Monthly Archives: September 2020

Sabres acquire Eric Staal from Wild for Marcus Johansson

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Derek

The @BuffaloSabres and @mnwild have made a deal!@NHLdotcom has more: https://t.co/KleZrz8khV pic.twitter.com/w2uKK5p2W0 — NHL (@NHL) September 16, 2020 In a straight up one for one trade without any salary retained, the Sabres and Wild made a interesting deal. Buffalo acquired … Continue reading →

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Eberle’s clutch goal in double overtime helps Islanders force Game Six

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Derek

Semyon Varlamov gives a little assist to help Johnny Boychuk back to the bench. The Islanders are still alive after Jordan Eberle scored at 12:30 of the second overtime in a 2-1 win in Game Five last night over the … Continue reading →

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Kravtsov scores third goal in win for Traktor Chelyabinsk

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

Гол Виталия Кравцова и 41 сэйв Ивана Федотова помогают @HCTraktor1947 одержать первую выездную победу над "Спартаком" с 2016 года. #СПРТРК pic.twitter.com/DzXhaxiXuh — КХЛ (@khl) September 15, 2020 So far, so good for Vitali Kravtsov. The 20-year old Rangers forward prospect … Continue reading →

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Stars advance to Stanley Cup Final

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Derek

The Stars pour off the bench to celebrate a Game Five won they won’t soon forget. They came back to defeat the Golden Knights 3-2 last night to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. AP Photo credit Dallas Stars via … Continue reading →

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Lightning put Islanders on the brink

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Derek

For more than half of Game Four, the Islanders were in position to even their best-of-seven series against the heavy favorite Lightning. Semyon Varlamov had made some big saves to keep a strong Bolts surge off the scoreboard. He certainly … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance of fallen heroes

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Derek

Rangers captain Mark Messier shakes the hand of a FDNY firefighter during an emotionally charged scene before the home opener versus the Sabres at MSG on October 7, 2001. On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, I still have this numbing … Continue reading →

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Lightning strikes twice for Islanders

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Derek

It’s an off day for the Eastern Conference Final that’s being played in the Edmonton bubble. While the Islanders and Lightning get a break, the Western Conference Final continues tonight with Game Three between the Stars and Golden Knights. That … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere will be nice, but Rangers must address center situation and improve depth

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Derek

As this strange summer has gone on with the Conference Finals finally beginning during Labor Day Weekend, one thing stands out. In order to have success, you need the horses to go far. Also a bit of luck. Just ask … Continue reading →

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Islanders dominate miserable Flyers to advance to Conference Finals

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Derek

If last night was a Game Seven for a chance to make the Final Four of this long Stanley Cup tournament, someone forgot to tell the Flyers. Following consecutive wins in overtime including the Game Six victory in double overtime, … Continue reading →

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Islanders run into Double Trouble as Flyers force Game Seven in sudden death

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Derek

Fought our way back. ⭐️: Hart (49 saves) ⭐️⭐️: Provy (1g-1a)⭐️⭐️⭐️: Barzal (L) #AnytimeAnywhere | @Toyota pic.twitter.com/1HMaLgvKpQ — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 4, 2020 It isn’t easy to close out a series. The Islanders have now twice learned that lesson … Continue reading →

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