Tag Archives: Alexis Lafreniere

Quick and Lafreniere deliver a big win for Rangers over MacKinnon, Avalanche

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Derek

For 51 minutes, nothing got past Alexandar Georgiev. The former Ranger was again dialed in for the Avalanche, who were holding onto a 1-0 lead that Nathan MacKinnon provided in breathtaking fashion. With every big stop Georgiev made against the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Make the Quick Choice for Avalanche

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Derek

Believe it or not, the New York Rangers play a hockey game later tonight. For the first time since Jan. 27, they’ll return to the Garden ice to host the Colorado Avalanche. Although they’ve played 49 games, the second half … Continue reading →

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All-Star Banter: Rangers observations and more

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Derek

It’s been a while since the Rangers played a game. There hasn’t been much happening. The extended break included All-Star weekend in Toronto. I didn’t watch it. I guess the way the game is set up doesn’t interest me. I … Continue reading →

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Rangers enter break with a win over Senators

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Derek

Playing for the final time before the All-Star break, the Rangers got a much needed win over the Senators on Saturday night. After spotting Ottawa a 2-0 lead, they scored seven unanswered goals to come out with a 7-2 victory. … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin’s season one to forget

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Derek

At almost the All-Star break, the New York Rangers are continuing to struggle mightily. A big reason for a poor stretch that’s lasted seven weeks is the inconsistent play of Igor Shesterkin. The former 2021-22 Vezina winner is a shell … Continue reading →

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Laviolette needs to make changes to struggling Rangers

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Derek

One step forward. Two steps back. That sums up how the New York Rangers have been going for the last six weeks. After coming back to defeat the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 21, they blew a two-goal lead in the … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Sparks Rangers in Comeback win over Ducks

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Derek

On a night that they fell behind by two goals in the first period, the Rangers rallied back for a 5-2 win over the Ducks in Anaheim. The victory halted a two-game skid that could’ve been more. Usually, most of … Continue reading →

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Time is ticking on Rangers’ Core

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Derek

When the New York Rangers were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils in the first round last year, the hammer dropped on coach Gerard Gallant for the disappointing seven-game series defeat. Enough established players voiced their displeasure over the coach, … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Losing Their Grip on Division

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Derek

In last night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the New York Rangers fell apart in an uncompetitive 5-1 loss at the Fortress on Jan. 18. If you stayed up late to watch this one, the Rangers started well against … Continue reading →

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Rangers Edge the Capitals to Snap Losing Streak

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Derek

It came down to the final seconds. After Dylan Strome won a faceoff back for an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot in the slot, Igor Shesterkin made one last save to preserve a 2-1 Rangers win over the Capitals. He stopped 24 … Continue reading →

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