Monthly Archives: April 2014

Richards’ three-points lead Rangers over Flyers 4-1 in Game 1

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

For Brad Richards, it couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. A year removed from being benched, he erupted for a goal and two assists highlighting a Rangers’ 4-1 win over the Flyers to take Game 1 of the … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs Day 2

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

Wednesday night, Day 1 of the NHL Playoffs kicked off. It was wild and wacky. All three games were high scoring and decided by one goal. Two went to the home side while the other required overtime before the road … Continue reading →

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Classic Battle Begins: Flyers vs Rangers Game 1

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

The day is finally here. For the first time in 17 years, the Flyers and Rangers will do battle in the playoffs. Much is expected. A classic rivalry unfolds when New York and Philadelphia take the Garden ice for Game … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoff Predictions: Bruins will reign again

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

It’s our favorite time of year. Tonight, three of eight playoff series get underway. Sixteen teams will again battle for sports most prestigious trophy. The Stanley Cup. A new wrinkle has been thrown in emphasizing divisional match-ups. Seven of eight … Continue reading →

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Flyers rule Mason out, Emery to start Game 1

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

When the Flyers visit MSG tomorrow for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, they’ll do so without Steve Mason. The starting goalie still isn’t fully recovered from an upper body injury sustained against Pittsburgh this past Saturday. He left … Continue reading →

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Rangers Notes: Miller Recalled, Practices For Brassard

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers recalled J.T. Miller from Hartford. Miller isn’t expected to play but did practice taking the place of Derick Brassard. Daily News beat writer Pat Leonard tweeted a couple of updates. Uh oh. Derick Brassard just limped off the … Continue reading →

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BONY NY Puck Preview: Rangers vs Flyers

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

For the first time in 17 years, the Rangers and Flyers renew acquaintances in the NHL Playoffs. An intense rivalry that’s lasted four decades continues when the second seeded Rangers and third seeded Flyers begin a much anticipated first round … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Brodeur Salutes Devils Fans

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0j3y3-noIU Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. That was the case yesterday following a Devils 3-2 win over the Bruins in their final game of the season. For perhaps the final time in a storied career, Martin Brodeur … Continue reading →

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NHL announces playoff schedule: Rangers and Flyers to play Game 2 on Easter Sunday

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derek

The NHL announced the playoff schedule. Already, Rangers and Flyers fans got the short end of the stick. Especially if you celebrate Easter. After opening the first round Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series at MSG on Thursday, the classic rivals will … Continue reading →

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Flyers and Rangers ready for classic series

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Derek

The battle lines are drawn. The Flyers and Rangers already turned their attention to a classic first round series that lies ahead. The best of seven Eastern Conference Quarterfinal begins Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. It’ll be the first … Continue reading →

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