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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.

Hurricane’d To Death: Abysmal Rangers get dominated in an uncompetitive Game Five loss, Face elimination again

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Derek

Gerard Gallant’s words have been pretty poetic for this series. There’s no such thing as momentum. At least when it comes from winning twice at MSG to tie the second round. It’s advantage home side. After controlling things by posting … Continue reading →

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Copp leads the Rangers to a 4-1 victory to even the series with the Hurricanes, Fox and Lindgren have big nights along with Vatrano, Shesterkin makes 30 saves

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Derek

It’s all tied. Taking the #NoQuitInNY moniker to heart, these Rangers really are never say die. Coming off a hard fought win in Game Three behind 43 saves from Igor Shesterkin, they delivered a stronger performance to send the second … Continue reading →

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Determined Rangers make it a series behind Shesterkin’s 43 saves in 3-1 win over Hurricanes to take Game Three, Zibanejad and Kreider step up, Gallant has words for DeAngelo, Still trail series 2-1

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Derek

This was more like it. Facing a must win situation, a determined Rangers rose to the challenge to take a competitive Game Three by a score of 3-1 over the Hurricanes at MSG. By taking care of business at home … Continue reading →

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Gallant teases line tweaks for today’s big Game Three

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Derek

In less than an hour, they’ll drop the puck for a huge Game Three at MSG. The Rangers need to respond. After losing the first two games at Carolina, it’s imperative that they come out strong and get a win … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes lock up Rangers in 2-0 mind numbing shutout to go up two games to none, Key stars missing, Raanta and Smith haunt former team

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Derek

In what can best be described as a very frustrating game to watch, the Rangers were shutout by the Hurricanes 2-0 in Game Two at PNC Arena. They now trail the second round series two games to none. How bad … Continue reading →

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Playoff Kuch equals Klutch for Lightning, Kucherov’s brilliance sets up Colton winner to stun Panthers in Game Two

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Derek

With the Rangers busier this postseason, I haven’t had as much time to devote to other series. Even though I’ve caught most games, it isn’t easy to write about them when I’m preoccupied with the Blueshirts. Tonight provided a moment … Continue reading →

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Second Round: Hurricanes come back to take Game One over Rangers 2-1 in overtime, Aho ties it late, Cole wins it, Chytil gets only goal, Good effort wasted

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Derek

This one was tough. In the first game of the second round series, the Rangers dropped Game One to the Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime. Ian Cole scored the winner at 3:12 to help the Canes complete the comeback. They lead … Continue reading →

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The Excitement Is Real

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Derek

Who else can’t contain their excitement about tonight? It’s been a long time since this team played in the second round. Honestly, it feels like much longer than five years. So much changed since then. The Letter. The commitment to … Continue reading →

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Second Round Preview: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Derek

Two days after completing their latest come from behind win in spectacular fashion thanks to overtime hero Artemi Panarin, whose power play goal allowed the Rangers to rally from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Penguins, they now are preparing … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s remarkable shot that defied logic, A truthful quote on these Blueshirts, Second Round set to begin tomorrow

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Derek

Artemi Panarin and the #NYR take the back page of today’s @nypost pic.twitter.com/tLxQ1bI9q4 — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) May 16, 2022 A night later, let’s get to why I couldn’t believe the overtime winner Artemi Panarin scored to beat the Penguins … Continue reading →

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