Author Archives: Derek

For 40 minutes, nothing went right for the Rangers. Despite leading in shots 14-10 speaking to how little action there was, they trailed the Panthers 1-0. Playing their second consecutive game in 24 hours, they looked sluggish. Unable to mount anything … Continue reading →

By now, everyone knows about the Devils’ checkered recent history against the Carolina Hurricanes – especially in the playoffs after losing series in 2002, 2006 and last April in the most excruciating, gut-wrenching fashion possible. Even in the regular season … Continue reading →

In a few minutes, they’ll face it off in Sunrise when the Rangers take on the Panthers, who technically remain alive. Considering that the Cats have given us fits, John Tortorella’s club should know what to expect. Games there are … Continue reading →

After last night’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks, I noted that I couldn’t ever remember seeing a game where no penalties were called. Turns out that it was the first time in Devils history they’d ever played a game where … Continue reading →

For those of you who’ve seen this cute early ’90’s movie, the general premise is that a weatherman (Bill Murray) wakes up to relive the same day over and over again – Groundhog Day in Punxsutatwney, Pennsylvania. Just as Murray’s … Continue reading →

Jaroslav Halak blanks the Flyers, stopping all 35 shots to lead the Canadiens to a huge 1-0 win at a furious Wachovia Center which booed lustily as one would expect. Tomas Plekanec’s 24th back in the first was the difference … Continue reading →

Super and this team don’t usually go hand in hand. But you have to tip your cap at what the Rangers were able to do against an invisible opponent in Tampa. At least for 20 minutes, they thoroughly dominated the … Continue reading →

On a day the Rangers stayed home and prayed for good results, they got exactly what they coveted on April Fool’s Day no less. Not only was the Spring weather a welcome sight but the scoreboard was as well with the … Continue reading →

Today’s a special day for the hockey community. Legend Gordie Howe turns 82. Known better to us as Mr. Hockey, Howe personified what the game was about bringing passion to every shift. I’ve heard the stories about how tough he was from Dad when hockey was … Continue reading →

If tonight wasn’t a microcosm of what’s been a trying season, I don’t know what is. The good news is the Rangers won to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. The bad is that neither the Devils nor Leafs cooperated. … Continue reading →