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Kravtsov heads home, Rangers’ drafting and development issue at the forefront

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Derek Felix

Earlier this week, Vitaly Kravtsov signed with Traktor for two years to return to the KHL. He’ll play back at home over the next two seasons after flaming out with the Rangers and Canucks. Originally, a first round pick selected … Continue reading →

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Chytil’s last second goal overturned in 3-2 loss to Leafs to end regular season, Armageddon awaits

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Derek Felix

Filip Chytil nearly had another unreal Rangers moment. With over a second to go, he thought he scored the tying goal when a loose puck went in off his skate past Joseph Woll. Filip Chytil's game-tying goal with 1.2 seconds … Continue reading →

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Devils eliminate Sabres, clinch home ice as Rangers wait for first round opponent

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Derek Felix

On an off night for the Rangers, they now know they can’t finish higher than third in the Metro Division. That was guaranteed when the Devils eliminated the Sabres by virtue of a 6-2 win on home ice before a … Continue reading →

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Rangers earn point to pull within one of Devils, Sabres take shootout in goalie duel, Lindgren wins Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Derek Felix

This one had drama. In an exciting game where it was mostly about the goalies, the Rangers earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres at MSG. The win kept their slim playoff hopes alive. On an … Continue reading →

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First period no-show unacceptable for slow starting Rangers in overtime loss to Sabres’ rookie Devon Levi in NHL debut

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Derek Felix

Look. Nobody is going to say playing a back-to-back is easy. At this point of a long season, thanks to the NHL schedule makers, it isn’t. However, that’s part of the job requirement for the Rangers. They’re locked into at … Continue reading →

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Shestyorkin backstops Rangers to much needed win over Sabres, Lafreniere scores winner, Smith the Players Player plays pivotal role

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Derek Felix

Make no mistake about it. The Rangers are still alive thanks to the brilliant goaltending of Igor Shestyorkin. Without some gigantic saves in a 3-1 win over the scrappy Sabres, this easily could’ve been a bad loss. Instead, he made … Continue reading →

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Zibanejad’s hat trick and Kakko pair enough to hold off Sabres

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Derek Felix

Mika Zibanejad’s hat trick highlighted a 6-3 Rangers’ win over the Sabres. The top center had a big day against the improved Buffalo team who never quit despite falling behind 4-1 and 5-2. His third three-goal game of the season … Continue reading →

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Sabres take it in a shootout to spoil Kravtsov’s Rangers debut, Panarin’s pair not enough in a disappointing loss to more determined opponent

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Derek Felix

Vitaly Kravtsov finally donned his number 74 and made a good NHL debut for the Rangers. Unfortunately, after Linus Ullmark robbed him of his first goal, it was the Sabres who took the game in a shootout. AP Photo by … Continue reading →

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Pominville pays back Sabres for honoring him in 9-2 rout of familiar rival

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Derek Felix

When Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill took over the Sabres in the summer of 2017, one of his first moves was reacquiring Jason Pominville as part of a four player trade that included two draft picks with Minnesota on June … Continue reading →

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A Review of Game 2: At least the Rangers didn’t get shutout by Hutton

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Derek Felix

Ever since Carter Hutton played for St. Louis, he’s had our number. Originally a Nashville backup goalie before posting a NHL best .931 save percentage with the Blues last season, now he’s the starter in Buffalo. After a bad start … Continue reading →

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