Monthly Archives: May 2014

Henrik Lundqvist record in elimination games

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

When facing elimination, Henrik Lundqvist steps up. The Rangers goalie was at it again yesterday. With his team staring at possible playoff extinction for the third time this Spring, he elevated his play once more finishing with 36 saves in … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis Post Game 6 Speech

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Following an emotional Game 6 win on Mother’s Day, Martin St. Louis spoke in the locker room. Fittingly, he scored a goal setting the tone for a Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Pens which forced Game 7. It’ll be played … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis scores on Mother’s Day, Rangers force Game 7

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Playing with emotion, Martin St. Louis inspired his teammates for a second straight game. On Mother’s Day, he scored a goal in front of his Dad and sister helping lead the Rangers to an emotional 3-1 Game 6 win over … Continue reading →

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A Rangers repeat would force Game 7

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers aim to send this second round series the distance. It’ll take the same effort and gumption they played with Friday to force Game 7 against the Pens. In franchise history, they’ve never rallied back from a 3-1 … Continue reading →

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Classy gesture from Crosby consoling Martin St. Louis

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Derek

Prior to last night’s game, Pens captain Sidney Crosby arrived at Consol Energy Center and consoled Martin St. Louis. With St. Louis preparing for Game 5 on the bike, Crosby went over and talked to him. He made sure to … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Martin St. Louis Gets Broadway Hat

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Derek

Today’s video edition features Martin St. Louis. I can’t imagine what he’s going through with the loss of Mom France. Yesterday, he showed up and played an emotional Game 5. Clearly, it inspired his teammates, who delivered a dominant 5-1 … Continue reading →

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Defiant Rangers roll past Pens in Game 5, Force Game 6

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Derek

From the outset, the effort was unmistakable. Shift by shift, they poured off the bench and controlled play. Tonight, a defiant bunch of Blueshirts got back to playing hockey. Facing elimination, they ratcheted up quieting a hostile building to defeat … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis playing with heavy heart tonight

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Derek

Martin St. Louis has decided to play tonight. A day following the terrible news that his Mom France passed away at age 63, St. Louis and his Dad agreed that she would want him to play. When the Rangers face the … Continue reading →

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It’s The Offense, Stupid

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers are facing elimination tonight when they visit the Penguins for Game 5. A series they once led has slipped away dramatically. The more talented Pens have imposed their will taking the last three games by outscoring the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Another Garden Disappointment: Penguins put Rangers on brink

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Derek

The disappointment is palpable. It’s hard to express in words how I feel after watching that. Of course, I’m referring to the latest Garden disappointment. Maybe I should be glad I knew better than to go with my Dad, brother … Continue reading →

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