Author Archives: Derek

The Rangers have gotten here without one of their top six forwards. Tomorrow, they’ll try to rebound from a disappointing performance in Game Two in which they were outhustled and outmuscled. The sixth Battle Of Hudson will continue without Brandon Dubinsky, … Continue reading →

While 18,200 hockey fans, mostly dressed in white, blue and suits descended on Madison Square Garden to be there live for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, I contented myself with being one of approximately 1,500 or so fans … Continue reading →

Back in 1984, a movie that is now considered a staple in 1980’s culture ‘The Karate Kid’ was released. The basic plot was about a kid named Daniel LaRusso, who he and his Mom moved from New Jersey to California … Continue reading →

One of the keys to the Devils Game Two win was their continued effort to make life difficult on the Rangers. They won many battles, including at even strength where the East’s sixth seed had the upper hand, outscoring the … Continue reading →

In defeat, Chris Kreider continued to excel scoring a goal in Game Two. For a kid who’s only been around for a month, Chris Kreider sure is learning quickly. During the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the Devils in Game Two … Continue reading →

I have to admit I didn’t even really see this Martin Brodeur beauty at the viewing party tonight, but man…this might be not only the best save of the playoffs, but the best save ever in a legendary HOF career. … Continue reading →

David Clarkson celebrates his winning goal in Game 2. Something had to change and it did. It was the guys in black, white and red who played more desperate. They got just reward with the Devils bouncing back for a … Continue reading →

Tonight, the battle lines are drawn once again as the Devils and Rangers continue the Battle Of Hudson in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final at The Garden. The Blueshirts used a three-goal third along with 21 saves from … Continue reading →

The drop of the puck signaled another clash between blood rivals. This one for the Eastern Conference with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final up for grabs. As Hasan previously noted, it is Armageddon with our teams meeting in … Continue reading →

Throughout the playoffs and especially after Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final yesterday, the talk of the league is the Rangers’ incredible shot-blocking system. Last night, the Devils took 47 shots on net but only 21 reached Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →