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Rangers’ Perfect Road Trip A Reason for Excitement

Flashback to a disjointed 4-1 loss at home to the Predators on Oct. 19. The Rangers were booed off the ice by impatient fans. They were back to 2-2-0 with a big road trip on the horizon. Two weeks later, … Continue reading

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Rangers Get Quick Results in Shutout of Oilers

The Rangers signed Jonathan Quick for games like last night’s 3-0 shutout win over the struggling Oilers. The former King was superb in improving to 2-0 on the season. Continue reading

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Rangers’ Lafreniere Continues To Improve in Win Over Flames

In the Rangers’ win over the Flames on Tuesday night, Alexis Lafreniere scored a goal and continued to show improvement while finding chemistry with Artemi Panarin. Continue reading

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Panarin rewards Laviolette’s faith with a dominant performance in Rangers’ win over Kraken

When the Rangers hired Peter Laviolette as their new coach, one of the key star players, the focus centered around Artemi Panarin. At times, the East/West style of the Russian star can get in the way of team success. However, … Continue reading

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Lackadaisical Rangers get thoroughly outclassed by Predators in ugly loss

The Rangers suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Predators on Thursday night at MSG. They were thoroughly outclassed by a defensive minded opponent who took time and space away throughout the game. Instead of building on a good home … Continue reading

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Laviolette should ride Shesterkin early

In less than an hour, the Rangers will play their second game of the season when they do battle with the Blue Jackets at Columbus. It’s a good chance to start the Peter Laviolette era with two wins. If they … Continue reading

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Lafreniere gets ideal start in the first win

No player has more attention on him than Alexis Lafreniere. Entering his fourth season, the former 2020 top pick must prove he’s capable of playing a significant role for the Rangers. So far, so good. Following a disappointing preseason, the … Continue reading

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Former Rangers playoff hero retires, fan favorite Derek Stepan will be fondly remembered

Fifteen years ago, the Rangers selected Derek Stepan in the second round of the 2008 NHL Draft with the 51st pick. The former Wisconsin Badger became a fixture as a reliable two-way center on Broadway. On Tuesday, he announced his … Continue reading

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading

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Examining the Aho contract extension with the Hurricanes

Last Wednesday, the Hurricanes and Sebastian Aho reached an agreement on a new contract extension that should keep him in Carolina into his mid-30’s. With the Hurricanes captain entering the final year of his current deal that averages out to … Continue reading

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