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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.

Lundqvist makes 33 saves for 56th career shutout in 3-0 win over Canes

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers stayed hot behind 33 saves from Henrik Lundqvist in a 3-0 shutout of the Canes. Continue reading →

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Moore a healthy scratch for tonight

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

In a bit of a surprise, coach Alain Vigneault has decided to scratch Dominic Moore when the Rangers host the Hurricanes tonight. In his words, he wants to take a look at Emerson Etem and Jesper Fast in their natural … Continue reading →

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Improving Sabres visit Lightning in fourth and final meeting

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

Rebuilding takes time. That much is known. For the Sabres, they’re showing improvement under new coach Dan Bylsma. Winners of two of their last three, they visit the talented Lightning tonight. At 6-8-0 with 12 points in the first 14 … Continue reading →

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Slumping Islanders hit California for three game road trip

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Derek

After dropping a 2-1 decision to the Bruins Sunday at Barclays Center, the Islanders have dropped five of their last six. In all six, they have scored two goals-or-fewer. They’ll have to muster more offense when they hit California for … Continue reading →

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Rangers howl past Coyotes 4-1 in Yandle’s return

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Derek

It was a successful return for Keith Yandle. Facing his former team, he had an assist and got a nice video tribute during a stoppage in the first period. Most importantly, the Rangers took care of business howling past the … Continue reading →

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Stepan and Lindberg score 21 seconds apart in Rangers 2-1 win over Avalanche

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Derek

Derek Stepan and Oscar Lindberg scored 21 seconds apart in the Rangers 2-1 win over the Avalanche. Henrik Lundqvist continued his brilliant play with 29 saves to pull within reach of a new franchise record for most saves in team history. Continue reading →

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Opportunistic Rangers defeat pesky Caps 5-2

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Some nights aren’t always how you draw it up. For the Rangers, it wasn’t a Picasso by any stretch. But they were opportunistic getting the job done in a 5-2 win at MSG over the Caps. It marked the first … Continue reading →

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Battle Of Metro’s Best: Caps and Rangers minus the anxiety

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Alex Ovechkin and Henrik Lundqvist renew the NHL’s biggest rivalry tonight at MSG. Continue reading →

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Sabres win second straight behind Linus Ullmark

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres have played better lately winning their second in a row thanks to good goaltending from Linus Ullmark. Continue reading →

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2015 Mets were the 2014 Rangers

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Derek

Watching the way it ended up, I couldn’t help but feel this way. The parallels were haunting. The Mets were the Rangers. Seeing the excruciating ways in which the 2015 Mets lost to the Royals in the World Series was … Continue reading →

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