Category Archives: Battle News

Why We Love The NHL Playoffs

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Derek

Brian Boyle says "screw your cowbells." pic.twitter.com/UrnGoROtIn — Ryan Gilbert (@RGilbertSOP) April 16, 2017 We’re only into Day 4 of the 2017 NHL Playoffs and already we’re seeing why we love postseason hockey. What makes it great is the unpredictability. … Continue reading →

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2017 NHL Playoffs First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Derek

The 2017 NHL Playoffs start Wednesday. Here are my first round picks and playoff predictions. Continue reading →

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NHL announces first round schedule: Rangers and Canadiens start Wednesday

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

The NHL released its first round schedule. The 2017 NHL Playoffs get underway on Wednesday, April 12. Five of eight series will begin with three in the Eastern Conference and two in the Western Conference. That includes the Rangers and … Continue reading →

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2016-17 NHL Leaders: McDavid wins Art Ross in style with 100 points

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

With the regular season concluding Sunday night, here are your 2016-17 NHL leaders. Connor McDavid indeed hit the 100-point mark recording two assists for numbers 69 and 70 which also paced the league. The 19-year old phenom wins his first … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello repeats as Steven McDonald winner on emotional night for Rangers and New Yorkers

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, an award personifies a team more than a game. At MSG Sunday, that was the case. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs clinch, eliminate Islanders on wild Saturday night

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Derek

Saturday will be remembered. But not for the Islanders despite a heroic performance from Halak. Continue reading →

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Lightning stay alive in wildcard

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Derek

The Lightning are still in play for the final wildcard in the East. For a second straight night, they stayed alive by winning on the road against a Canadian team in the Atlantic Division. After beating the Maple Leafs 4-1 … Continue reading →

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Islanders try to stay alive

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Derek

There is still hope. Thanks to Thomas Hickey’s overtime winner at Nashville the other night, the Islanders are still alive for the playoffs. Barely. They need to win out and get lots of help. That is the situation for a … Continue reading →

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Rangers/Canadiens set following shutout loss to Caps

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Derek

In a game that meant nothing, the Rangers were predictably shutout by the Caps 2-0. On a night coach Alain Vigneault opted to rest six players including Ryan McDonagh, Brady Skjei and Nick Holden, they lost to a team that … Continue reading →

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Rangers to rest four tomorrow, Marchand spears Gotchin

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Marchand spearing cheap shot despicable. Rangers to rest 4. #Marchand #NYR Continue reading →

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