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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.

Panarin’s Hat Trick Highlights Rangers’ Third Consecutive Win

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Derek

It was a successful weekend for the New York Rangers. They swept a back-to-back over the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks to win their third game in a row. Artemi Panarin’s hat trick highlighted the Rangers’ 6-5 win over … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Top Line Comes to Life in Win Over Flyers

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Derek

It was a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. The day after enjoying the American holiday, they had enough left to earn a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24. Less than two days removed from a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Plenty to Be Thankful For

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Derek

It’ll be a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. Following a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Nov. 20, they responded with an impressive 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night, Nov. 22. The Rangers have … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Zibanejad Must Get Going

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Derek

On Monday night, the New York Rangers fell apart in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Nov. 20. A promising start that saw them grab a two-goal lead halfway through the contest completely turned around. It was their … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ strong finish gives them comeback win over Devils

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Derek

The New York Rangers overcame a one-goal third period deficit to come back and beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night in Newark. On goals from Artemi Panarin and Jimmy Vesey, they spoiled the return of Devils superstar … Continue reading →

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Rangers Show No Quit Under Laviolette

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Derek

The slogan, “No Quit In New York,” was a popular one for the Rangers in 2021-22. They epitomized that team slogan to push the Lightning to within two games of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season, the running joke … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Lafreniere has Big Night in Win over Wild

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Derek

Entering the season, there was a lot riding on the line for Alexis Lafreniere. After signing a bridge deal worth $2.325 million per year, the pressure was on the former Rangers’ 2020 top pick to perform up to expectations. After … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue to Face Adversity with Latest Goalie Conundrum

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, how many of you had both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick on the shelf for the Rangers after the first dozen games this season? If you did, you’d be able to predict the future. Gray’s Sports … Continue reading →

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Rangers Hold On For Good Win Over Red Wings

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Derek

For two periods, it wasn’t a contest. However, after getting the game’s first five goals, the Rangers were forced to hold on for a 5-3 win over the Red Wings last night. The victory was their seventh over the last … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Shakeup Needed for Slumping Kakko

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Derek

Entering tonight’s match against the Red Wings, the New York Rangers are 8-2-1 sitting atop the Metropolitan Division. Even following a 5-4 shootout loss to the Wild on Nov. 4, in which they didn’t play well, the Rangers were able … Continue reading →

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