Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Vigneault non-committal to McIlrath with Girardi out for Game 2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

As the Rangers practiced at CONSOL Energy Center, one thing is clear. Dan Girardi won’t play in Game 2 tomorrow. The struggling 31-year old defenseman is out for the all important second game with the Rangers trailing the Penguins 1-0 … Continue reading →

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Rangers vs Penguins: Hornqvist hat trick gives Pens 5-2 win in Game One

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Derek

The Penguins drew first blood. Patric Hornqvist’s first career playoff hat trick highlighted a Pens’ 5-2 win over the Rangers taking Game One. Despite getting outplayed early, Pittsburgh took advantage of awful breakdowns from the Rangers. Much like their inconsistent … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL Playoffs: Predictions

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

It’s never easy to prognosticate. Especially when it comes to the best tournament in all of professional sports. Every Spring, sixteen teams play for the Stanley Cup. They will battle, do whatever it takes and sacrifice their bodies for Lord … Continue reading →

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2016 NHL Playoffs: Taking one for the team

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

When the NHL Playoffs begin on Wednesday, a playoff tradition continues. It only applies to men who root for their beloved teams. During the postseason, we each take one for the team by growing a playoff beard. Something we do … Continue reading →

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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Derek

To the surprise of no one, the Rangers will be taking on the Penguins in a first round rematch. Once the Islanders sat half their lineup and removed Thomas Greiss after the first, it was obvious that they preferred to … Continue reading →

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Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Derek

So, it’s Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks prevailed over the Ducks 5-3 in Game 7 last night allowing another road team to prevail. So much for home ice. As it turned out, Chicago’s championship experience and … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirts Get Last Laugh

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

Well, so much for logic prevailing. Perhaps the Lightning had a secret ingredient in their locker room that helped them bounce back from a Game 6 7-3 home humiliation to respond in the best way possible. By shutting out the … Continue reading →

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Lights Out: Lightning shutout Rangers in sad Game 7

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

I’m trying to come up with the right words. But can’t. It’s so hard when the team you root for all year puts you through the ringer. I knew that Game 7 wasn’t a lock despite all the history on … Continue reading →

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Exciting time for NHL with Conference Finals Going Seven

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Derek

Game 7 is as good as it gets. Especially in the Conference Finals for the NHL this weekend. Continue reading →

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