Tag Archives: Ben Bishop

Brassard’s first career playoff hat trick leads Blueshirts past Lightning to force Game 7

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Derek

Facing elimination, the Blueshirts once again came through thanks to big nights from Derick Brassard, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller and Rick Nash. 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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The Importance of Game 5

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers find themselves deadlocked at two games apiece with the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final. They enter tonight’s pivotal Game 5 with a chance to pull within a game of their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance. Game … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist delivers big performance to even series

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist answered the critics with a 38-save effort in Game 4. Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis scored and Keith Yandle had a big night. 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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Video Of Day: Hayes sets up Moore’s Game 1 winner

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

Our second and final Video Of Day features what else but Kevin Hayes setting up Dominic Moore’s winner in Game 1 which came with 2:25 left in regulation. It was one of those ugly playoff goals that are beautiful this … Continue reading →

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Moore burns Lightning as Rangers draw first blood

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The intensity was fierce. The score was tied. The goaltending was superb. Nothing separated the Lightning and Rangers for 57 and a half minutes. In a game that seemed destined for overtime, a key role player stepped to the forefront … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers face familiar foe in Lightning

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The waiting is over. Following two days off in the aftermath of an emotional Game 7 second round win over the Caps thanks to Derek Stepan’s overtime heroics and Henrik Lundqvist’s brilliant goaltending, the Rangers are set to face a … Continue reading →

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Lightning oust Canadiens to advance to Conference Final

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Derek

The Lightning put away the Canadiens finally advancing to the Conference Final. Continue reading →

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