Category Archives: Column

Desperation Mode Leads to Lightning win in Overtime

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are only a few days in. However, we’ve already seen what happens when the more desperate team needs to respond to adversity. It was on full display during a Lightning 3-2 win in overtime against the … Continue reading

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Epic Scenes From Sabres Return to Playoffs

On Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres finally returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. It was well worth the wait. After falling behind the Boston Bruins 2-0, it looked like the Sabres would get shut … Continue reading

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Kartye’s pair helps Rangers end season on the right note

On the final game of a disappointing centennial season, the Rangers went out on the right note thanks to Tye Kartye’s big night in a 4-2 win over the Lightning. Kartye had a pair of goals and set up another … Continue reading

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Devils end disappointing season on a bitter note

Down the stretch, the Devils played much better hockey to come frustratingly close to the postseason. However, they couldn’t overcome a lousy winter that turned a promising start into fool’s gold. After going out on home ice with a very … Continue reading

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Final Game for Quick Ends in a Bittersweet loss

In the end, Jonathan Quick knew it was the right time. The proud 40-year-old goalie revealed to teammates and the media that yesterday was the final game of his career. He didn’t want it to be a big deal. In … Continue reading

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Rangers’ Big Weekend a Cause for Excitement: Perreault and Cuylle Record Hat Tricks

With the season winding down, the Rangers continue to play some of their best hockey. They swept two home games over a pair of desperate teams hoping to make the playoffs. The Rangers’ big weekend included a 4-1 win over … Continue reading

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Shesterkin Wins Rare Goalie Fight Over Markstrom

In a game that the Rangers led 4-1 against the Devils, things got heated with 10:55 left in the third period. Devils forward Paul Cotter bumped into Igor Shesterkin to create a fracas between the close Hudson rivals. J.T. Miller … Continue reading

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Rangers Lacking Passion Against Close Hudson Rival

If you tuned into last night’s game on TNT, it was another mind-numbing effort in a lopsided loss to the Devils, who pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Rangers. There wasn’t much to get excited about. The Rangers … Continue reading

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Making Sense of Perreault’s Power Play Demotion

When the Rangers visit the Wild in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon, it’ll come with a likely change to the lineup. After missing the last five games, J.T. Miller is expected to return. Assuming he plays, Miller would replace Gabe … Continue reading

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Rangers Continue to Improve Entering the Weekend

Things have changed for the better for the Rangers who took care of the Jets 6-3 on Thursday night in Winnipeg. As has been evident over the past two weeks, they continue to show improvement entering the weekend. By doubling … Continue reading

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