Tag Archives: Alex Ovechkin

Random Hockey Thoughts

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Derek

Rather than just recap the latest happenings in the NHL Playoffs with the first round closing with another upset and the second round beginning with an Islander win over the Lightning, I am just gonna give some quick insight on … Continue reading →

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Congrats Ovechkin on No. 500

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Derek

Occasionally on this blog, we take time out to appreciate greatness. A night before, we saw some of it from Alex Ovechkin when he undressed Rick Nash and Ryan McDonagh with a highlight reel goal in 3-on-3 overtime giving the … Continue reading →

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Rangers blow comeback in heartbreaking loss to Ovechkin, Caps

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, the Rangers couldn’t get much accomplished against the stingy Capitals who play about as dull a defensive style as humanly possible. The first 40 minutes belonged to the visitors who led 2-0 capitalizing on two mistakes. That … Continue reading →

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Opportunistic Rangers defeat pesky Caps 5-2

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Some nights aren’t always how you draw it up. For the Rangers, it wasn’t a Picasso by any stretch. But they were opportunistic getting the job done in a 5-2 win at MSG over the Caps. It marked the first … Continue reading →

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Battle Of Metro’s Best: Caps and Rangers minus the anxiety

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Alex Ovechkin and Henrik Lundqvist renew the NHL’s biggest rivalry tonight at MSG. Continue reading →

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2015-16 NHL Season Preview

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Derek

It’s finally time for hockey. After a long wait, legions of puckers are ready for the 2015-16 season to begin. On Wednesday October 7, the NHL kicks off with four games. Eight teams will be in action. That includes the … Continue reading →

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The Metro Division Best

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Derek

The Metro Division has a list of superb players who are some of the best the NHL has to offer. Over the next few days, we’ll take a look at who they are by position. Rather than ranking each team … Continue reading →

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The Metro Best

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Derek

Who are the Metro’s best players? We’ll be going by position over the next week. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Rangers and Capitals shake hands

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

Our second Video Of Day features the best tradition in sports. Hockey has it after every playoff series. The traditional handshake between opponents is something to behold. In a series as closely fought as the one between the Rangers and … Continue reading →

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Stepan Up! D-Step’s overtime winner in Game 7 the difference for Rangers

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Derek

If you were a fan of either of these teams, you probably were ready to pull your hair out. At 1-1 with sudden death looming in Game 7, there’s no better theatre. Honestly, I didn’t feel good about it. For … Continue reading →

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