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Rangers Show Character In Comeback Win Over Canadiens On Miller’s Overtime Goal

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Derek

For most of the first period, it looked like the same old script for the Rangers wearing their centennial jerseys on home ice. Facing another Original Six rival, they got the game’s first five shots on Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob … Continue reading →

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Carrick Hit and Scrap Inspires Rangers In Comeback Win Over Canadiens

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Derek

Sometimes, all it takes is one big shift to change a game. For as much as they looked on the ropes like a prize fighter in quickly falling behind 2-0, the New York Rangers responded well to adversity in earning … Continue reading →

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Rangers Less Than Impressive in Last Second Win over Canadiens

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers used three power-play goals including Kaapo Kakko’s clutch winner with 23.5 seconds left in regulation to edge the Canadiens 4-3 in a much more emotional game. They held off a strong Montreal third period comeback. Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Montreal Canadiens

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Montreal Canadiens (8th) Record: 31-45-6 68 Pts Missed the playoffs Key Subtractions: Mike Hoffman (traded to Sharks), Jonathan Drouin (signed with Avalanche), Joel Edmundson (traded to Capitals), Rem Pitlick (traded to Penguins), Alex Belzile (signed with Rangers), Denis … Continue reading →

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Chytil, Blueshirts take care of Canadiens, Canada repeats in unbelievable conclusion edging Czechia in sudden death to win gold st WJC

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Derek

Last night was a hockey night. Anytime you can get the marquee event at the World Junior Championships in a great gold medal match while there’s a good slate of NHL games, that’s about as good as it gets for … Continue reading →

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