Monthly Archives: January 2014

Rangers drop shootout to Blue Jackets

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derek

It’d be easy to point out the negative from last night’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets. It was another missed opportunity by the Rangers to pick up a win at Madison Square Garden. By virtue of gaining a … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist to start tonight versus Blue Jackets

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Derek

When the Rangers battle the Blue Jackets later tonight at The Garden, Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net. He’ll oppose Sergei Bobrovsky. It’ll be a battle of the last two Vezina winners. For Lundqvist, it’s a chance to redeem … Continue reading →

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2014WJC: Rasmus Ristolainen scores OT winner for Finland to win gold

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Derek

Another great conclusion to an epic World Junior Tournament took place yesterday in Malmo, Sweden. The IIHF U20 prospect showcase featured Sweden and Finland in the gold medal game. In one of the biggest rivalries, it was Finland who prevailed … Continue reading →

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Lost in Buffalo

Posted on January 5, 2014 by hasan4978

Early on last night it just had the feeling of one of those games we’ve seen too often as Devil fans the last couple of years…meaning yet another desultory 1-0, 2-1 loss, and sure enough that’s what happened in Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Rangers Post Game Notes

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers came away with easily their most complete effort of the season. It only took 43 games. Following a dismal effort in a 5-2 loss at Pittsburgh, they clicked on all cylinders by hammering Toronto 7-1. The seven goal … Continue reading →

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Rangers score a touchdown and PAT on Leafs

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Derek

Call it a bounce back. Whatever you will, the Rangers brought it tonight burying the Maple Leafs 7-1 at the ACC. In front of a Saturday Hockey Night In Canada national audience, they rang up a touchdown and kicked the … Continue reading →

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Talbot gets start at Toronto

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

  When the Rangers visit Air Canada Centre tonight for a classic Original Six match-up against the Maple Leafs, rookie Cam Talbot will be back in net. It’ll be his first start of 2014. Henrik Lundqvist got the last three … Continue reading →

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WJC2014: Finland vs Sweden for gold in Malmo

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

The IIHF U20 WJC2014 tournament is coming to a close. The gold medal game won’t feature Team USA or Canada. Not even Russia. All have been eliminated. USA bowed out in disappointing fashion to the Russians in a lopsided quarter. … Continue reading →

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Video: Patrick Sharp hat trick

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

During last night’s Devils’ 5-3 defeat to the defending champion Blackhawks, Chicago forward Patrick Sharp recorded his second hat trick in five games. Nothing can stop the 32-year old lately. He’s been on a tear scoring 14 goals and seven … Continue reading →

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Dorsett lost for six weeks

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Derek

During the first period, Derek Dorsett was injured after sliding to block a shot during a Penguins power play. At the time, it didn’t look good. Somehow, he stayed out for the conclusion of the penalty kill shift. Hockey players … Continue reading →

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