Tag Archives: Chris Kreider

Vigneault comes to senses, changes lines

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Derek

Following last night’s disappointment in Brooklyn, Alain Vigneault came to his senses by changing the lines. With a visit to the Flyers for a 1 PM Saturday matinee, it looks like he’ll go more conventionally. Here’s what the projected lines … Continue reading →

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Rangers visit Lightning in final game of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers visit the Lightning in the final game of 2015. Having dropped eight straight away from MSG (0-6-2), they will face the team that beat them in a emotionally draining Eastern Conference Final. It still hurts. That … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall apart in Oilers loss

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Derek

On a memorable night for Glen Sather, it was anything but for the Rangers. Ugly would be one way to summarize a 7-5 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton. Another adjective would be putrid. Disgraceful. This was like those games … Continue reading →

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Despicable: Rangers lose ugly to Canucks

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Derek

It’s rare that a game really annoys me. This one did. In what can best be summarized as a boring clunker, the Rangers fell to the Canucks 2-1 in the first of a three-game Western Canadian swing. Despite plenty of … Continue reading →

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Bruins stun Blueshirts late

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Derek

A loss of discipline sent the Rangers to a second straight defeat. Leading 3-2 on a power play goal from J.T. Miller, they fell apart in a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Bruins on Black Friday in a Thanksgiving Special … Continue reading →

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Rangers need more from Stepan and Kreider

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Derek

A 14-3-2 start is exactly the kind of start coach Alain Vigneault wanted. Entering tonight’s game at Florida, the Rangers sit in first place with 30 points leading the Metropolitan Division. Only the Canadiens have more in the East. They’re … Continue reading →

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Department Of Player Safety failure perplexing

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Derek

By not fining or suspending Ottawa’s Zack Smith for the hit he delivered on Rangers center Derek Stepan, the NHL Department Of Player Safety sent the wrong message. Continue reading →

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Smith hit to Stepan was dirty

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Derek

In the second period of yesterday’s game, Senators forward Zack Smith took a run at Rangers center Derek Stepan catching him in the chin with a blindside hit that made head contact. The controversial play led to Chris Kreider immediately … Continue reading →

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Rangers howl past Coyotes 4-1 in Yandle’s return

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Derek

It was a successful return for Keith Yandle. Facing his former team, he had an assist and got a nice video tribute during a stoppage in the first period. Most importantly, the Rangers took care of business howling past the … Continue reading →

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Battle Of Metro’s Best: Caps and Rangers minus the anxiety

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Derek

Alex Ovechkin and Henrik Lundqvist renew the NHL’s biggest rivalry tonight at MSG. Continue reading →

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