Category Archives: Battle News

Lundqvist Risked Stroke Due To Injury

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist spoke to reporters today about his injury. According to New York Daily News Rangers beat writer Pat Leonard, the all-time franchise leader in wins (334) and shutouts (55) has a sprained blood vessel. The fact the Rangers even … Continue reading →

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Stepan Back In Versus Stars

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Derek

Derek Stepan will return to the Rangers lineup for the Stars tonight at MSG. The top center missed yesterday’s 3-2 loss at Nashville with the flu. That forced coach Alain Vigneault to alter his lines. J.T. Miller returned to the … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist expected to miss three weeks due to ‘vascular injury’

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers got bad news on Henrik Lundqvist. After missing Wednesday’s game against Boston with a neck injury, he’s expected to be out three weeks. New York Post’s Larry Brooks broke the story this morning. The team officially labeled it … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist out due to ‘Throat Injury’

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Derek

As it turns out, the puck Henrik Lundqvist took to the throat might be more serious than originally thought. During the Rangers’ 4-1 win over the Hurricanes, he was injured when a Brad Malone shot caught him in the throat … Continue reading →

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Hart Worthy: Nash deserves Hart inclusion

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Derek

It’s been a while since the Rangers had a Hart winner. Jaromir Jagr came close in ’05-06 shattering single season franchise records in goals (54) and points (123). He finished second behind Joe Thornton, who produced 92 points in 58 … Continue reading →

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Rangers place Malone on unconditional waivers for ‘retirement’

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Derek

Earlier this afternoon, Ryan Malone requested the Rangers place him on unconditional waivers so he could retire. The 35-year old veteran left wing was signed by Glen Sather during camp for one-year $700,000. He got into six games before the … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist Sends Classy Tweet To Brodeur

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Derek

Whichever side of the Hudson rivalry you’re on, Martin Brodeur was a huge part of the intense battles between the Rangers and Devils. His retirement last week ended a brilliant Hall Of Fame career that included three Stanley Cups, four … Continue reading →

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Rangers Not On Par With Islanders

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Derek

There was another big game last night between close rivals. The Rangers and Islanders haven’t been good at the same time in decades. In 2014-15, both seem on a collision course for their first playoff series in 21 years. Coming … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders to play tonight

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s game between the Rangers and Islanders is on as scheduled. Even with a winter storm delivering over a foot of snow last night into the morning hours, the two bitter rivals will play at 7 EST in Uniondale. The … Continue reading →

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Okposo Expected To Miss Six To Eight Weeks

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders lost Kyle Okposo for an extended period. He’ll be tough to replace. Continue reading →

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