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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.

Chytil returns to the Rangers lineup for Game 3

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Derek

For the first time since Nov. 2, Filip Chytil will play a game for the Rangers. It’s not just any game. He was activated off LTIR before Game 3 tonight against the Hurricanes. Chytil has been ready for a while … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes turn to Kochetkov for Game 3

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Derek

When the second round continues tonight in Raleigh, the Rangers will see a different goalie in net for the Hurricanes. After facing Frederik Andersen in the first two games of the best of seven series, they’ll face Pyotr Kochetkov. Kochetkov … Continue reading →

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Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading →

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Trocheck Wins it in Double Overtime! Shesterkin makes 54 saves in Rangers’ 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

For over 87 minutes, nothing separated the Rangers and the Hurricanes on the scoreboard. It took until 7:24 of the fifth period for a hard fought Game 2 to be decided. Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 gave the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Panarin gets snubbed

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Derek

In the most unsurprising news of the day, the league announced its three finalists for the Hart Trophy. They are Art Ross winner Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid. Predictably, the national media selected the top three scorers for … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It got a little dicey late. But the Rangers skated past the Hurricanes 4-3 to take Game 1 of the best of seven series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They started the second round off on the right … Continue reading →

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Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It was do or die last night in Boston. The Maple Leafs had battled back by taking Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding seventh game against the Bruins. There was a lot riding on the line. If Boston … Continue reading →

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Second Round Series Preview: Rangers face true test against Hurricanes

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Derek

Two years ago, the same teams met in the second round. Until the conclusion, home ice meant plenty. Then, the Rangers flipped the script and stormed the Hurricanes 6-2 to win the deciding seventh game in Raleigh. It’s a second … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Hurricanes in second round showdown, Game 1 Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Derek

A rematch two years in the making is set. On Tuesday ay night, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 6-3 to win their first round series in five games. The Canes broke open a tie game by scoring consecutive goals in … Continue reading →

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Chytil decision should wait

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Derek

With the Rangers waiting to see who their next opponent will be in the second round, they can sit back and watch the Islanders and Hurricanes battle it out in Game 5 later tonight. The Hurricanes need one more victory … Continue reading →

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