Tag Archives: Caps

The Metro Division Dilemma

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Derek

The Metro Division is far and away the best division. Too bad the current playoff format stinks. Continue reading →

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Game #5: Vesey scores two pair in big Rangers’ 4-2 comeback win over Caps

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Derek

Jimmy Vesey’s first career 2-goal game highlighted a good 4-2 win for the Rangers over the Caps. #NYR Continue reading →

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Oshie completes hat trick as Caps beat Pens in overtime

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Derek

If every game of this second round series is played like tonight, it’ll be enjoyable to watch. In a wild and action packed first game, the Caps prevailed over the Pens 4-3 in overtime to get the jump on the … Continue reading →

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Random Hockey Thoughts

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Derek

Rather than just recap the latest happenings in the NHL Playoffs with the first round closing with another upset and the second round beginning with an Islander win over the Lightning, I am just gonna give some quick insight on … Continue reading →

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League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs Day 6

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

It’s Day 6 of the NHL Playoffs. So, what’s in store on a fantastic 75 degree Monday in New York? There are three games on tap. The first one features the top seeded Capitals visiting the Flyers for Game 3. … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders still undetermined, Playoff and Award races Update

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders will decide who faces who in Round 1. Win and they play the Pens. Rangers either face Pens or Panthers pending Flyers/Isles result. Continue reading →

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Rangers blow comeback in heartbreaking loss to Ovechkin, Caps

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, the Rangers couldn’t get much accomplished against the stingy Capitals who play about as dull a defensive style as humanly possible. The first 40 minutes belonged to the visitors who led 2-0 capitalizing on two mistakes. That … Continue reading →

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Opportunistic Rangers defeat pesky Caps 5-2

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Some nights aren’t always how you draw it up. For the Rangers, it wasn’t a Picasso by any stretch. But they were opportunistic getting the job done in a 5-2 win at MSG over the Caps. It marked the first … Continue reading →

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Ranking the Metro Division’s Top 10 Centers

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Derek

The Metro Division features some of the league’s best centers. In fact, some marquee stars make up the top five. It consists of former Hart winners and finalists for MVP. With a strong crop along with some emerging stars, it’s … Continue reading →

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