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Christmas and Chanukah Hockey Holiday Fun

Merry Christmas, everyone and Happy Chanukah! On Christmas Day, I figured I’d put up something for the holiday season. The 2024-25 season is almost approaching the halfway point. A couple of teams have already played 37 games. That would be … Continue reading

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Laviolette Must Hold Zibanejad Accountable

With it officially Christmas break for the NHL, it allows for teams to get some much- needed time off. For the New York Rangers, they can use a reset to try to mentally recover from what’s been a challenging month. … Continue reading

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Devils Dominate and Troll Rangers

If it had been a prize fight, they would have stopped it early. On a day when Peter Laviolette made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch, the Rangers were no match for the Devils in a 5-0 laugher at The Prudential … Continue reading

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Kreider a Healthy Scratch for Rangers

For the first time this season, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette has decided to make an established star accountable for their struggles. When they line up for Monday’s game against the Devils, Chris Kreider will not be playing hockey. The 33-year-old … Continue reading

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Panarin deserves to be called out for lackluster play

In a game that they trailed by a goal thanks to the splendid work of Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers had a chance to start the third period with 1:39 remaining on a crucial power play. After getting stopped on a … Continue reading

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Rempe Suspended Eight Games

Following the Carolina Hurricanes handing the New York Rangers their fourth loss in five games, the NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Matt Rempe for eight games. It was fully expected. Rempe received a five-minute major and game misconduct for … Continue reading

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Reckless Play by Rempe Tarnishes Positives in Return

The good news. The New York Rangers won a hockey game last night by defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Dec. 20. Reilly Smith’s shorthanded goal swung the momentum. Vincent Trocheck notched the game-winner in the second period. Chris Kreider … Continue reading

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Rempe Returns to Rangers Lineup

The New York Rangers return to the ice to take on the Dallas Stars tonight at American Airlines Center. They enter the match on a three-game losing streak. After a comeback fell short in a 3-2 loss at the St. … Continue reading

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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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