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Rangers hang on to beat Caps 3-2 in Game 2, even series

The playoffs keep you on the edge of your seat. Sometimes, they make you very nervous. If your team wins, only then can you breathe a sigh of relief. Let’s just say the Rangers gave every fan anxiety in the … Continue reading

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Game 1 Random Thoughts

A review of Game 1 and what didn’t go right for the Rangers and what did for the Capitals. Continue reading

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Capital Devastation: Ward’s goal with 1.3 seconds left dooms Rangers

Joel Ward scored with 1.3 seconds left to give the Caps a stunning 2-1 victory over the Rangers in Game 1. Continue reading

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Series Preview: Rangers face Capitals test in Round Two

If the first round was just an appetizer, then Round Two should be a entree for the Rangers when they face a Capitals test starting tonight at MSG. After dismissing the Penguins in a much closer fought five games that … Continue reading

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Purple Hayes Delivers The OT Winner

Kevin Hayes needed a goal. At least that was the sentiment expressed by MSG’s Steve Valiquette. One I agreed with. Hayes’ first career playoff goal couldn’t have come at a better time. His goal at 3:14 of overtime lifted the … Continue reading

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

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

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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Quick start propels Rangers past Penguins 2-1 in Game 1

By the thunderous sound of the crowd, the fans were ready. They’d been waiting for this. Everyone has. The Rangers didn’t disappoint using a quick start to edge the Penguins 2-1 and take Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference … Continue reading

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NHL Playoffs: Rangers and Penguins ready for Game 1

The Rangers and Penguins are ready for Game 1 of their first round series. How do they stack up? Continue reading

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Staal practices, Klein still out as Rangers prepare for Penguins

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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