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Grabner’s hat trick in win over Lightning latest impact on deeper Rangers

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers lead the league in offense thanks to strong performances from Grabner, Pirri and Vesey. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Game #9 Lightning versus Rangers Preview

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Derek

Game Preview: The Lightning visit the Rangers. Some thoughts on the two teams and Vigneault’s perplexing decisions. #NYR #Bolts Continue reading →

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Former Black and Blueshirts still haunt fans in Conference Final

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Derek

As I sit here and punch away on the keyboard, I can’t help but wonder how it all could’ve been different. Of course, I’m thinking back to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final the Rangers lost to the Kings. The cruel … Continue reading →

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Hagelin plays big role for Penguins, Pens vs Lightning in battle of 2014 Rangers

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Derek

New Post: It won’t be easy for Ranger fans watching the ECF between #Lightning #Penguins Continue reading →

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Sweet Home Chicago: Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Derek

For the third time in six years, the Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champions. They are officially a modern day dynasty after defeating the Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 at loud United Center where they celebrated their first Cup win on … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirts Get Last Laugh

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

Well, so much for logic prevailing. Perhaps the Lightning had a secret ingredient in their locker room that helped them bounce back from a Game 6 7-3 home humiliation to respond in the best way possible. By shutting out the … Continue reading →

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Lights Out: Lightning shutout Rangers in sad Game 7

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

I’m trying to come up with the right words. But can’t. It’s so hard when the team you root for all year puts you through the ringer. I knew that Game 7 wasn’t a lock despite all the history on … Continue reading →

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Bishop pitches shutout as Lightning put Rangers on brink

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Derek

For a second straight round, the Rangers have their backs to the wall. They are facing playoff extinction after getting shutout by Ben Bishop and the Lightning 2-0 to drop Game 5 at a disappointed MSG. Bishop stopped all 26 … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Kucherov’s OT winner puts Rangers behind

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Derek

So much for a bounce back performance. For a second consecutive game, the Lightning put up a six spot on Henrik Lundqvist. Unlike Game 2’s 6-2 blowout, this one was more damaging with Nikita Kucherov scoring at 3:33 of overtime … Continue reading →

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Tyler Johnson’s hat trick sparks Lightning past listless Rangers 6-2

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Derek

It was all Tyler Johnson in Game 2. His hat trick led the Bolts past the Blueshirts to even the series. Continue reading →

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