Monthly Archives: May 2014

Game 4 Preview: Rangers must break through on Fleury, Penguins

  Essentially, it’s do or die tonight for the Rangers. Under no circumstance do they want to go down 3-1 to the Penguins. Simply put, they must rise up and win Game 4 at MSG. They’re not facing extinction but … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh media upset over Staal crosscheck to Crosby

After the Penguins defeated the Rangers 2-0 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead, that wasn’t the only hot topic. Some Pittsburgh media were up in arms over an undetected Marc Staal crosscheck on star forward Sidney Crosby. … Continue reading

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Vigneault whining sour grapes

Before the second round series started, the Rangers knew what was ahead of them. Coming off playing the final three in four days of their seven-game first round win over the Flyers, an unfriendly second round against the Penguins pitted … Continue reading

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That Sinking Feeling: Fleury shuts out Rangers again

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how hard you try. Whether it’s getting a girl’s number or cheering for your team as hard as possible, it won’t have any impact. The Rangers are at that breaking point again. They did what you … Continue reading

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Invisible top line must show up in Game 3

Prior to last night, Derek Stepan felt his line with Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis were on the right track. The Rangers top unit looked better at the conclusion of the first round series victory over the Flyers. They followed … Continue reading

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Time for AV to consider lineup changes

For most of the season, it’s been status quo for Alain Vigneault. In his first year behind the Rangers bench, his patience has worked. To his credit, he’s stuck with the same lines and kept the D pairs intact. It’s … Continue reading

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Penguin Domination: Blank listless Rangers 3-0 to even series

Everyone knew the schedule would present a challenge for the Rangers. They just weren’t up to it tonight. After taking Game 1, they were listless in falling to the Penguins 3-0 at Console Energy Center. The best of seven Eastern … Continue reading

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Video Of Day: Brassard Beats Pens In Overtime

Our Video Of The Day is pretty self explanatory. In one of the biggest moments so far during this postseason, Derick Brassard scored at 3:06 of the first overtime to beat the Pens. Off some great work behind the net … Continue reading

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Brassard Wins It In Overtime: Rangers take Game 1 over Pens 3-2

For seemingly ever, this team has been hideous in playoff overtime. The first game of the second round series against an old nemesis required it. After blowing a two-goal first period lead, the Rangers found a way to beat the … Continue reading

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NY Puck 2nd Round Preview: Elite 8 Battle For Lord Stanley

  An exciting first round concluded last night with three Game 7’s. It was highlighted by the Kings overcoming an 0-3 deficit to stun the Sharks becoming just the fourth NHL team to rally back. They join the 1942 Maple Leafs, 1975 Islanders and … Continue reading

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