Tag Archives: Canadiens

Rangers facing the gauntlet against Golden Knights

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

When the puck drops tomorrow night at MSG, the Rangers are facing the gauntlet when they host the Golden Knights. Vegas had a seven game win streak snapped in a tough 6-3 loss at the Islanders. A game that saw … Continue reading →

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Game 12: Awful first period haunts Rangers in ugly 5-4 loss to Canadiens

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Derek

I’ve been following this team a long time. I’ve witnessed some really bad teams and piss poor efforts. Never have I seen them come out so pathetic. They were comatose at the start of last night’s ugly 5-4 loss to … Continue reading →

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All hail the King: Lundqvist’s 62nd career shutout highlights 2-0 win

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist recorded his 62nd career shutout (all w/@NYRangers) to move into sole possession of 16th on NHL's all-time list. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/b9KPhY5Qda — NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 9, 2017 We’ve seen this script before. Henrik Lundqvist gets pulled in … Continue reading →

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Game 3: Vigneault at it already benching Chytil, 11 F 7 D vs Habs, Lundqvist vs Price

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Derek

Well, it sure didn’t take Alain Vigneault long to sour on number one pick Filip Chytil. Having only played the talented 18-year old center less than 13 total minutes in two games, the stubborn coach will healthy scratch the kid … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Hot summer continues, Zibanejad comparables, Canadiens con fans, Hischier can change Devils

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Derek

On another balmy July summer afternoon in the Big Apple 🍎, the longest month of the hockey offseason continues. One which seems to be crawling along like the 90 degree temps and 100 heat index with sticky humidity. Indeed, a … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Anderson’s performance forces Game 7

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The Senators keep silencing doubters. Malkin remains overlooked. Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Battle for Stanley Cup a war of attrition

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Derek

This is my latest. A hockey column on the Conference Finals. Plus some hard hits on NYR, Caps, Habs. Continue reading →

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Something to think about

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Derek

New Post: A look at the Rangers in the playoffs under Vigneault blown 2-goal leads, OT losses #NYR Continue reading →

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Rangers fans owe Dan Girardi an apology

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Dan Girardi had a excellent first round.

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Lundqvist outplays Price in big first round win

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Derek

Entering the playoffs, the lingering questions still were being asked. Could Henrik Lundqvist put behind the worst season of a brilliant career? The proud 35-year old Swedish King answered it loudly. In resounding fashion, he outplayed Carey Price in the … Continue reading →

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