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Happy Mika Zibanejad Day, remembering the virtuoso five-goal game in Rangers’ thrilling overtime win over Ovechkin Caps on March 5, 2020

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Derek Felix

It was three years ago today, on March 5th, 2020, that the Rangers got a special performance from Mika Zibanejad. Facing the Capitals, it was an exciting back and forth game played at the World’s Most Famous Arena. On a … Continue reading →

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Listless Rangers receive Capital Punishment, Lindgren injured on Oshie hit, lack of structure hangs Shesterkin out to dry, season worst four-game losing streak as potential Kane deal on horizon

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Derek Felix

If this had been a prize fight, they would’ve stopped it early. The Caps win by TKO. A struggling team that had lost six in a row all in regulation, they demolished the listless Rangers in blowout fashion, winning a … Continue reading →

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Gallant won’t change power play despite accurate critique, Lafreniere struggles

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Derek Felix

Gerard Gallant had a critique of the power play today after practice. He thinks it’s too predictable. He’s right. The predictability stems from the puck always flowing toward Zibanejad for his one-timer. Having Panarin, another righty shot, in opposite circle … Continue reading →

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Gallant: “We Were Garbage”

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Derek Felix

How to sum up tonight’s listless performance. “We Were Garbage.” Those were the accurate words of displeased coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s lackluster play in a 4-0 shutout loss to the red hot Capitals after the Rangers heard it … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin makes history with hat trick to join Howe and Gretzky as the third member of the 800 Goal Club

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Derek Felix

NO. 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️ OVI KEEPS CLIMBING 📈 pic.twitter.com/DVQQqOYk1V — ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2022 On Tuesday night in Chicago at the United Center, Alexander Ovechkin launched himself into NHL history by becoming only the third player to join the 800 Goal … Continue reading →

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Hejdå Nils! Lundkvist traded to Stars, Chara headlines three defensemen who announce retirement, MacKinnon gets paid, camps open

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Derek Felix

In the second post of the new season, we have some Rangers news mixed with the retirements of three defensemen. Plus one of the game’s best gets a well deserved raise from the Stanley Cup champs. The first order of … Continue reading →

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Rangers end regular season with one-goal win over Capitals, Lafreniere gets 19th, Kakko two assists, Georgiev strong in possible last game as Blueshirt

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Derek Felix

In what was a good way to conclude the regular season, the Rangers defeated the Capitals 3-2 on Friday night at The Garden. They came back for a one-goal win over an old Patrick Division rival. On Fan Appreciation Night, … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes storm past Rangers to capture Metro Division, Kreider wins Steven McDonald Award, Late comeback falls short, Copp and Panarin exit early for precaution, MSG broadcast disappoints

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Derek Felix

There’s a lot to get to tonight. In losing 4-3 to the Hurricanes despite being down both Artemi Panarin and Andrew Copp the final two periods, the Rangers gave a valiant effort. Your 2021-22 Steven McDonald Award Winner!!!!!#NYR pic.twitter.com/iaMJaWvuiZ — … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere shines in strong win over Capitals, Reaves turns Wilson into a ghost, Kreider gets 34th as Rangers move into second with the Penguins on deck

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Derek Felix

Way back in October, there was so much anticipation for the season opener at Washington. That fell flat along with the Rangers, who dropped a 5-1 decision to the Capitals on Oct. 13. There were no fireworks then. In Game … Continue reading →

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Hockey needs more players like Marchand

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Derek Felix

Brad Marchand is a polarizing star player for the Boston Bruins. Appropriately nicknamed The Rat due to his history of getting underneath opponents’ skin, he is a bundle of energy that you either love or hate. There’s no in between … Continue reading →

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