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Blueshirts did what was expected in first round sweep

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Derek

When you’re the number one overall seed, a lot of pressure comes with it. That’s precisely what the Rangers are playing for this spring. In sweeping the Capitals out of the first round, they did exactly what was expected.  There … Continue reading →

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How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Derek

How sweep it is. The Rangers took care of business by defeating the Capitals 4-2 to advance to the second round. They swept the best of seven series. Now, they’ll await the winner between the Hurricanes and Islanders. The Canes … Continue reading →

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Experts Chime in on Rempe hit

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Derek

Matt Rempe remains a hot topic in the playoffs. In his first series, the 21-year-old rookie forward has been noticeable for the Rangers against the Capitals. It’s hard not to see what he brings to the table. A player with … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere a Factor for Rangers in First Two Games

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Derek

Entering the playoffs, most of the focus was on Artemi Panarin for the Rangers. He had a great regular season by achieving new career highs in goals (49), points (120), power-play goals (11), shots (303), and even strength points (75). … Continue reading →

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Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Derek

His initiation to the Stanley Cup Playoffs came early. Out came Matt Rempe for his first shift over a minute into Game 1 for the Rangers. Immediately, he heard the MSG sellout crowd chant, “Rempe, Rempe!!” Ever since his arrival, … Continue reading →

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Inside the First Round: The East

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, April 20, the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway. There are two games featured on TBS and TNT. Both are in the Eastern Conference. First up is the Islanders taking on the Hurricanes. That’ll be followed by the Maple … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

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Rangers shut out Senators to clinch the Presidents’ Trophy

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers ended the regular season in good fashion. Playing for home ice, they shut out the Senators 4-0 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. By defeating the Senators, the Rangers won a franchise record 55th game to finish … Continue reading →

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Laviolette endorses Rempe as a possibility for playoffs

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers play their final game of the regular season when Senators visit Madison Square Garden. Faceoff is set for 7:30 PM. It’s rather simple. A win will wrap up both the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy. … Continue reading →

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A Sad Ending for Coyotes

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Derek

It wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Coyotes. They were hopeful that Arizona would break ground on a new arena that would keep them in the desert. Instead, the team was informed that they would be relocating to … Continue reading →

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