Monthly Archives: February 2016

Game Review: Klein’s OT winner gives Rangers 1-0 shutout over Red Wings

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Derek

Kevin Klein is congratulated by Kevin Hayes after beating the Red Wings in overtime as Gustav Nyquist skates by. AP Photo by Seth Wenig/Getty Images Last night, I attended my third game. Luckily, the Red Wings were in town. Featuring … Continue reading →

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Devils outside the bubble after hell week

Posted on February 20, 2016 by hasan4978

Until recently there hasn’t been much to complain about this Devils season.  For all the harping I’ve done on their inability to beat bad teams even being in the playoff race was still exceeding expectations.  At times they’ve been wildly … Continue reading →

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Komarov suspended three games

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Derek

During the first period of Thursday night’s game, Leafs’ forward Leo Komarov blatantly elbowed Ryan McDonagh injuring the Rangers’ defenseman. He was assessed a match penalty and automatic game misconduct. Today, the NHL Department of Player Safety acted quickly suspending … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Rangers find a way past Leafs 4-2

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Derek

It would’ve been disastrous to not come away with two points tonight. But also understandable given the despicable act that took place at Air Canada Centre. A Leo Komarov cheap shot likely concussed Ryan McDonagh again. We won’t know the … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Rangers lose tough one to Blackhawks 5-3

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Derek

Panarin Bread: Artemi Panarin gets congrats from Patrick Kane and the Hawks in their 5-3 win over the Rangers. AP Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images When it ended, I was furious. If you follow me on Twitter, then you know … Continue reading →

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Low scoring Devils try to make playoffs led by Schneider

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Derek

In coach John Hynes’ first season, expectations weren’t high for the Devils. In a rebuilding year where they were expected to be one of the NHL’s doormats competing for projected top pick Auston Matthews, they have surprised many with a … Continue reading →

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Rangers avenge McDonagh in orderly fashion

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Derek

This one had some juice to it. From the outset, the guys dressed in the more traditional home white, red and blue played with purpose. The Rangers avenged their captain Ryan McDonagh in orderly fashion. In soundly defeating the Flyers … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: Rangers blow lead to Kings and lose in overtime

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

In a game I barely paid attention to due to putting in some work time at home, the Rangers managed to blow one to the Kings falling 5-4 in overtime. Anyway you slice it, this was a bad loss. Sure. … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Kings visit MSG

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers host the Kings at MSG. It’ll be the first of two meetings. The other is next month on March 17 during a three-game Californian Western trip with stops in Anaheim and San Jose. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

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A night fit for a King

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Derek

Leading up to Rivalry Night, the talk centered around Sidney Crosby, who entered on a roll with a seven-game goal streak (10 goals) and 11-game point string (12-10-22). By the night’s conclusion, both Crosby’s streaks were kaput and the discussion … Continue reading →

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