Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Keys For Rangers Tonight

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers are facing their first adversity of the playoffs. Up against a tougher opponent, they enter tonight’s Game 4 trailing the Capitals two games to one. They don’t want to return to MSG Friday in a 3-1 predicament. It’ll … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Flames overcome disallowed goal to win Game 3 in overtime over Ducks

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Derek

In one of the wildest games these playoffs, the Flames overcame a controversy disallowed goal to stun the Ducks 4-3 in overtime. Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis remains confident despite his struggles

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

One of the keys to last year’s run was the clutch play of savvy veteran Martin St. Louis. Acquired by Glen Sather in a captain for captain deal that sent Ryan Callahan plus first round picks to Tampa, the former … Continue reading →

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Holtby shuts out Rangers, Caps lead 2-1

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

It isn’t going to be easy. If they didn’t know by now, the Rangers definitely are in a tough series with the Caps. Braden Holtby stopped all 30 shots to shutout the Rangers 1-0 in Game 3 allowing the Caps … Continue reading →

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Rangers hang on to beat Caps 3-2 in Game 2, even series

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Derek

The playoffs keep you on the edge of your seat. Sometimes, they make you very nervous. If your team wins, only then can you breathe a sigh of relief. Let’s just say the Rangers gave every fan anxiety in the … Continue reading →

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Rangers best must step up for critical Game 2

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Derek

Following last night’s stunning 2-1 loss that allowed the Capitals to take Game 1 thanks to Joel Ward’s goal with 1.3 seconds left in regulation, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault called out his best players. When asked to assess Alex Ovechkin’s performance, … Continue reading →

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Game 1 Random Thoughts

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Derek

A review of Game 1 and what didn’t go right for the Rangers and what did for the Capitals. Continue reading →

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Capital Devastation: Ward’s goal with 1.3 seconds left dooms Rangers

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Derek

Joel Ward scored with 1.3 seconds left to give the Caps a stunning 2-1 victory over the Rangers in Game 1. Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers face Capitals test in Round Two

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Derek

If the first round was just an appetizer, then Round Two should be a entree for the Rangers when they face a Capitals test starting tonight at MSG. After dismissing the Penguins in a much closer fought five games that … Continue reading →

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Bishop, Lightning shutout Red Wings 2-0 to advance, Round 2 picks

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Derek

The Lightning became the final team to advance to the second round. Behind 31 saves from Ben Bishop, they shutout the Red Wings 2-0 to take Game 7 at home. Tampa Bay completed a comeback from 3-2 down to best … Continue reading →

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