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Late Comeback gives Rangers an exciting overtime win over Islanders to take Stadium Series

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Derek

When the NHL rolled out the welcoming mat at Met Life Stadium for the 2024 Stadium Series, they got exactly what they wanted in the second game of a big weekend. After the Devils took care of the Flyers on … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Becoming a Key Factor for Rangers

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Derek

The New York Rangers continued their hot start since returning from the All-Star break with a 7-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. They improved to 5-0 in February, giving them six straight wins … Continue reading →

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Rangers Respond Out of the Break

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Derek

A week off is all the Rangers needed to get back on track. After struggling in January, they’ve responded by taking the first three games out of the break. Going back to a win over the Senators on Jan. 27, … Continue reading →

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Laviolette faces an interesting goalie decision

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Derek

Following their feelgood win over the Avalanche on Monday, the Rangers were back to work at practice in Greenburgh. As they prepared for the Lightning who visit Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, coach Peter Laviolette faces an interesting goalie decision. … Continue reading →

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Quick and Lafreniere deliver a big win for Rangers over MacKinnon, Avalanche

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Derek

For 51 minutes, nothing got past Alexandar Georgiev. The former Ranger was again dialed in for the Avalanche, who were holding onto a 1-0 lead that Nathan MacKinnon provided in breathtaking fashion. With every big stop Georgiev made against the … Continue reading →

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All-Star Banter: Rangers observations and more

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Derek

It’s been a while since the Rangers played a game. There hasn’t been much happening. The extended break included All-Star weekend in Toronto. I didn’t watch it. I guess the way the game is set up doesn’t interest me. I … Continue reading →

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Rangers enter break with a win over Senators

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Derek

Playing for the final time before the All-Star break, the Rangers got a much needed win over the Senators on Saturday night. After spotting Ottawa a 2-0 lead, they scored seven unanswered goals to come out with a 7-2 victory. … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin’s season one to forget

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Derek

At almost the All-Star break, the New York Rangers are continuing to struggle mightily. A big reason for a poor stretch that’s lasted seven weeks is the inconsistent play of Igor Shesterkin. The former 2021-22 Vezina winner is a shell … Continue reading →

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Laviolette needs to make changes to struggling Rangers

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Derek

One step forward. Two steps back. That sums up how the New York Rangers have been going for the last six weeks. After coming back to defeat the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 21, they blew a two-goal lead in the … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Sparks Rangers in Comeback win over Ducks

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Derek

On a night that they fell behind by two goals in the first period, the Rangers rallied back for a 5-2 win over the Ducks in Anaheim. The victory halted a two-game skid that could’ve been more. Usually, most of … Continue reading →

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