Monthly Archives: February 2019

Disappointing return for heart and soul Zuccarello won’t satisfy fans

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Derek

Following a well deserved 5-2 home win by the Rangers over an unprepared Devils, cult hero Mats Zuccarello exited Madison Square Garden for the last time in his car waving to fans. Unsurprisingly, the man known to all as “Zuuuucccc” … Continue reading →

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Deadline day is upon us

Posted on February 23, 2019 by hasan4978

No recap from my end today, for starters I didn’t watch most of the game. First time I turned on Hartford vs. Binghamton it was the middle of the second period, saw 3-0 and laughed – then turned it off … Continue reading →

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Gorton must hit it out of the park with Hayes and Zuccarello

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Derek

Saturday, February 23, 2018 As we draw nearer to the conclusion of Monday’s trade deadline, more rumors are circulating about where players could wind up. From a Rangers perspective, fans continue to follow reliable sources on Twitter to find out … Continue reading →

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The plot thickens for Zuccarello and Hayes

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Derek

A day after losing streak home to Minnesota 4-1, the Rangers are gearing up to trade two of their best players. With Monday’s trade deadline at 3 PM fast approaching, it could happen anytime between now and then. That leaves … Continue reading →

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Game #61: Triple Thursday – Devils 4, Senators 0

Posted on February 22, 2019 by hasan4978

In a season full of bad goaltending, ironically enough two of the best stories surrounding this season’s Devils revolve around positives in net. First, it was Mackenzie Blackwood’s debut – which to this point has been nothing short of a … Continue reading →

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Game #60: Throwback Tuesday – Penguins 4, Devils 3

Posted on February 20, 2019 by hasan4978

As has been the case so often with the 2018-19 Devils, looking backwards has been more fun than looking at the present. That was the case again last night when the Devils had ’90’s night at the Prudential Center, which … Continue reading →

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Game #59: Lundqvist carries determined Blueshirts to 2-1 victory over Hurricanes

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Derek

https://twitter.com/4BNYRGameday/status/1098049096705814529?s=19 Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Blueshirts won a game thanks to Henrik Lundqvist. For the affable 36-year old veteran, it was payback. Facing the same opponent that spoiled the fun following the 25 Year Anniversary celebration … Continue reading →

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Game #58: Zuccarello and Hayes boost value in 6-5 Rangers loss to Penguins, Deadline a Week Away

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Derek

Zucc on his 2-goal effort and the #NYR comeback that fell just short vs. the Pens ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hn6A3OHIpU — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 17, 2019 When you lose games, there are no consolation prizes. Sure. The Rangers didn’t quit … Continue reading →

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Game #59: Satisfactory Sunday – Devils 4, Sabres 1

Posted on February 17, 2019 by hasan4978

For one of the rare times this season, the Devils are on the verge of one of Lou Brown’s winning streaks (i.e. more than two in a row). In fact today’s 4-1 win over the Sabres coming on the heels … Continue reading →

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Games #57 and #58: The long nightmare is finally over

Posted on February 16, 2019 by hasan4978

Perhaps it’s a good thing my recap streak ended yesterday. I just couldn’t even feign doing a writeup for the Devils’ latest fiasco in Chicago on Thursday where they blew another early 2-0 lead and once again Cory Schneider skated … Continue reading →

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