Author Archives: Derek

FIFTEEN. That’s the total number of shots the Rangers have gotten on Tuukka Rask through two periods in the “biggest game of the season versus Boston. In a game they trail 1-zip after turning immortal Andrew Ference into Gretzky, that … Continue reading →

Despite the Devils’ perfect record against the Penguins, they haven’t been able to stay on top of the Atlantic for very long post-Olympics. For every win over Pittsburgh, there’s been at least one bad loss to follow it, and in … Continue reading →

If they fall short in their bid for a postseason, the Islanders will look back on the past 24 hours in California. A night removed from a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat to Saku Koivu and Anaheim, the Long Island club … Continue reading →

As Yogi Berra would say, last night in Toronto was deja vu all over again. Coming off a big win over the Penguins at home, just as they had last Friday the Devils had to play a road game the … Continue reading →

Another opportunity wasted. Yet again, the Rangers couldn’t take advantage of good fortune. With the hapless Bruins losing in the Matt Cooke Revenge game, our heroes failed by falling to the Blues 4-3 at MSG. Their home record is now … Continue reading →

Could there have been more emotion in the Prudential Center last night for any other regular season game? Barring a particular home game one year ago yesterday it’s doubtful, at least not when it comes to a pro-Devils crowd. For … Continue reading →

There’s no stopping the Devils. Luck of the Irish not required to hand a beat down of what’s looking more and more like defending chumps. Patrik Elias made it 3-1 when he stole a Jordan Leopold blind backhand pass and … Continue reading →

Well, if it wasn’t obvious already, it should be. The Devils are in the Penguins’ heads. After trailing on an early Chris Kunitz goal, the more traditional red and green guys honoring the past on St. Patty’s Day responded like … Continue reading →

  “In most cases, your record is who you are.“-Dave Maloney 11:26 ET on FAN 3/16/10 with a furious Steve Somers Sometimes, you are who you are. Or in the Rangers’ case, they are what their 31-30-9 record says they … Continue reading →

Today’s comes from Brandon Dubinsky, who’s really turned it up lately. He’s playing his best hockey of his young career. It’s not just about goals and assists but how hard the third-year Alaskan native is competing. Not long ago, I … Continue reading →