Monthly Archives: April 2016

Passionless hockey at MSG in Game 4

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Derek

For all intents and purposes, the Rangers have given up. That much is apparent watching Game 4 of this now one-sided first round series against a much better and well executed Penguins. After two periods, the Booshirts (Blueshirts) are trailing … Continue reading →

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League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading →

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Pens take Game Three 3-1: Awful third puts Rangers in trouble

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers were awful in the third period in Game 3. What went wrong? #NYR #Pens Continue reading →

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Vigneault plays guessing game on McDonagh

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Derek

Ryan McDonagh might return tonight for Game 3. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Pearson’s overtime winner gets Kings back in series

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Derek

Jonathan Quick and the Kings got off the mat winning Game 3 against the Sharks in overtime. Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs Day 6

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

It’s Day 6 of the NHL Playoffs. So, what’s in store on a fantastic 75 degree Monday in New York? There are three games on tap. The first one features the top seeded Capitals visiting the Flyers for Game 3. … Continue reading →

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Hickey’s overtime winner lifts Islanders to exciting 4-3 overtime win over Panthers in Game 3

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

In an exciting game, the Islanders came back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 to win Game 3 thanks to unlikely overtime hero Thomas Hickey. Continue reading →

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Rangers-Pens: Big performances lead to 4-2 win in Game 2

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers responded with a big 4-2 win over the Pens in Game 2 to even the best-of-seven first round series. Continue reading →

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Lundqvist a game-time decision tomorrow, Vigneault challenges team

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers got good news on Henrik Lundqvist today at practice. After taking an accidental stick from Marc Staal in his right eye, the Swedish King left Game 1 after the first period. By then, coach Alain Vigneault left him … Continue reading →

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Vigneault non-committal to McIlrath with Girardi out for Game 2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

As the Rangers practiced at CONSOL Energy Center, one thing is clear. Dan Girardi won’t play in Game 2 tomorrow. The struggling 31-year old defenseman is out for the all important second game with the Rangers trailing the Penguins 1-0 … Continue reading →

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