Monthly Archives: May 2024

Panthers take Game 5 to put Rangers on brink

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Derek

Despite a better effort, the Rangers lost to the Panthers 3-2 in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. They now are on the brink of elimination. In what was a very evenly played game, the Rangers had … Continue reading →

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Panthers’ heavy pressure wearing Rangers down

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Derek

After losing in overtime last night, the Rangers are tied with the Panthers through four games of the Eastern Conference Final. Game 5 is tomorrow night at The Garden. It’s best-of-three to decide which team advances to play for the … Continue reading →

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Reinhart’s overtime winner lifts the Panthers over Rangers to tie series

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Derek

To a man, they weren’t good enough. Despite some more heroics from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers got what they deserved on Tuesday night. Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal at 1:12 of overtime to give the Panthers a 3-2 win … Continue reading →

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Wheeler to return for Rangers in Game 4

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Derek

In a plot twist, the Rangers have made a change to the lineup for Game 4 against the Panthers. Blake Wheeler will make his return tonight. Having not played since sustaining a lower-body injury on Feb. 15 against the Canadiens … Continue reading →

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Panthers showed no class at the end of Game 3

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Derek

When Alex Wennberg scored at 5:35 of overtime to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final for the Rangers, the Panthers showed no class. After losing the game, a couple of Panthers acted like trolls towards Matt Rempe. As … Continue reading →

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Trouba fortunate not to get suspended

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Derek

As expected, the Department of Player Safety fined Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba $5,000 for elbowing Evan Rodrigues. He was fined the maximum amount under the CBA. The elbow took place with 2:28 left in the second period. On a delayed … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Goodrow stepping up with key stars quiet

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Derek

When they signed Barclay Goodrow three years ago, this is exactly what the Rangers had in mind. A gritty forward who can play anywhere in the lineup, the 31-year-old is a proven winner. He was an integral part of the … Continue reading →

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Wennberg’s overtime goal gives Rangers a stunning win over Panthers: Shesterkin helps steal home ice back

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Derek

They’d reached the breaking point. So dominated were the Rangers in a lopsided third period that coach Peter Laviolette took his timeout to try to settle down his team. By then, the Panthers had scored two consecutive goals less than … Continue reading →

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Rangers take on the Panthers in Game 3

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Derek

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon during Memorial Day weekend, the Rangers take on the Panthers in Game 3 from Sunrise, Florida. After dropping the first game 3-0 to the Panthers, the Rangers responded by taking Game 2 in overtime 2-1 … Continue reading →

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Goodrow wins it in Overtime! Rangers tie series with Panthers

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Derek

This one had you on the edge of your seat. As someone who attended what turned out to be a great game, most fans were up during plays. There was a lot more energy in the building. The Rangers pulled … Continue reading →

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