Category Archives: NYRangers

Some Lundqvist Thoughts

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Derek

Knowing that the end is approaching for Henrik Lundqvist, I put up a tweet last night that sums up my thoughts on what he’s meant to the Rangers. https://twitter.com/Kovy274Hart/status/1228118872831778816?s=20 It’s easy to take for granted how great he once was. … Continue reading →

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Game #56 Buchnevich goal sparks Blueshirt comeback over Wild in shootout, Georgiev steps in for Shesterkin, Zibanejad and Panarin deliver

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Derek

Hockey can be funny sometimes. All it takes is one lucky bounce to turn a game around. That’s precisely what happened for the Rangers in a weird but hard fought comeback win over the Wild via a shootout. They mounted … Continue reading →

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Game #55 Shesterkin survives injury scare to make NHL history in 4-1 win at Winnipeg, Kreider pumps in two more goals to increase value, hearts with Jay Bouwmeester

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Derek

The Rangers celebrate a Chris Kreider power play goal that made it 2-0 end route to a 4-1 statement win at the Jets in Winnipeg. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images The Rangers went into Winnipeg and … Continue reading →

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Trouba and Lemieux return to Winnipeg, Shesterkin gets his first road test as Jets honor the past

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Derek

Tonight at 8 PM, the Rangers kick off a three-game road trip at Winnipeg. Having rebounded from a dismal effort in a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Sabres with a 4-1 home win over the woeful Kings, the Blueshirts step … Continue reading →

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Game #54 Shesterkin stops 42 to outduel Quick, Fil and Phil two assists each, Kakko scores to highlight 4-2 Rangers win over Kings

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Derek

Igor! Igor! Rookie Igor Shesterkin acknowledges the fans following 42 saves to grab the game’s first star in a Rangers 4-1 win over Winnipeg. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images It’s always interesting to see how a … Continue reading →

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Shestyorkin to start tomorrow versus Kings, more Panarin 24/7 TV MSG redux, keep Kreider, Ovechkin chases Gretzky

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Derek

With all the love Artemi Panarin has received, how come the Rangers and MSG don’t celebrate their history before 1970? When Sunday hits, it’ll be Igor Shestyorkin back in net to take on the Kings. David Quinn revealed the news … Continue reading →

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Game #53 Jimmy Vesey Revenge Night, Hutton owns the Rangers again in Sabres 3-2 win, Awful Panarin overkill by MSG Network

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Derek

Jimmy Vesey gets some love from Jack Eichel after his goal which proved to be the game-winner versus his former team in a Sabres 3-2 win over the Rangers on Artemi Panarin 24/7 Night at MSG. AP Photo credit Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Georgiev in for Rangers versus struggling Sabres, Reinhart vs idiot Buffalo reporter, a suggestion to trade Fast

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Derek

Tonight’s starting goalie: pic.twitter.com/Y2nmOW22Ak — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 7, 2020 Tonight, it’s the Battle of New York. Well, sorta. It’s not quite the unique historic rivalry between Manhattan and Long Island. But the Rangers and Sabres get together … Continue reading →

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Igor Shesterkin already proving himself

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Derek

There was a lot of hype. Expectations were through the roof. That was due to how well Igor Shesterkin performed for St. Petersburg SKA in the KHL. Taken by the Rangers with the 118th pick in the fourth round of … Continue reading →

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Game #52 Buchnevich, Zibanejad and Kreider take apart Maple Leafs, Shestyorkin improves to 4-1-0 for Rangers

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich celebrates a goal in easily his best game of the season. He finished with a goal and two assists in the Rangers 5-3 win over the defenseless Maple Leafs. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images … Continue reading →

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