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Rangers go two up on Capitals: Dig deep to take Game 2

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Derek

It didn’t come easy. Two days later, the Rangers held off the Capitals in a hard fought game. They dug deep for a 4-3 win to take Game 2 at a loud Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. They now … Continue reading →

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Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Derek

His initiation to the Stanley Cup Playoffs came early. Out came Matt Rempe for his first shift over a minute into Game 1 for the Rangers. Immediately, he heard the MSG sellout crowd chant, “Rempe, Rempe!!” Ever since his arrival, … Continue reading →

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Fourth line stars in Rangers’ Game 1 win over Capitals

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Derek

For a period, nothing happened. Aside from some penalties taken and power plays killed off, there wasn’t much to get excited about. Unless you like watching paint dry. After a flat start, the Rangers sprang to life in an inspired … Continue reading →

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Inside the First Round: The East

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday, April 20, the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway. There are two games featured on TBS and TNT. Both are in the Eastern Conference. First up is the Islanders taking on the Hurricanes. That’ll be followed by the Maple … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers battle Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

This is it. All the wins and points the Rangers racked up during a record-breaking season come down to the playoffs. They won the President’s Trophy to warn home ice for as long as they play this spring. The 55 … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Edge the Capitals to Snap Losing Streak

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Derek

It came down to the final seconds. After Dylan Strome won a faceoff back for an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot in the slot, Igor Shesterkin made one last save to preserve a 2-1 Rangers win over the Capitals. He stopped 24 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Bad Third Period Proves Costly in Loss to Capitals

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Derek

When it’s not going well, the little things add up. In their fourth straight loss, the Rangers continued to be their own worst enemy. A bad third period turned a 2-1 lead into a frustrating 3-2 loss to the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Rangers Get Boost From Miller in Win Over Capitals

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Derek

The Rangers got off to a good start after the Christmas break. Following a methodical first period in which there was no scoring, the Rangers used a three-goal second period to defeat the Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night at Madison … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Strong Response in Win Over Kings

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Derek

Coming off a disappointing 4-0 shutout loss to the Washington Capitals on Dec. 9, the New York Rangers had a strong response in an impressive 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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