Monthly Archives: April 2017

2017 NHL Playoffs Series Preview: Rangers vs Canadiens

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

First Round Preview: Rangers vs Canadiens #NYR #Habs Continue reading →

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NHL announces first round schedule: Rangers and Canadiens start Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

The NHL released its first round schedule. The 2017 NHL Playoffs get underway on Wednesday, April 12. Five of eight series will begin with three in the Eastern Conference and two in the Western Conference. That includes the Rangers and … Continue reading →

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2016-17 NHL Leaders: McDavid wins Art Ross in style with 100 points

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

With the regular season concluding Sunday night, here are your 2016-17 NHL leaders. Connor McDavid indeed hit the 100-point mark recording two assists for numbers 69 and 70 which also paced the league. The 19-year old phenom wins his first … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello repeats as Steven McDonald winner on emotional night for Rangers and New Yorkers

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, an award personifies a team more than a game. At MSG Sunday, that was the case. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Devils’ season mercifully ends with a thud

Posted on April 9, 2017 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A Perhaps the only good thing about the 2016-17 Devils season is that it’s over, or will be in another hour or so when the last game at Joe Louis Arena concludes, probably with a Red Wing shutout win over … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs clinch, eliminate Islanders on wild Saturday night

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Derek

Saturday will be remembered. But not for the Islanders despite a heroic performance from Halak. Continue reading →

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Brassard and Zibanejad score, Rangers lose 3-1 to Ottawa

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Derek

There was another hockey game for the Rangers today in Ottawa. Not shockingly, they lost 3-1 to the Senators. At least Mika Zibanejad returned back to his former team and got some cheers and a goal in the final minute … Continue reading →

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Lightning stay alive in wildcard

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Lightning are still in play for the final wildcard in the East. For a second straight night, they stayed alive by winning on the road against a Canadian team in the Atlantic Division. After beating the Maple Leafs 4-1 … Continue reading →

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Halak keeps Islanders alive while Leafs lose

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Islanders are still alive. Barely. Behind Jaroslav Halak, they shutout the Hurricanes 3-0 in Raleigh Thursday night. The resurgent goalie who replaced Thomas Greiss by regaining his job made 29 saves. If they do somehow make the playoffs, they … Continue reading →

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Islanders try to stay alive

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Derek

There is still hope. Thanks to Thomas Hickey’s overtime winner at Nashville the other night, the Islanders are still alive for the playoffs. Barely. They need to win out and get lots of help. That is the situation for a … Continue reading →

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