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Quinn’s puzzling lineup decisions with the Kid Line overshadows a not so impressive overtime win over the Sabres

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Derek

Artemi Panarin and overtime hero Mika Zibanejad are all smiles following the Rangers’ 3-2 win over the Sabres. If only it was all positive for the team when it comes to the in game adjustments from David Quinn and Teflon … Continue reading →

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A Foxy and Bread Man Special, Shestyorkin comes up big early in comeback win over Caps

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Derek

Igor Shestyorkin gets a hug from Alexis Lafreniere. He deserved it. AP Photo by New York Rangers courtesy Getty Images It was a strange night at 33rd and 8th. For starters, the Rangers looked dead in the early going against … Continue reading →

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When the message is off tangent

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Derek

Alexis Lafreniere will need to play more down the stretch regardless of where the Rangers are in the division playoff race. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Getty Images Entering Tuesday’s return match against Washington, who hung on for … Continue reading →

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Rangers left blue after costly one-goal loss to Flyers, Morin gets winner to ruin good game from Shestyorkin, Adios Lemieux! Hell-o Kravtsov!

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Derek

Sam Morin said his first NHL goal (seen above) is “probably the best moment of his career.” The second best one was provided by the clueless NHL Player Safety making this magic moment possible. Or ugly one if you root … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again! Zibanejad records another natural hat trick in another destruction of Flyers, Fox and Strome continue dominance in Shestyorkin return

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, and Adam Fox have each recorded four or more points tonight. Prior to tonight's game, the last time the Rangers had three players tally four or more points in the same game was Dec. 28, 2005 … Continue reading →

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Revenge Served Cold! Zibanejad’s game-winner on Brenden Dillon gives Rangers a satisfying victory over Caps, Kinkaid makes 28 saves

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Derek

Sometimes, the best way to get revenge is on the scoreboard. In a tight checking rematch that featured some big time goaltending from Keith Kinkaid with the game up for grabs, the Rangers got revenge against Brenden Dillon thanks to … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts blow one in epic fashion to The Walking Dead, Ovechkin wills Caps to comeback win, Groundhog Day for Zibanejad and a wasted effort

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

It takes a lot to get me angry. Last night’s game was one of those WTF just happened moments. For 53 minutes, the Rangers had complete control against a Walking Dead version of the Capitals. They so dominated at five-on-five … Continue reading →

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Voracek burns Rangers in a frustrating overtime loss

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Derek

Remembering legends tonight, Walter Gretzky and Mark Pavelich pic.twitter.com/yflvg6Y9P0 — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) March 15, 2021 This one is hard to explain. Not so much because the Rangers blew a chance at two points. But just how unpredictable and … Continue reading →

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King For A Day: Kinkaid pitches shutout in total Rangers domination of Bruins

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Derek

In honor of @Blockaid1's first W with the good guys: 🔥 start c/o 2️⃣ ➡️ 🔑🎹🎹🎹 makes it 2-0 and 🍎🍎 for 🇸🇪 🎧 🍞 to 🌪 and 🎯🎯🏝🗽 first 🍩 and W as 🔵⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/ytQqEhgQDj — New York Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers implode following Zibanejad’s first even strength goal in bad 5-1 loss to Penguins

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Derek

https://twitter.com/HeresYourReplay/status/1368758281318072324?s=19 It started out well enough. On Jacob Trouba’s first shift back from a broken thumb, he made a good defensive play to Pavel Buchnevich, who made a strong play along the boards to send Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere … Continue reading →

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