Category Archives: NYRangers

A Lost Weekend for struggling Rangers

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Derek

It was a disappointing weekend for the struggling Rangers. After giving up another tying goal in the final minute during a frustrating 3-2 overtime defeat at Detroit, they played a bad home game in a equally exasperating 5-3 loss to … Continue reading →

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Nash returns for Blueshirts versus Red Wings

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Red Wings today in Hockeytown, they’ll have Rick Nash in the lineup. For the first time since Jan. 22, Nash will play in a game on a newly constructed line with Eric Staal and … Continue reading →

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Clutterbuck’s goal with 1:28 left gives Islanders another win over Rangers

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Derek

An unpredictable game between bitter rivals had a odd conclusion. In the first period of the third installment of the Battle of New York, the Islanders and Rangers combined for seven goals on the game’s first 19 shots. After the … Continue reading →

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Injured Lundqvist loses cool, Raanta gets big challenge

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Derek

We’ve all been there before. When you’re having a bad day, you lose your cool. For the normally unflappable Henrik Lundqvist, that ugly moment came during Thursday night’s frustrating 4-1 loss at the Pens. A day after celebrating his 34th … Continue reading →

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Rangers trade Ryan Bourque to Caps for Chris Brown

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Derek

With most of the hoopla around big acquisition Eric Staal, the Rangers weren’t done a day before the trade deadline. They sent Ryan Bourque to the Capitals in exchange for Chris Brown. Originally taken in the third round in 2009, … Continue reading →

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Official: Rangers acquire Eric Staal

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Derek

Eric Staal to the Rangers is finally done. The Canes franchise center got his wish after waving his no-trade clause only to the team he wanted to play for. The Rangers acquired Staal from Carolina for two second round picks … Continue reading →

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The King of 30

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Derek

Since he entered the league in ’05-06 as a bright eyed rookie, Henrik Lundqvist has been a model of consistency for the Rangers. Having been the backbone of the franchise, he continues to perform at a high level when called … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Hell To Pay

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Derek

The Devils ended their three-game losing streak by posting a much needed win in the final regular season meeting against the Hudson rival Rangers. They earned it with a 5-2 home victory before a sellout crowd of 16,514 at The … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Klein’s OT winner gives Rangers 1-0 shutout over Red Wings

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Derek

Kevin Klein is congratulated by Kevin Hayes after beating the Red Wings in overtime as Gustav Nyquist skates by. AP Photo by Seth Wenig/Getty Images Last night, I attended my third game. Luckily, the Red Wings were in town. Featuring … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Rangers find a way past Leafs 4-2

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Derek

It would’ve been disastrous to not come away with two points tonight. But also understandable given the despicable act that took place at Air Canada Centre. A Leo Komarov cheap shot likely concussed Ryan McDonagh again. We won’t know the … Continue reading →

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