Monthly Archives: October 2018

A Review of a memorable Game 4: Smith and Skjei play unlikely heroes in thrilling Rangers 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Derek

Tonight's game marked the first time in franchise history that #NYR⁠ ⁠ defensemen registered the game-tying goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and the game-winning goal in OT. (Per @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/x2mUzDzq42 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October … Continue reading →

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Game 2 – Devils 6, Capitals 0

Posted on October 12, 2018 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIkJt2xViVA In what was certainly a first in franchise history, the Devils had their second home opener on two different continents last night – of course this one was at their more familiar home rink in Newark, NJ.  This was … Continue reading →

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Rangers host Sharks: Neal Pionk will sit tonight for Fredrik Claesson

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Derek

In Game 4 of the new season, rookie coach David Quinn continues to juggle the lineup. With the Rangers still looking for a win, he made clear that veteran Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch tonight versus San Jose. … Continue reading →

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In scratching Shattenkirk for Thursday, Quinn is sending a message to Rangers

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Derek

In a move that should come as no surprise, it appears that new coach David Quinn will make veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk a healthy scratch for Thursday’s home game against the Sharks. In an ugly 8-5 loss at Carolina on … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 3: Rangers swept under by Hurricanes in wild storm

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

There are going to be days like this. It’s part of the process under a new coach still trying to establish himself. When I predicted that the Rangers would be more exciting to watch, this was a bit what I … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 2: At least the Rangers didn’t get shutout by Hutton

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek

Ever since Carter Hutton played for St. Louis, he’s had our number. Originally a Nashville backup goalie before posting a NHL best .931 save percentage with the Blues last season, now he’s the starter in Buffalo. After a bad start … Continue reading →

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Opening Day – Devils 5, Oilers 2

Posted on October 6, 2018 by hasan4978

After five and a half months with no meaningful Devils games, hockey has officially returned today with the Devils’ overseas showdown against the Oilers kicking off at least another 82-game campaign through the beginning of April (and hopefully more after … Continue reading →

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A review of Game 1: Rangers lose 3-2 to Nashville

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Derek

It was an emotional night at MSG. New coach David Quinn finally got a taste of what the NHL is all about. Even though his team didn’t win, they gave a good effort in a tough 3-2 home loss to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Patience a virtue in Quinn’s first year

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Derek

The word rebuild hasn’t been common in this part of town. Until last trade deadline, it was unfamiliar to Henrik Lundqvist. When he first entered the league as a fresh faced 23-year old championship winning goalie of Frolunda back home … Continue reading →

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Devils season preview

Posted on October 2, 2018 by hasan4978

With the 2018-19 NHL season less than twenty-four hours away, it’s finally time to get back into hockey mode, especially for those of us who had their baseball season end months ago (albeit I did win a big fantasy league … Continue reading →

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