Monthly Archives: December 2017

World Juniors rolls on with dramatic USA shootout win over Canada outdoors

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Derek

The 2018 World Junior Championship is underway in host city Buffalo at KeyBank Center. As usual, it consists of two groups comprising of five countries totaling 10. In round robin play, the top four in each group advance to the … Continue reading →

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Devils complete week of happy returns with shootout thriller over Rangers

Posted on December 22, 2017 by hasan4978

Although the Devils and Rangers have already played twice at the Garden this season with a split, last night’s wild shootout win at the Rock felt more meaningful somehow.  In fact, you could argue it was the biggest game the … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Rangers and Devils renew rivalry in a big game

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Derek

Since 2012, you can count on one hand how many important games the Rangers and Devils played. The Battle of Hudson Rivalry has been lacking for a while due to the Devils missing the playoffs every season since hockey legend … Continue reading →

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Desharnais and Carey lead Rangers to third straight win

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Derek

It’s all falling into place for the Blueshirts. They won their third in a row to move into a tie for third place with idle Columbus in the crowded Metro Division. Following a impressive weekend sweep over Los Angeles and … Continue reading →

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Rangers show grit in big 3-2 overtime win over Bruins

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Derek

Grit is something that hockey fans appreciate. The Rangers don’t have your classic guys in that department. They make up for it with heart and determination along with resiliency. In a back to back situation on short rest with a … Continue reading →

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Banged-up Devils rebound with gritty week

Posted on December 16, 2017 by hasan4978

I admit it, after the team sloughed their way through two horrible division losses against the Blue Jackets and the Rangers last weekend I was getting a bit concerned the Devils’ good start was going to get buried in the … Continue reading →

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Good Guy Rick Nash delivers clutch goal in key win for Blueshirts over Kings

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Derek

We’ve gotten to know him for a while. Ever since Rick Nash was acquired from the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2012, he’s been a exceptional Ranger. The admirable 33-year old veteran forward isn’t the scorer he once was. … Continue reading →

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Rant: Paging the Rangers

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Derek

This is going to be different. Rather than recap a disturbing loss to the lowly Senators, I’m just gonna rant instead. If you can’t be bothered to play a complete game against the freaking Senators, you deserve what you get. … Continue reading →

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Game 30: Pavelec brilliant to help Rangers steal a undeserved point in 2-1 shootout loss to Stars

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers were abysmal tonight. I didn’t see the entirety due to catching up with a close buddy but didn’t need to. I could tell very early that they didn’t have it against a Stars team that skated circles around … Continue reading →

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Rangers host Stars with Pavelec starting

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Derek

The Rangers play host to the Stars tonight. The game starts at 7 PM and can be seen on MSG. It’s a busy schedule with this being the club’s third game in four days. So, Ondrej Pavelec gets the nod … Continue reading →

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