Monthly Archives: November 2015

Game Preview: Boyle in, McIlrath out against Canes

The Rangers enter tonight’s game against the Hurricanes on a three-game losing streak. After getting outclassed by the Habs on Turkey Eve, they fell apart at Boston on Black Friday and were brutal against the Flyers Saturday. With Derek Stepan … Continue reading

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Devils take three points from Montreal in successful weekend

Maybe it’s a stretch to suggest this Devil season was at a crossroads after losing four out of their previous five games heading into last night’s contest at the Bell Centre, three of those losses to outside the playoff bubble … Continue reading

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Flyers humiliate listless Blueshirts

Now it’s a slump. Playing a listless brand of hockey at home against a bitter rival, the Rangers were badly outplayed for the final two periods in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Flyers at a quiet MSG. It was … Continue reading

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Islanders lose to Panthers in wild shootout

The Islanders and Panthers played perhaps the most exciting shootout ever. Don’t believe me? The first nine shooters scored. That’s right. Nine consecutive shooters beat the goaltenders. The Panthers prevailed 3-2 in the skill competition in a unbelievable conclusion. ”That’s … Continue reading

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Bruins stun Blueshirts late

A loss of discipline sent the Rangers to a second straight defeat. Leading 3-2 on a power play goal from J.T. Miller, they fell apart in a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Black Friday in a Thanksgiving Special … Continue reading

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A Happy Rangers Thanksgiving

If you were expecting a roasting about the Rangers getting the turkey and stuffing kicked out of them by the Canadiens, that’s not what this post is about. Rather than break down an ugly and rare 5-1 loss on home … Continue reading

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Devils get victimized by odd reversal in a 2-1 defeat

As a big sports fan I’m still amazed by the amount of times I can watch a game or a highlight, see something weird or different and say, ‘I’ve never seen that before’.  Sometimes I do mistakenly think you’ve seen just … Continue reading

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Lundqvist King Of His Domain

If this was a boxing match, it would’ve been scored a unanimous decision in favor of the Predators. Considering all the pressure they applied, it could’ve been a TKO. Unlike prize fighting where blind judges score controversial decisions like the … Continue reading

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Nash’s hat trick wins it in overtime over Panthers

It wasn’t a Picasso. It didn’t have to be. In a confusing yet wild and entertaining game, the Rangers defeated the Panthers 5-4 in overtime. Rick Nash’s hat trick allowed them to bounce back from Thursday’s 2-1 defeat in Tampa. … Continue reading

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Rangers need more from Stepan and Kreider

A 14-3-2 start is exactly the kind of start coach Alain Vigneault wanted. Entering tonight’s game at Florida, the Rangers sit in first place with 30 points leading the Metropolitan Division. Only the Canadiens have more in the East. They’re … Continue reading

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