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Demko stones Kreider, Rangers as the Canucks win at MSG, Miller Time, spirited third period comeback too late, questionable lineup decision by Gallant

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Derek

It was too little, too late for the Rangers. A spirited third period comeback didn’t change the outcome. In the end, Thatcher Demko (31 saves) and a dismal second period were too much to overcome in a 5-2 loss to … Continue reading →

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A deserved point for Rangers in six round shootout loss to Red Wings, Staal cheered in return, Strome misses on chance to win it, Shesterkin save prevents loss in regulation

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Derek

Let’s be honest. Did the Rangers get what they deserved last night? Absolutely. All you had to hear was coach Gerard Gallant in a brief press conference indicate that his team got the one point they deserved. For a second … Continue reading →

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Hockey Returns to The Garden, Rested Rangers host Bruins on ESPN Plus and local affiliates, Boston University wins Beanpot over Northeastern, Toffoli dealt to Flames, trade possibilities

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Derek

Hockey actually will return to The Garden later tonight. Incredibly, the Rangers are finally playing a hockey game on Tuesday when they host the Bruins. Too bad it won’t be on MSG. UPDATE: Apparently, its one of those games where … Continue reading →

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Kreider again stars in good win over Panthers to go into break the right way, Strome stands up as Rangers respond to coach’s challenge

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Derek

If this were a summary of the first half, then the Rangers certainly followed the script. In what was a good win to enter the long break, they defeated the Eastern leading Panthers 5-2 at The Garden. The character building … Continue reading →

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Miller’s goal with 33.7 seconds left allows disappointing Rangers to escape with win over feisty Kraken, Gallant displeased, Zibanejad stays hot

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Derek

K'Andre Miller's GWG #NYR pic.twitter.com/neiWKnDM4W — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) January 30, 2022 K’Andre Miller scored with 33.7 seconds left to give the Rangers a 3-2 win over the feisty Kraken at MSG on Sunday. Despite the victory helping them … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s fifth career hat trick and Trouba’s three points lead Rangers to explosion in comeback win over Coyotes

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Derek

What started out badly ended gladly. Following a dismal first period that saw them struggle mightily against an inferior opponent, the Rangers fell behind 3-1 to Arizona early in the second period. Buoyed by the leadership of Jacob Trouba and … Continue reading →

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Will Kakko ever be a consistent goal scorer? Issues facing the Rangers as first half wraps up

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Derek

The scouting reports were glowing. Many hockey pundits felt very strongly that then prospect Kaapo Kakko would become a good finisher at the NHL level. “Kaapo Kakko is a very good player,” said TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button following … Continue reading →

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Cooper heaps praise on Goodrow, who has a special night against former team

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Derek

If there was a memorable night for a player from last night’s 4-3 win over the Lightning, it came from Barclay Goodrow. The interchangeable Rangers’ forward who was moved up by Gerard Gallant rewarded him by scoring a pair of … Continue reading →

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With no game due to Islanders postponement, Rangers look ahead to Wednesday, the face-off issue and center concern

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Derek

In a move that should’ve been made sooner, the Islanders announced yesterday that they’ve postponed games through November 30. Leave it to the NHL to wait too long. #Isles games postponed at least through Nov. 30.https://t.co/8qhTJjvcyx — New York Islanders … Continue reading →

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Gauthier and Lafreniere turn the lights out to ruin Bruins’ Black Friday, Hunt makes an impact, Goodrow goes after McAvoy for dirty slew foot on Rooney, Marchand Panarin nonsense

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Derek

Finally, the Rangers beat the Bruins in the traditional Black Friday match-up. Thanks to large contributions from their secondary players, they got the better of the bitter B’s defeating them 5-2 at TD Garden this afternoon. It was enjoyable to … Continue reading →

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