Monthly Archives: March 2024

League Needs to Change the Schedule

On Easter Sunday, the Rangers are one of 30 NHL teams that have off to celebrate the holiday. There’s only one game later this afternoon when the Ducks take on the Canucks in Vancouver. At least they get it right … Continue reading

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Kreider and Quick reach milestones in Rangers’ win over Coyotes

It was similar to the wild wild west out in The Desert. In what turned into another old fashioned shootout, like the 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers this past Tuesday, the Rangers outscored the Coyotes 8-5 to win their … Continue reading

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Ruhwedel deserves credit for filling in on Rangers’ blue line

When the Rangers visit the Coyotes later this afternoon, it’ll mark the return of Jacob Trouba. He missed the last 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Without him, the Rangers went 9-2-0. They’ll bring a four-game winning streak into … Continue reading

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Rangers find a way in shootout win over Avalanche

The Rangers have now won a league-leading 49 games. They found a way past the Avalanche in a 3-2 shootout victory last night in Colorado. In a marquee matchup that featured two of the league’s best teams, the Rangers banked … Continue reading

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Fox’s goal in overtime lifts the Rangers past the Flyers in old-fashioned shootout

For two periods, the score was normal. Then, came a wild and wacky third period that was totally unpredictable. In what turned into an old fashioned shootout, the Rangers edged the Flyers 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night at The … Continue reading

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Panarin boosts MVP candidacy by shooting Rangers past Panthers into first overall

In a showdown between two playoff contenders, the Rangers came back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night at The Garden. Artemi Panarin’s goal in the second round stood up as the winner. The emerging Hart … Continue reading

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Dubinsky should shut up about Tortorella

When a former player retires, they can become part of the media. They can provide a unique perspective due to having played the game. We’ve seen plenty of examples of ex- players who make good analysts. Kevin Weekes tops the … Continue reading

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Panarin’s hat trick helps Quick tie for the most wins all-time by an American-born goalie

It was a memorable night in Boston for Artemi Panarin and Jonathan Quick. In what proved to be a statement game, the Rangers took down the number one overall Bruins 5-2 at TD Garden on Thursday night. Facing their old … Continue reading

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The more things change…

Despite everything that’s gone wrong with the Devils this season, one thing that (as of yet) has been unchanged from the last few years is their head-scratching dominance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, particularly at the Prudential Center. Granted, it’s not … Continue reading

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Rangers stoned by Hellebuyck in tough loss to Jets

A couple of days removed from a resounding victory over the Islanders, the Rangers ran into a hot goalie in what amounted to a tough 4-2 loss to the Jets at Madison Square Garden. Ultimately, the difference was Connor Hellebuyck. … Continue reading

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