Author Archives: Derek

One game to decide it all. One which should’ve been on the Ovechkin/Crosby network that’s airing a meaningless game between the Caps and Bruins. Regardless, it doesn’t get much better than an intense old time Patrick rivalry. Rangers-Flyers is as … Continue reading →

In the end, after all the injuries during the first half of the season and inconsistencies of the second half, the Devils found themselves in a familiar position after their 81st game of the season last night – standing as … Continue reading →

Earlier tonight in the big HNIC showdown, the Canadiens took care of their part by hanging on for a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs. It was a little too close for comfort in front of … Continue reading →

One more team is in the Big Dance. Thanks to an unlikely NHL record, the Bruins clinched a playoff spot by posting a hard fought 4-2 win over the Hurricanes at TD Garden this afternoon. The two points give them … Continue reading →

There are times when you appreciate what you’re part of. Tonight was one of those special cases. With it all on the line, the Rangers held off the Flyers 4-3 in a thrilling hockey game that had a little bit of … Continue reading →

Only one team hasn’t officially been eliminated. While the West is all set following the latest Sutter choke job, the East remains unsettled headed into the weekend. The Rangers are that team attempting to squeak in with the Habs, Bruins and … Continue reading →

Last night everything was right there for the Devils – again. Buffalo’s loss to the Bruins ensured that a Devil win last night and Saturday at home against the Islanders would wrap up the division and the second seed, also … Continue reading →

Twenty-four hours later, everything was alright. At least that’s what a resounding 5-1 rout of the lowly Leafs did for the Rangers, who are very much alive depending on what Boston does versus Northeast rival Buffalo tonight. Indeed, the same … Continue reading →

I really don’t know what to say. So, this is going to be very random. If you were one of those fans that got sucked in, I really feel for ya. All year, the Rangers proved they weren’t good enough to … Continue reading →

Before tonight’s game against the Thrashers, most of the talk was about Ilya Kovalchuk‘s return to Atlanta after the trade that brought him to New Jersey two months ago. While Kovalchuk may have provided sizzle since donning Devils red and … Continue reading →