Coliseum. It was … Continue reading →

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