Monthly Archives: November 2014

Game Preview: Rangers host Flyers on Rivalry Night

Eight days before Thanksgiving, the Rangers and Flyers renew acquaintances. The first meeting of the season is featured on NBC Sports Network for Rivalry Night with a late 8 PM start. If it’s anything like the one they played against … Continue reading

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Rangers best must be their best

After 18 games, the Rangers are NHL .500 (7-7-4) sitting fourth in the Metropolitan Division. They head into tomorrow’s Rivalry Night showdown against the Flyers having won only twice in November. With a record of 2-3-4, they have recorded eight … Continue reading

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Callahan Scores Twice In Return Against Listless Rangers

It was a happy return for Ryan Callahan. He scored twice as the Lightning humiliated the Rangers 5-1 at MSG. Along with Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman, Callahan received a nice ovation from the crowd during a special acknowledgement on … Continue reading

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Cheer Captain Cally, Root For Home Team

Tonight is the emotional return of Ryan Callahan. The popular former Rangers captain visits MSG along with familiar faces Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman when the Lightning battle our Blueshirts. This one has been circled for a while and should … Continue reading

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Rangers Lose Bizarre Shootout To Pens After Boyle’s No Goal

The next time the Rangers go to a shootout, can they decline? Following last night’s bizarre 3-2 shootout defeat to the Pens, they might consider it. An exciting game between the old Patrick Division rivals had the oddest conclusion. Following … Continue reading

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One step forward, one giant leap backward for Schneider, Devils

It’s amazing how one game and one night can change your entire perspective on things.  After Friday night, when Cory Schneider was the hero in Washington with a 1-0 shutout win and had two excellent puck-stopping games in a row, it … Continue reading

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Another Shootout Fail: Early Observations On Rangers

I didn’t catch the first period of last night’s game. However, I was able to see the final two-plus including overtime and the latest shootout debacle. The Rangers were defeated by the Avalanche 4-3 in the skill competition. They lost … Continue reading

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Islanders fly under radar as big tests await

The Islanders continue to fly under the radar in the metropolitan area. After a strong start, they slumped. After falling to Winnipeg at home, consecutive defeats at Colorado and San Jose had fans and media wondering if it was time … Continue reading

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Schneider, Cammalleri throw the Devils a life preserver in Wild win

After four straight defeats dropped the Devils below .500 they faced if not a must-win, then something very close to it last night against the Wild…especially with the other locals winning big last night.  With pressure mounting and captain Bryce … Continue reading

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Rangers Dominate Pens

Whatever was wrong over the weekend didn’t carry over last night. Responding with the same character they demonstrated in a memorable second round comeback from 3-1 down, the Rangers dominated the Pens easily winning 5-0 to end a two-game losing … Continue reading

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