Tag Archives: Canadiens

Shesterkin getting close as Rangers face a must win versus Caps

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Derek

Losers of three straight, the Rangers desperately need tonight’s game versus the Caps. With 16 games remaining, they trail the second wildcard Islanders by four points. By virtue of a point in a 3-2 overtime loss at Calgary, the Blue … Continue reading →

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Game #66 Rangers are singing the Blues after latest stinging loss

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad gets some love at the bench from Brendan Smith, who was the Rangers beat defenseman in a awfully tough 3-1 loss to the Blues. AP Photo credit via Getty Images Let’s be real. When John Davidson announced that … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: The Hart Race nobody wants to acknowledge

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Derek

Last night in a big 3-2 win over the Jets, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scored twice and picked up an assist to help move Edmonton into second place in the Pacific Division. The power play goal he scored in the … Continue reading →

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Game #63 Fox sparks unreal third period comeback in huge Rangers win at Montreal, bottom lines play key role, Georgiev 32 saves, Quinn pushes right buttons

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Derek

Alexandar The Great: Alex Georgiev made 32 saves to allow the Rangers to come back from a two-goal deficit and win 5-2 over the Canadiens at Bell Centre. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images You want to … Continue reading →

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Fire up some Russian hockey to heat up trade deadline day

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I can’t sleep. This day truly will be an emotional one. I don’t want to see Chris Kreider go. I’m tired of some of the best Rangers getting dealt on the highly anticipated NHL Trade Deadline day … Continue reading →

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Rangers make smart move swapping Joey Keane for Julien Gauthier, Lindgren takes high road on Marchand, confusing playoff system, awful Leafs and Canadiens

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Derek

A minor trade that could help the Rangers at forward could impact what happens with Chris Kreider (seen above with Derek Stepan). Much earlier on Tuesday, the Rangers decided to make a trade that could immediately impact the future. In … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Malkin somehow still gets overlooked

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Derek

AP Photo credit sportnet.ca via Canadian Press Imagine being one of the game’s brightest stars on a team you helped win three Stanley Cups, a Calder, a Conn Smythe, a Hart Trophy and two scoring titles. All this list of … Continue reading →

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Game #28: Canadiens get retribution, disappointing loss for Rangers

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Matt Campbell via Canadian Press Oh and about Carey Price… We think he’s back. #CP31 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Ib65sbJzhG — From Failing Hands Podcast (@FFHandsPodcast) December 7, 2019 Anytime you lose a game late, it sucks. Especially the way … Continue reading →

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Brendan Smith deserves his own thread

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

So, during the second period of tonight’s game against the Canadiens, this happened. Hell of a goal by Brendan Smith #NYR pic.twitter.com/4bbAY4CqCu — Rob Taub (@RTaub_) December 7, 2019 Yes sir! That would be noted sniper Brendan Smith beating Carey … Continue reading →

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Georgiev to get another start due to Lundqvist illness

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers host the Canadiens tonight at Madison Square Garden, it’ll be Alexandar Georgiev in net again. Originally, Henrik Lundqvist was supposed to get the start in the second game of a back-to-back. However, an illness will prevent him … Continue reading →

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