Category Archives: Battle News

Rangers post character win over Caps

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Derek

It was gut check time at the start of the third period. After the NHL’s best Caps had rallied with two goals in the second period including a controversial reversal from Toronto that credited Jay Beagle with a goal followed … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Ryan Bourque to Caps for Chris Brown

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Derek

With most of the hoopla around big acquisition Eric Staal, the Rangers weren’t done a day before the trade deadline. They sent Ryan Bourque to the Capitals in exchange for Chris Brown. Originally taken in the third round in 2009, … Continue reading →

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Official: Rangers acquire Eric Staal

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Derek

Eric Staal to the Rangers is finally done. The Canes franchise center got his wish after waving his no-trade clause only to the team he wanted to play for. The Rangers acquired Staal from Carolina for two second round picks … Continue reading →

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Remembering Andy Bathgate

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Derek

On Friday, hockey lost a legend. Andy Bathgate passed away at the age of 83. A former Ranger who spent 12 seasons on Broadway starring on teams in the 1950’s and early 60’s at the original Madison Square Garden, Bathgate … Continue reading →

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From the West Side of the Hudson River Rivalry

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Pan Karalis

A few weeks ago, the NHL Network’s Facebook page posted a poll asking fans to choose the best rivalry in the NHL. Out of the six options, Devils-Rangers finished fourth with about ten percent of the total vote. Polls like … Continue reading →

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Hartford recall Skjei to sub in for Staal

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers visit the Devils tonight in the fourth and final regular season meeting. When the puck is dropped at The Rock in Newark, there will be one change to the lineup. It’ll be Hartford recall Brady Skjei subbing in … Continue reading →

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Komarov suspended three games

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Derek

During the first period of Thursday night’s game, Leafs’ forward Leo Komarov blatantly elbowed Ryan McDonagh injuring the Rangers’ defenseman. He was assessed a match penalty and automatic game misconduct. Today, the NHL Department of Player Safety acted quickly suspending … Continue reading →

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Low scoring Devils try to make playoffs led by Schneider

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Derek

In coach John Hynes’ first season, expectations weren’t high for the Devils. In a rebuilding year where they were expected to be one of the NHL’s doormats competing for projected top pick Auston Matthews, they have surprised many with a … Continue reading →

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Devils legend Brodeur made Hudson Rivalry great

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Derek

It will be a special night in Newark. It’s already been memorable for Devils legend Martin Brodeur, who finally saw his statue unveiled Monday before a gathering full of a sea of black and red at The Prudential Center. As … Continue reading →

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Enough whine over McDonagh and Simmonds

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Derek

Since their match against the Flyers on Saturday, plenty has been said in the aftermath of Wayne Simmonds’ sucker punch that KO’d Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh. To their credit, the Rangers dug deep rallying back for an emotional 3-2 shootout … Continue reading →

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