Tag Archives: Brandon Hagel

Rangers’ Lack of Competitiveness in Loss to Lightning Inexplicable

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Derek

A day following a nice win in Boston, the Rangers reverted to usual form in an uncompetitive 4-1 loss to the Lightning at Madison Square Garden. The final score wasn’t indicative of how lopsided the latest home disappointment was in … Continue reading →

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Devils’ Offense Goes Cold In Shutout Loss to Panthers

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Derek

Two days after suffering a 5-1 blowout defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New Jersey Devils’ offense went cold in a frustrating 1-0 shutout loss to the defending champion Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Unlike the ugliness that surrounded … Continue reading →

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Rangers Look to Stay Hot Against Banged Up Lightning

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Derek

When they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in a featured matchup that’ll be shown on the NHL On TNT as part of a doubleheader, which will also include the New Jersey Devils getting their first look at the new … Continue reading →

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O’ Canada! McDavid scores in overtime to give Canada 4 Nations Gold over USA

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Derek

O’ Canada! Connor McDavid’s goal in sudden death gave Canada a 3-2 win over USA to win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off last night in Boston. On a memorable night when hockey was front and center in the United … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Between USA and Canada Highlight Intense Rivalry

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Derek

On Saturday night, Bell Centre hosted a memorable international game played between North American rivals, USA and Canada up in Montreal. What took place at the start was quite memorable. In what was pre-planned, Matthew Tkachuk took on Brandon Hagel … Continue reading →

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Laviolette Removes Zibanejad from Top Power Play Unit

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Derek

The holiday break did nothing to cure the issues facing the Rangers. Instead, they continued to struggle in a 6-2 loss to the Lightning this past Saturday, Dec. 28. Despite playing a better first period, they found themselves trailing the … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Tampa Bay Lightning (3rd) 2022-23 Record: 46-30-6 98 Pts Eliminated in First Round by Maple Leafs Key Subtractions: Alex Killorn (signed with Ducks), Ross Colton (traded to Avalanche), Pat Maroon (traded to Wild), Corey Perry (signed with Blackhawks), … Continue reading →

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Derek

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading →

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Rangers don’t back down from Lightning in a hard fought victory

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Derek

I didn’t think there could be a #NYR picture that rivaled the Ryan Reaves’ punch on Marcus Foligno, but this one of Ben Harpur is giving it a run for its money… pic.twitter.com/FKzo9GM0pe — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) April 6, 2023 … Continue reading →

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