Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Rangers hang on to beat Pens 2-1 in Game 3

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers made it more difficult than it had to be but prevailed 2-1 in Game 3 over the Penguins to take back home ice. Continue reading →

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Game 2 Review: Penguins outplay Rangers to even series

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Derek

In the playoffs, there’s no such thing as a guarantee. Before the series, most prognosticators had the Rangers winning easy over the Penguins in four or five games. Not so fast. It was the underdog who was ready from the … Continue reading →

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No changes for Pens and Rangers in Game 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Derek

When the puck finally drops at 8:25 PM for Game 2, the Pens and Rangers will have waited long enough. Due to the NHL schedule the Draft Lottery at 8 PM featuring the Sabres, Coyotes, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Flyers … Continue reading →

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Capitals comeback squares series, defeat Islanders 4-3 to take Game 2

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders had their chances. They easily could’ve taken a commanding 2-0 series lead on the Capitals with the next two in their barn. Instead, they had to settle for a split in Washington. The Caps rallied from a 3-1 … Continue reading →

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Islanders get off to good start in Game 1 win over Capitals

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Derek

If the start was any indication, the Islanders have erased the end of the regular season from their memory banks. They convincingly took Game 1 over the Capitals 4-1 at a very quiet Verizon Center on the first night of … Continue reading →

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Playoffs Day One

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derek

The countdown is on. In a few hours, there’ll be playoff hockey. Finally, the 16-team NHL tournament starts for the Stanley Cup. Tonight, half the eight series get underway. Two in the East will begin at 7 PM. As we … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Islanders ready to do battle against Capitals

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s the night for the Islanders and their fans. They return to the playoffs following a disappointing ’13-14. During the first half, coach Jack Capuano’s club was the story vaulting into first in the Metropolitan Division and at one point … Continue reading →

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2015 NHL Playoff Preview and Predictions

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Derek

For sixteen teams, it’s a chance to dream. For some participants, they’ll get out of the gate tomorrow. Eight teams are in action Wednesday. They include the Canadiens, Senators, Capitals, Islanders, Predators, Blackhawks, Canucks and Flames. Indeed, Canada will be … Continue reading →

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Staal practices, Klein still out as Rangers prepare for Penguins

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Derek

With their first round series starting Thursday against the Penguins, the Rangers will have Marc Staal back. Kevin Klein remains questionable. The lines remain intact. Continue reading →

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First Round Schedule Set

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derek

The NHL Playoffs are set. So is the first round schedule. Continue reading →

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