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Laviolette Running Out of Answers

In another disappointing performance, the New York Rangers fell behind the St. Louis Blues 3-0 before mounting a third period rally that fell short in a 3-2 loss. Mika Zibanejad played just over 13 minutes. The fewest in five years. He still was sent out late with Chris Kreider down a goal. Continue reading

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Defense Optional: The Decline of the Rangers

During a bad stretch of play, the New York Rangers have fallen out of playoff position entering a critical match against the St. Louis Blues. The season is hanging in the balance. Can they turn it around facing better opponents? Continue reading

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Trocheck’s Fight Showed Character for Rangers

At last check, the New York Rangers have lost eight of their last eleven games. After a woeful loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 9, they finally got back in the win column by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 … Continue reading

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Nothing Kraken in Another Stinker from Defenseless Rangers

Raise your hand if you actually believed that by subtracting Jacob Trouba and defeating the flawed Penguins that the Rangers were back on track. Well, you thought wrong. In an absolute stinker, they blew a 3-1 lead in a hideous … Continue reading

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Rangers and Devils Well Represented at 4 Nations Face-Off

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off were revealed. The tournament will take place in mid-February. It features Finland, Sweden, Canada, and USA. Games will be played between Feb. 12-20. The two teams with the best … Continue reading

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Key Blueshirts’ Disappearing Act Wearing Thin

The Rangers showed little passion in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Devils at home. Their opponent gave them several chances to make it a game. Key Blueshirts disappear in loss. Continue reading

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Rangers’ Berard to Miss Hudson Rivalry Game against Devils

The Rangers host the Devils in the first Battle of Hudson on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brett Berard suffered an upper-body injury and will miss the big game. How the Devils stack up. Continue reading

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Rangers Less Than Impressive in Last Second Win over Canadiens

The Rangers used three power-play goals including Kaapo Kakko’s clutch winner with 23.5 seconds left in regulation to edge the Canadiens 4-3 in a much more emotional game. They held off a strong Montreal third period comeback. Continue reading

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Disgraceful First Period Costs Stumbling Rangers

A lopsided first period cost the Rangers in their fifth consecutive loss in regulation. It was all the Flyers needed to prevail. Continue reading

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Hurricanes Serve Cold Turkey to Ruin Rangers’ Thanksgiving

Despite giving a better effort against a quality opponent, the Rangers’ bad third period cost them in a one-goal defeat to the Hurricanes on Turkey Eve. Key veterans continue to struggle as the losses keep piling up. Continue reading

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