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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.

Fit For A King: Lundqvist pitches 63rd career shutout in 3-0 win over Senators

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Derek

Two days after wasting a great performance from Henrik Lundqvist, the Rangers rebounded by winning their sixth straight home game. A straight forward 3-0 domination of the Senators before a happy crowd at MSG. They played well in front of … Continue reading →

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Rangers waste great performance from Lundqvist in 2-0 shutout loss to Blue Jackets

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Derek

This was one they’ll regret later. Game 20 was a old fashioned goalie duel between Henrik Lundqvist and Sergei Bobrovsky. Each took turns making gigantic stops. Both former Vezina winners showed why at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Ultimately, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers have center weakness that must be resolved

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, who actually thought Mika Zibanejad would be a point-per-game replacing Derek Stepan as the top center? Well, with nine goals and 10 assists for a team-leading 19 points in the first 19 games, at least there’s … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks 6 Rangers 3: A Arty Party ends win streak

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

If you’re gonna lose, why not do it in style?!?! That’s what the Rangers decided on in a 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks at United Center. So went the win streak which ended at six. No. They didn’t party like … Continue reading →

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Nash stars in latest win extending Rangers’ streak to six in a row

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Derek

It’s funny how things work out. In my last piece, I discussed how Rick Nash deserved better than the four goals he had- expressing confidence that he’ll turn it around. Low and behold, Nash was front and center in the … Continue reading →

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With five wins in a row, Rangers righting the ship despite imperfections

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Derek

They’ve now won five in a row. After a dreadful beginning that put Alain Vigneault’s job in jeopardy, the Rangers have suddenly caught fire with the current longest winning streak in the league. It started with a superb performance in … Continue reading →

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Game 16 Rangers score 3 power play goals in 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Derek

#NYR score three power play goals in the third to top Columbus, 5-3, and extend their winning streak to four: https://t.co/66cP06RHlA pic.twitter.com/m9usmXyH4R — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 7, 2017 Make it four in a row. The Rangers used a … Continue reading →

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A Winning Streak! Shattenkirk scores twice including OT winner in Rangers’ 5-4 win over Panthers

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Derek

“Okay. We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, it’s called two in a row. And if we win one tomorrow, it’s called a winning streak. It has happened before!”-Lou Brown in Major League 2 It has finally … Continue reading →

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A big Hockey Saturday: Rangers aim for winning streak, 12 games on tap, Hockey Fights Cancer

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Derek

Saturday is hockey day every week. While I’ll be locked in on the Hurricanes against Virginia Tech tonight, I’ll be channel flipping with the Rangers at Panthers along with other fun match-ups on Hockey Night In Canada and Center Ice. … Continue reading →

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Game 14: Rangers 2 Bolts 1 OT, AV’s lineup works, Miller scores great winner

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, it all clicks in a game for a struggling team. If the Rangers were incomplete in the first 13, they sure weren’t during last night’s big 2-1 win over the first place Lightning in overtime. The stars shined throughout … Continue reading →

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