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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.

Kevin Weekes breaks down the wild conclusion to last night’s game

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Derek

The end of last night’s game is still being discussed in some hockey circles. Why not? It’s not everyday that you have such a wild conclusion to a game. Fortunately, the Rangers held on for the 3-2 win over the … Continue reading →

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Rangers hang on for big win over Penguins in crazy finish, Kreider gets 45th, Vatrano stays hot

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Derek

The chaotic sequence at the end of an intense rivalry game summed it up perfectly. When the buzzer sounded as a Kris Letang desperation shot sailed wide, the Rangers had held off the Penguins’ late comeback attempt to earn a … Continue reading →

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Miller’s overtime goal wins it for Rangers over improved Sabres, Lafreniere two points, Vatrano two goals, Strome leaves game with injury, Fox Iso Cam a nightmare

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Derek

A win is a win. It sure wasn’t a Picasso or Renoir. The Rangers will take the two points and move on. In what can best be summarized as an inconsistent effort, K’Andre Miller rescued them with an overtime goal … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts blitz Pens early in bounce back win, Kreider gets numbers 43 and 44, Zibanejad goes over 500 points

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Derek

From the drop of the puck, they were ready to go. Coming off a bad 7-4 loss at the Devils, the Rangers bounced back in a big way by blitzing past the Penguins 5-1 at MSG. The domination moved them … Continue reading →

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A Devilish Night: Awful second period dooms Rangers in bad loss to Hudson rival Devils, Shesterkin chased for five goals, Kreider gets 42nd in garbage time

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Derek

They're our stars. They're your stars. They're tonight's three stars. #NJDevils | @UnibetUS pic.twitter.com/FAHRmp2MR3 — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 23, 2022 If they were to take anything from last night’s game, the message is simple. Don’t do it again. … Continue reading →

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Drury, Rangers make a splash at deadline by adding Copp, Motte and Braun

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Derek

On Monday afternoon right before 3 PM, the Rangers completed a successful day by acquiring forwards Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte at the NHL Trade Deadline. Earlier on March 21, they added defenseman Justin Braun. With his team sitting in … Continue reading →

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Georgiev steals the show in epic 44 save shutout of Hurricanes, Kreider gets number 41 in 2-0 victory for tired Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Derek

It was stolen. Plain and simple. Alex Georgiev put on a show. His 44 save masterpiece allowed the Rangers to come away with a 2-0 shutout over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Sunday evening. For over two periods, it literally … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s power play goal with 16 seconds left gives Rangers well deserved one-goal win over Lightning, Blueshirts sweep season series from champs, Bruins and Panthers make big moves

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Derek

For most of the night, the Rangers were powerless against the Lightning penalty kill. Given one more opportunity late in regulation, they made the most of it. Mika Zibanejad’s power play goal with 16 seconds left in regulation gave the … Continue reading →

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Following tough loss, Rangers have big tests at Bolts and Canes before trade deadline

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Derek

And we're off. ✌️#NoQuitInNY | @Delta pic.twitter.com/CVuZbL93a9 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 18, 2022 Gerard Gallant didn’t see the elbow Oliver Wahlstrom delivered that cut Ryan Lindgren. A missed call that led directly to the crushing Kyle Palmieri game-winner … Continue reading →

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Palmieri’s goal with 2:44 left gives Islanders win over Rangers in playoff style game, Sorokin highlight reel save on Panarin the talk, Kreider gets number 40 in tough defeat

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Derek

It’s not often a goalie outshines Igor Shesterkin. Especially this season when he’s the leading Vezina candidate with 21 games left. However, it was his Russian friend Ilya Sorokin who was the story in tonight’s game. His highway robbery on … Continue reading →

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