Monthly Archives: April 2026

Desperation Mode Leads to Lightning win in Overtime

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Derek

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are only a few days in. However, we’ve already seen what happens when the more desperate team needs to respond to adversity. It was on full display during a Lightning 3-2 win in overtime against the … Continue reading →

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Epic Scenes From Sabres Return to Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Derek

On Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres finally returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. It was well worth the wait. After falling behind the Boston Bruins 2-0, it looked like the Sabres would get shut … Continue reading →

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Kartye’s pair helps Rangers end season on the right note

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Derek

On the final game of a disappointing centennial season, the Rangers went out on the right note thanks to Tye Kartye’s big night in a 4-2 win over the Lightning. Kartye had a pair of goals and set up another … Continue reading →

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Devils end disappointing season on a bitter note

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Derek

Down the stretch, the Devils played much better hockey to come frustratingly close to the postseason. However, they couldn’t overcome a lousy winter that turned a promising start into fool’s gold. After going out on home ice with a very … Continue reading →

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Final Game for Quick Ends in a Bittersweet loss

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Derek

In the end, Jonathan Quick knew it was the right time. The proud 40-year-old goalie revealed to teammates and the media that yesterday was the final game of his career. He didn’t want it to be a big deal. In … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere A Bright Spot in  Rangers’ loss to Sabres

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Derek

In the final home game of the season, the Rangers fell to the Sabres 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, there were some positive things to take away. Facing one of the league’s best teams, … Continue reading →

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Devils Finally Make Change by Firing Fitzgerald

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Derek

In a move that was surprising due to the timing, the New Jersey Devils finally fired team president and general manager Tom Fitzgerald on Monday. The decision to move on from Fitzgerald came with the Devils making a desperate push … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Big Weekend a Cause for Excitement: Perreault and Cuylle Record Hat Tricks

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Derek

With the season winding down, the Rangers continue to play some of their best hockey. They swept two home games over a pair of desperate teams hoping to make the playoffs. The Rangers’ big weekend included a 4-1 win over … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin Wins Rare Goalie Fight Over Markstrom

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Derek

In a game that the Rangers led 4-1 against the Devils, things got heated with 10:55 left in the third period. Devils forward Paul Cotter bumped into Igor Shesterkin to create a fracas between the close Hudson rivals. J.T. Miller … Continue reading →

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