Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Rangers need Rick Nash to finish

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Derek

Since coming over from Columbus, Rick Nash has shown flashes of what made him one of the league’s best finishers. He still overcame concussions to lead the Rangers in goal scoring his first two seasons. After notching 21 last year, he tallied … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Leave a comment

Emery outplays Lundqvist, Flyers even series

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Derek

Before the series, the Flyers knew starter Steve Mason would be out. That meant veteran Ray Emery. In Game 1, the Rangers were able to expose him laterally. Today, they were stoned by the Flyer backup, who finished with 31 … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Leave a comment

Post Game Flyers-Rangers: Hitting aplenty in Game 1

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Derek

Whenever you play a rival in the postseason, expect plenty of rough stuff. Both the Flyers and Rangers ramped up the intensity. Neither side passed up an opportunity to finish a check. It’s what you come to expect in a hardly … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Leave a comment

Richards’ three-points lead Rangers over Flyers 4-1 in Game 1

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

For Brad Richards, it couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. A year removed from being benched, he erupted for a goal and two assists highlighting a Rangers’ 4-1 win over the Flyers to take Game 1 of the … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | 1 Comment

NHL Playoffs Day 2

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

Wednesday night, Day 1 of the NHL Playoffs kicked off. It was wild and wacky. All three games were high scoring and decided by one goal. Two went to the home side while the other required overtime before the road … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Leave a comment

Classic Battle Begins: Flyers vs Rangers Game 1

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Derek

The day is finally here. For the first time in 17 years, the Flyers and Rangers will do battle in the playoffs. Much is expected. A classic rivalry unfolds when New York and Philadelphia take the Garden ice for Game … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | 2 Comments

NHL Playoff Predictions: Bruins will reign again

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

It’s our favorite time of year. Tonight, three of eight playoff series get underway. Sixteen teams will again battle for sports most prestigious trophy. The Stanley Cup. A new wrinkle has been thrown in emphasizing divisional match-ups. Seven of eight … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | 4 Comments

Flyers rule Mason out, Emery to start Game 1

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Derek

When the Flyers visit MSG tomorrow for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, they’ll do so without Steve Mason. The starting goalie still isn’t fully recovered from an upper body injury sustained against Pittsburgh this past Saturday. He left … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Leave a comment

Rangers Notes: Miller Recalled, Practices For Brassard

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers recalled J.T. Miller from Hartford. Miller isn’t expected to play but did practice taking the place of Derick Brassard. Daily News beat writer Pat Leonard tweeted a couple of updates. Uh oh. Derick Brassard just limped off the … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Leave a comment

BONY NY Puck Preview: Rangers vs Flyers

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Derek

For the first time in 17 years, the Rangers and Flyers renew acquaintances in the NHL Playoffs. An intense rivalry that’s lasted four decades continues when the second seeded Rangers and third seeded Flyers begin a much anticipated first round … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | 2 Comments