Monthly Archives: December 2018

Game #37 – Merry Monday: Devils 4, Canucks 0

Posted on December 31, 2018 by hasan4978

Another home start, another shutout. The Mackenzie Blackwood hype train is officially moving at high-speed now after becoming the first Devils goalie since Martin Brodeur (in 2010!) to post back-to-back shutouts. Honestly I didn’t know what to expect in today’s … Continue reading →

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Game #37: A Statement third period gives Rangers deserving 4-3 road win over Predators

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I wasn’t expecting a whole lot going into Nashville. Anyone who’s followed this team knows how much of a disaster they’ve been on the road. On paper, it seemed like a mismatch. Maybe for that reason, I … Continue reading →

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Game #36: Shutout Saturday – Devils 2, Hurricanes 0

Posted on December 29, 2018 by hasan4978

In honor of kids’ day at the Rock this afternoon I’ll go back to the future with my clip – a interview with new Devil sensation Mackenzie Blackwood after he was drafted in the second round of what has been … Continue reading →

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NHL suspends David Backes three games for dangerous hit on Blake Coleman

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Derek

The Department of Player Safety actually got another one right. They announced the suspension of Bruins forward David Backes yesterday for an illegal check to the head of a unsuspecting Blake Coleman in Thursday’s game. Here is the play in … Continue reading →

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Keeping track of the WJC 2019

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Derek

In case you’re not up to speed, the 2019 World Junior Championship is here. Three days of preliminary action have already been completed. This year’s marquis hockey prospect event is taking place in Vancouver. Games can be seen on NHL … Continue reading →

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Game #35: Triumphant Thursday – Devils 5, Bruins 2

Posted on December 28, 2018 by hasan4978

After the holiday break I wouldn’t have minded actually watching a Devils game last night, if only cause it was Mackenzie Blackwood’s second-ever NHL start. Can’t say I was really confident before the game though, especially with the news that … Continue reading →

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Game #36 Bad luck costs Rangers in latest loss to Blue Jackets in overtime

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Derek

Hayes➡️Vesey Stay tuned on @MSGNetworks #NYR https://t.co/nduXdnPVQ2 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 28, 2018 When you’re struggling to win hockey games, things tend to go against you. That’s precisely what happened to the Rangers in a undeserved 4-3 overtime … Continue reading →

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Tis The Season: Christmas brings the World Junior Championship

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Derek

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas you filthy animal! That part in Home Alone is epic. Whatever you celebrate, tis the season. Falalalalalala LaFontaine! Speaking of which, legendary Buffalo Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret is doing okay following a scare during the … Continue reading →

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Game #35: Christmas blah shootout Flyers 3 Rangers 2

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Derek

The shootout is such a crummy way to decide these games. Especially following an exciting five-minute three-on-three. So, the Rangers were victimized in the skill competition by the Flyers to drop the final game before Christmas, 3-2. It’s a flip … Continue reading →

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Game #34: Sinking Sunday – Blue Jackets 3, Devils 0

Posted on December 23, 2018 by hasan4978

Today is time to hit the soapbox on another pet peeve topic – scheduling NHL games for the exact same time as when not one but BOTH local NFL teams are playing on a Sunday afternoon (and a holiday weekend … Continue reading →

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