Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Entering their first round series versus the Flyers, the Rangers had one distinct advantage. It wasn’t in net. It was superior depth. In eliminating their old Patrick rival, they did it by getting strong support. Everyone chipped in. Astonishingly, they … Continue reading →

The second round schedule is out. For the first time in six years, the Rangers will face the Penguins. Ironically, it’s a second round rematch. In ’08, Pittsburgh eliminated New York in five games. The Rangers have never defeated the … Continue reading →

Nothing ever comes easy with this team. Once again, the Rangers gave every fan a panic attack. In the end, the battle tested team came out on top eliminating the Flyers 2-1 in a riveting Game 7 at a raucous … Continue reading →

It’s officially a pressure cooker tonight. Everything comes to a standstill. On a big day of three Game 7’s to conclude the first round, the Rangers host the Flyers at what should be a chaotic MSG. The newly renovated building … Continue reading →

How to sum up the Rangers’ effort tonight? It was pathetic. With a chance to wrap up the first round series, they embarrassed themselves. This was unacceptable. Full credit to the Flyers who scored the first four on Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

It wasn’t easy because it never is. With this team, it’s how they do things. At one point, the Rangers led by three. But anyone who’s lived and died with them knows better. They held on to defeat the Flyers … Continue reading →

By show of hands, who thought the power play woes were a thing of the past? For much of the season, the Rangers have been able to score on the man-advantage. After finishing 15th under the tutelage of assistant coach … Continue reading →

Steve Mason continued his mastery. The Flyers number one goalie finally was healthy enough to start and boy did he make a difference. His 37 saves allowed the Flyers to come away with a hard fought 2-1 win over the … Continue reading →

The playoffs are all about having a short memory. After losing Game 2, the Rangers showed character to take back home ice. Facing a hostile environment, they responded with an emphatic 4-1 win over the Flyers in Game 3 at … Continue reading →