Monthly Archives: December 2022

Lafreniere benching the latest in a puzzling season, A look at Rangers history of drafting and developing players, Vasilevskiy outduels Shesterkin as Lightning take shootout 2-1

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Derek Felix

Leading up to what turned out to be a playoff caliber rematch in the second season meeting with the Lightning, there was plenty to unpack for the Rangers. An organization that’s clearly at a crossroads even as they end the … Continue reading →

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Gallant won’t change power play despite accurate critique, Lafreniere struggles

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Derek Felix

Gerard Gallant had a critique of the power play today after practice. He thinks it’s too predictable. He’s right. The predictability stems from the puck always flowing toward Zibanejad for his one-timer. Having Panarin, another righty shot, in opposite circle … Continue reading →

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Gallant: “We Were Garbage”

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Derek Felix

How to sum up tonight’s listless performance. “We Were Garbage.” Those were the accurate words of displeased coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s lackluster play in a 4-0 shutout loss to the red hot Capitals after the Rangers heard it … Continue reading →

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Czechia upsets Canada, USA needs big third to defeat Latvia

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Derek Felix

Day One of the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships didn’t disappoint up north in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick. Group play got underway on Boxing Day without any problems. However, there were some surprises on the first day … Continue reading →

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Bedard headlines 2023 IIHF U20 World Junior Championships, Devils and Rangers prospects well represented

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Derek Felix

Christmas time means the world’s best hockey prospects get together to compete in the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships. The prestigious tournament will take place in Halifax and Moncton between December 26 through January 5. Unlike last year when COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Rangers give fans a Christmas gift in comeback win over Islanders in final meeting, Gauthier and Goodrow spark eighth win in nine, Kakko gets winner to redeem himself, the ridiculous NHL schedule

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Derek Felix

Whenever the classic crosstown rivals get together, it makes for an entertaining game. Very early in the season, it was the Islanders who took the first two games from the Rangers including a third period comeback on Nov. 8 at … Continue reading →

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Another loss dampens the holiday mood in Newark

Posted on December 24, 2022 by hasan4978

The good news is at least our long six-game losing streak finally ended in Florida with an emotional win against a team still using a fluke injury as an excuse to play thuggish. Derek chronicled the rematch (and Florida shenanigans) … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk, Panthers pull bush league move on Hischier in loss to Devils

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Derek Felix

On Wednesday night, the Devils faced off with the Panthers for the second time over five days. Unlike the 4-2 home defeat they suffered this past Saturday, the Devs rallied in the third period for a 4-2 victory at Florida. … Continue reading →

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Crosby’s goal holds up for Pens to end Rangers’ winning streak at seven, Kreider scores twice, Special Teams the difference in tough one-goal loss

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Derek Felix

Sometimes, it isn’t a question of effort. It was there for the Rangers, who outplayed the Penguins for large stretches in their first meeting since a memorable first round series. Ultimately, it came down to special teams. The Pens were … Continue reading →

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Chytil good to go against Penguins

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Derek Felix

The Rangers got good news earlier today. Filip Chytil declared himself ready to go for tonight’s big game against the old Patrick Division rival Penguins. #NYR Filip Chytil says he’s good to go and will play tonight vs. Penguins — … Continue reading →

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