Tag Archives: Avalanche

Rangers look to make it 11 for 12 on the road at depleted Avalanche without MacKinnon

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Derek

Tony DeAngelo and Mika Zibanejad jump jump real high like Kris Kross during Zibanejad’s five goal game. The Rangers take on the Avalanche, who are without Nathan MacKinnon tonight. They still must show up ready. AP Photo credit New York … Continue reading →

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Game #69 Kakko scores twice and Zibanejad reaches 40 goals in key win over Stars, Shesterkin 31 saves, Rangers 40 Goal Club

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Marc Staal after a big 4-2 Rangers win over the Stars. They remain three points out of the wildcard with 13 games left. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Needing a … Continue reading →

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Kevin Weekes talks Lundqvist and Kreider

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Derek

Kevin Weekes is a busy man. The former goalie of the Rangers is everywhere. As the studio color analyst of NHL Tonight on NHL Network, he’s always up to talk hockey. Especially with the trade deadline around the corner. Weekes … Continue reading →

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Game #59 Defense optional as Rangers double up Blackhawks, Kreider dominates, Mama Strome celebrates with Moms

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Derek

Ryan Strome scored a goal for a new career high in points. His proud Mom celebrated along with the Moms as the Rangers outscored the Blackhawks 6-3 in a defense optional affair. AP Photo credit NBCSN This was one that … Continue reading →

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No supplementary discipline for Lindgren

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Derek

It’s not often I agree with a ruling by NHL Player Safety. I previously had written a critical piece on the hypocrisy of what they decide to review. That’s a consistency issue that will continue to be up for debate. … Continue reading →

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NHL Player Safety hypocrisy

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Derek

During Tuesday night’s game won by the Rangers 5-3 over the Avalanche, rookie defenseman Ryan Lindgren delivered a vicious hit on puck carrier Joonas Donskoi that knocked the Colorado forward to the ice. On the play, Donskoi never saw Lindgren … Continue reading →

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A night to remember for Shesterkin and Rangers

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Henrik Lundqvist after his first NHL win. The Rangers defeated the Avalanche 5-3 at The Garden. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images The chants were different this time at Madison Square … Continue reading →

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Igor Shesterkin’s Time Has Finally Come

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin will make his @NHL debut tomorrow vs. Colorado. pic.twitter.com/oBdpBCOAWb — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 6, 2020 Following an empty three game road trip in Western Canada, the Rangers made a big decision yesterday that could have a … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Taylor Hall to the Avalanche

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

Normally, I don’t put too much stock in rumors. However, it seems likely that Taylor Hall has played his last home game for the Devils. If that truly is the case, the former 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner at least scored … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Rangers big Winners with Panarin, puzzling Islanders salvage a bad day by re-signing Lee

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Derek

Day 1 is in the books. Not the books legendary Mets radio play by play man Howie Rose refers to when the Mets actually win a ballgame. But the Free Agent Frenzy had plenty of action and even some shockers. … Continue reading →

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