Monthly Archives: December 2014

A Birthday Win: Klein The Overtime Hero

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Derek

It was a better birthday than last year. I can thank Kevin Klein. Our best defenseman continued his amazing season by scoring his second overtime winner of the season to give the Rangers a much needed 4-3 win over the … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Game: Rangers host Penguins

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Derek

Today is my birthday. For a second straight year, the Rangers are playing on my birthday. Hopefully, it won’t be a repeat of last year. They got beat soundly by the Capitals 4-1. This time, they host the Penguins. A … Continue reading →

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Disgraceful In Detroit

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Derek

There have been too many nights where you’re left scratching your head. That was indeed the case in the latest puzzling loss. This time, the Rangers blew a two-goal lead in a gut punching 3-2 loss to the Red Wings … Continue reading →

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Rangers at Red Wings

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Derek

After four days off, the Rangers finally return to the ice tonight at The Joe where they’ll take on the Red Wings. It’s the second meeting of three this season. The Rangers took the first meeting 4-3 in overtime at … Continue reading →

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Blues comeback over Isles gives Brodeur win number 689

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Derek

Martin Brodeur picked up his first win as a Blue in relief. With his new team trailing the Islanders 3-0 after one period, Brodeur relieved Jake Allen (3 GA on 12 shots). St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock’s move paid off … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Senators Honor Daniel Alfredsson On Retirement

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Derek

Last night in Ottawa was an emotional night. Prior to taking on the Islanders, the Senators honored former captain Daniel Alfredsson during a touching retirement ceremony. The popular franchise leading scorer was welcomed home with open arms. Following a press … Continue reading →

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Devils waive Brunner

Posted on December 5, 2014 by hasan4978

In a move only mildly surprising based on the timing of it, the Devils waived forward Damien Brunner earlier today.  Despite the fact multiple forwards are still out of the lineup, the organization clearly deems Brunner and his $2.5 million … Continue reading →

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Devils win is another example of NHL parity

Posted on December 5, 2014 by hasan4978

Part of me’s annoyed I couldn’t see most of tonight’s unlikely Devils 5-3 win at Toronto, but in a way it was probably fitting that I was MIA cause the Devils themselves are becoming a real-life MASH unit.  Although defenseman … Continue reading →

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The Final Chapter: Brodeur can write final script with Blues

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Imagine your favorite player in a different jersey. Tonight, that’s something Devil fans will experience. In between watching their team take on the Maple Leafs, their curiosity will peak when Martin Brodeur makes his Blues debut against the Predators. As … Continue reading →

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Islanders recall Griffin Reinhart, Boychuk and Visnovsky on IR

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Derek

Even as they continue to win games, the Islanders still have to overcome injuries. Veteran defensemen Johnny Boychuk and Lubomir Visnovsky were placed on the injured reserve. Each have missed recent games with injuries. Boychuk is retroactive to Nov. 27 … Continue reading →

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