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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.

Rangers left blue after costly one-goal loss to Flyers, Morin gets winner to ruin good game from Shestyorkin, Adios Lemieux! Hell-o Kravtsov!

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Derek

Sam Morin said his first NHL goal (seen above) is “probably the best moment of his career.” The second best one was provided by the clueless NHL Player Safety making this magic moment possible. Or ugly one if you root … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again! Zibanejad records another natural hat trick in another destruction of Flyers, Fox and Strome continue dominance in Shestyorkin return

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, and Adam Fox have each recorded four or more points tonight. Prior to tonight's game, the last time the Rangers had three players tally four or more points in the same game was Dec. 28, 2005 … Continue reading →

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Sharangovich sparks Devils past fading Flyers for fourth win in five, Blackwood makes 33 saves

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Derek

Two very important things to celebrate tonight1. @NJDevils won against the Flyers2. Playing against the Flyers gives us the great reminder that @GrittyNHL is not our mascot We love you @NJDevil00 pic.twitter.com/Io2A3By8JA — Devils on MSG (@DevilsMSGN) March 24, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Happy Kakko ends scoring drought with two goals in win over awful Sabres, Kreider notches a pair on power play, Knoblauch makes smart move

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Derek

Nobody needed a game like this more than Kaapo Kakko. The 2019 second pick had been in a bad scoring slump. In fact, it was exactly two months since his last goal. That drought ended tonight with Kakko coming through … Continue reading →

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Revenge Served Cold! Zibanejad’s game-winner on Brenden Dillon gives Rangers a satisfying victory over Caps, Kinkaid makes 28 saves

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Derek

Sometimes, the best way to get revenge is on the scoreboard. In a tight checking rematch that featured some big time goaltending from Keith Kinkaid with the game up for grabs, the Rangers got revenge against Brenden Dillon thanks to … Continue reading →

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Johnson’s season over following sports hernia surgery

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

Jack Johnson has likely played his last game for the Rangers. Signed by the team for one year as a veteran presence to help offset the loss of Marc Staal, the 34-year old defenseman only got into 13 games for … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts blow one in epic fashion to The Walking Dead, Ovechkin wills Caps to comeback win, Groundhog Day for Zibanejad and a wasted effort

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

It takes a lot to get me angry. Last night’s game was one of those WTF just happened moments. For 53 minutes, the Rangers had complete control against a Walking Dead version of the Capitals. They so dominated at five-on-five … Continue reading →

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The Saint Patty’s Day Philadelphia Massacre: Zibanejad’s record-tying six points in a period lead the Rangers to a 9-0 laugher over awful Flyers

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Derek

This had a familiar feel to it. It was 14 years to the day that something very similar happened at Madison Square Garden. The only difference is we were there for it. The Rangers version of the Boston Massacre occurred … Continue reading →

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Quinn and coaching staff on COVID Protocol, Fox and Buchnevich return

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Derek

Two hours before tonight’s game, there is more news involving the Rangers. When they play the Flyers for the second time in three nights, they’ll be without the entire coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/50rGmMW1ph — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 17, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Voracek burns Rangers in a frustrating overtime loss

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Derek

Remembering legends tonight, Walter Gretzky and Mark Pavelich pic.twitter.com/yflvg6Y9P0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) March 15, 2021 This one is hard to explain. Not so much because the Rangers blew a chance at two points. But just how unpredictable and … Continue reading →

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