Monthly Archives: October 2018

Game #12 Rangers show resolve in 4-3 shootout win over Sharks

It would’ve been real easy to cave in following a last second Tomas Hertl goal that tied it. It would’ve been even easier for Henrik Lundqvist to lose concentration in the closing moments of a back and forth overtime and … Continue reading

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Game #9 – Lightning 8, Devils 3

So tonight was our playoff ‘rematch’ with Tampa after they wiped the floor with us in five relatively easy games six months ago.  Sure, it was nice to make the playoffs and Game 3 at the Rock was the best … Continue reading

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Suicide Watch on All Hallows Eve for Rangers fans

It’s suicide watch on All Hallows Eve for Rangers fans. Pavel Buchnevich is a healthy scratch for the second time under coach David Quinn when the Rangers visit the Sharks later tonight. Buchnevich got the only assist on Vladislav Namestnikov’s … Continue reading

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Pick your favorite scoring line

There are plenty of exciting flavors in the NHL that can excite hockey fans when it comes to scoring lines. Much like ice cream, it depends on your preference. Continue reading

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The best New York team plays in Buffalo

There isn’t much excitement in the New York area for sports this winter. You have to look much further to find a compelling team worth following. Continue reading

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Game #8 – Devils 3, Panthers 2

Even for a weekend afternoon, 12 PM is still an ungodly early time to start an NHL game.  Of course, when you’re trying to cater to every part of your fanbase including overseas fans (re: new Swiss fans jumping on … Continue reading

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Game #10 Poor effort results in ugly 4-1 loss to Blackhawks

A lousy third period did in the Rangers in a bad loss at Chicago. Continue reading

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Game #7 – Predators 4, Devils 3 (OT)

After yet another extended delay in the schedule, the Devils returned to the ice for just their seventh game in the last twenty-four days.  Early on it seemed as if the Devils were fine with the infrequent games but after … Continue reading

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Game #9: Zibanejad’s big night leads Rangers to 5-2 win over Panthers

Mika Zibanejad talked about what needed to happen for the Rangers offense to improve. He spoke following Sunday’s loss to Calgary about needing the second and third effort along with more grit in their game to score goals. He backed … Continue reading

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Game #8 Curse of the backup goalie haunts Rangers in 4-1 loss to Gaudreau, Flames

Why would I have been confident about tonight? Logic told me that Calgary was flying across the country from Northwestern Canada for the first of a two-game Eastern swing with a stop at Broadway for a rested Rangers. Little did … Continue reading

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