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Rangers clawed by relentless Panthers

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

For over two periods, nothing separated the Rangers and Panthers. A pair of power-play goals sandwiched around two goals from leading Florida goal scorer Sam Reinhart had the Rangers even on the scoreboard in the third period at home. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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The love affair with Rempe continues at Garden

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

On a night, they honored Pride at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers were battling the Panthers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. After grabbing a 1-0 lead on a rare power-play goal by rookie Will Cuylle, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers reward Quick with a One-year extension

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

At the beginning of the season, there were some concerns about Jonathan Quick. Signed by Rangers team president and general manager Chris Drury last summer to become the backup goalie, the former Los Angeles Kings all-time franchise leader in wins … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirt Reaves heaps praise on neophyte Rempe

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

A couple of days removed from the entertaining heavyweight bout between Matt Rempe and Ryan Reaves up in Toronto, the former Blueshirt heaped praise on the neophyte. When speaking to reporters about Rempe, Reaves called him “a really nice kid.” … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall in shootout to Maple Leafs in exciting game

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Derek

This one lived up to expectations. In a highly entertaining game that had plenty of excitement for fans, the Rangers fell in a shootout 4-3 to the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The third and final regular season meeting was one … Continue reading →

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Flamboyant Rempe accepts Reaves’ challenge

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Derek

There was a lot of hype surrounding Saturday night’s game between the Rangers and Maple Leafs. It had little to do with both teams having good records. Instead, most of the hoopla centered around Rangers forward Matt Rempe. The 21-year-old … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Derek

Once upon a time, there was a close-knit group of New York Rangers who overcame the odds to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. It wasn’t supposed to happen. But the 2013-14 Rangers made it a reality by digging deeper when … Continue reading →

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Rangers take rematch over Blue Jackets to finish near perfect February

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Derek

The month started and ended well. Three days removed from their only defeat, the Rangers took the rematch over the Blue Jackets 4-1 to finish a near perfect February. After a disappointing January that saw them go 5-7-2, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets end Rangers’ winning streak at 10

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Derek

It had to end some time. After holding off the Flyers on Saturday to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10, the Rangers saw it halted by the Blue Jackets on Sunday night at Columbus. Nobody wins them all. … Continue reading →

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Rangers hold off Flyers to tie franchise record winning streak at 10 games

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the Rangers held off the Flyers literally to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10 games. In what amounted to a hard-nosed game that included a popcorn fight between Matt Rempe and Nicolas Deslauriers, they were … Continue reading →

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