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With Martin Brodeur set to return after three weeks off, I literally could have seen anything happen tonight in Carolina – or so I thought.  Anything from a repeat of his transcendent shutout in 2009 against Colorado after four months … Continue reading →

The biggest news for the Rangers came off the ice. Rangers President and GM Glen Sather will underdog surgery Thursday for prostate cancer.  Sather, 69, will be in the hospital the next few days to recover. He took over as … Continue reading →

Chris Kreider (seen above) gets another opportunity for the Rangers.Copyright NY Post/by Anthony J. Causi When the Rangers return to MSG tomorrow night to host Florida, they’ll have one roster change. Rookie Chris Kreider was recalled by the team today … Continue reading →

After nearly falling out of a playoff spot a few games ago before momentarily straightening out the ship with three wins in four games, the Devils’ backs are now firmly up against a wall after their 3-2 defeat at the … Continue reading →

Ryan Callahan battles Harri Pesonen in the corner.Copyright Getty Images/Photo by Julio Cortez A couple of wins and it sure changes the mindset. That’s exactly what victories on consecutive nights have meant to the Rangers. Prior to Monday’s shootout win … Continue reading →

Mike Del Zotto celebrates shorthanded goal for Rangers.Copyright Getty Images/Photo by Julio Cortez Ryan Callahan spoke about the importance of following up yesterday’s win with another one. The Rangers did exactly that against the Hudson rival Devils by holding on … Continue reading →

Rookie J.T. Miller beats Dan Ellis for the win.Copyright Getty Images/by Frank Franklin II For once, John Tortorella went with instinct. By sending out a shootout trio that included 19-year old rookie J.T. Miller, he rewarded his best players. Even … Continue reading →

On an otherwise quiet Sunday – if you’re not out celebrating the ‘real’ St. Patrick’s Day – the Devils sent first-rounder Stefan Matteau back to his junior team of Blainville-Boisbriand in time so he would be eligible for the QJMHL playoffs, … Continue reading →

After winning three of four games, the Devils appeared set to close out this ungodly ten game in seventeen day stretch on a high note.  However, a shootout loss in Philly on Friday and a hard-fought regulation loss to Montreal … Continue reading →

The Quote Of The Day comes from ultimate warrior Dan Girardi. Danny G will do anything to ignite his struggling team. He epitomizes what they should be about along with Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin. The alarm has been sounded. ”It’s … Continue reading →