Tag Archives: Chris Kreider

Drama Needs to End for Dysfunctional Rangers

It was a nice day in mid-December in New York City. The kind we rarely get around the holiday season. A week before Christmas, the New York Rangers remain in a state of chaos. They managed to lose their third … Continue reading

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Laviolette Running Out of Answers

In another disappointing performance, the New York Rangers fell behind the St. Louis Blues 3-0 before mounting a third period rally that fell short in a 3-2 loss. Mika Zibanejad played just over 13 minutes. The fewest in five years. He still was sent out late with Chris Kreider down a goal. Continue reading

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Defense Optional: The Decline of the Rangers

During a bad stretch of play, the New York Rangers have fallen out of playoff position entering a critical match against the St. Louis Blues. The season is hanging in the balance. Can they turn it around facing better opponents? Continue reading

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Nothing Kraken in Another Stinker from Defenseless Rangers

Raise your hand if you actually believed that by subtracting Jacob Trouba and defeating the flawed Penguins that the Rangers were back on track. Well, you thought wrong. In an absolute stinker, they blew a 3-1 lead in a hideous … Continue reading

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Rangers Make Dramatic Change By Unloading Trouba to Ducks

The Rangers made big headlines before their win over the Penguins on Friday by trading captain Jacob Trouba to the Ducks in a huge move that shook the foundation of the roster. Continue reading

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Rangers and Devils Well Represented at 4 Nations Face-Off

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off were revealed. The tournament will take place in mid-February. It features Finland, Sweden, Canada, and USA. Games will be played between Feb. 12-20. The two teams with the best … Continue reading

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Key Blueshirts’ Disappearing Act Wearing Thin

The Rangers showed little passion in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Devils at home. Their opponent gave them several chances to make it a game. Key Blueshirts disappear in loss. Continue reading

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Rangers Less Than Impressive in Last Second Win over Canadiens

The Rangers used three power-play goals including Kaapo Kakko’s clutch winner with 23.5 seconds left in regulation to edge the Canadiens 4-3 in a much more emotional game. They held off a strong Montreal third period comeback. Continue reading

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Chytil and Kreider Return for Blueshirts

The Rangers will have both Filip Chytil and Chris Kreider back in the lineup for Saturday’s matinee against the Canadiens at MSG. Continue reading

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Disgraceful First Period Costs Stumbling Rangers

A lopsided first period cost the Rangers in their fifth consecutive loss in regulation. It was all the Flyers needed to prevail. Continue reading

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