Monthly Archives: November 2023

Devils’ wild comeback evokes visions of last year and ends Isles’ unbeaten streak

Posted on November 28, 2023 by hasan4978

After the Devils’ humiliating Black Friday home loss to the Blue Jackets (a game I fortunately wasn’t able to attend), I was at about my low ebb with this year’s team, even more than blowing the Rangers game in the … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Top Line Comes to Life in Win Over Flyers

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Derek

It was a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. The day after enjoying the American holiday, they had enough left to earn a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24. Less than two days removed from a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Plenty to Be Thankful For

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Derek

It’ll be a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. Following a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Nov. 20, they responded with an impressive 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night, Nov. 22. The Rangers have … Continue reading →

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Slumping Devils need to regroup over Thanksgiving break

Posted on November 22, 2023 by hasan4978

Perhaps the only good thing that’s happened in Newark the last couple of weeks is this announcement that franchise icon Sergei Brylin will be placed in the team’s Ring Of Honor, which to date only had one member – original … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Zibanejad Must Get Going

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Derek

On Monday night, the New York Rangers fell apart in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Nov. 20. A promising start that saw them grab a two-goal lead halfway through the contest completely turned around. It was their … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ strong finish gives them comeback win over Devils

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Derek

The New York Rangers overcame a one-goal third period deficit to come back and beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night in Newark. On goals from Artemi Panarin and Jimmy Vesey, they spoiled the return of Devils superstar … Continue reading →

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Rangers Show No Quit Under Laviolette

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Derek

The slogan, “No Quit In New York,” was a popular one for the Rangers in 2021-22. They epitomized that team slogan to push the Lightning to within two games of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season, the running joke … Continue reading →

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Devils’ troubles on full display in second straight loss to Capitals

Posted on November 11, 2023 by hasan4978

While I did not stay up late on a weeknight for the sour end of the Devils’ road trip (a 6-3 defeat in Colorado), there was no getting away from Friday’s home game against the Caps – even though I … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lafreniere has Big Night in Win over Wild

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Derek

Entering the season, there was a lot riding on the line for Alexis Lafreniere. After signing a bridge deal worth $2.325 million per year, the pressure was on the former Rangers’ 2020 top pick to perform up to expectations. After … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue to Face Adversity with Latest Goalie Conundrum

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you had both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick on the shelf for the Rangers after the first dozen games this season? If you did, you’d be able to predict the future. Gray’s Sports … Continue reading →

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