Tag Archives: Connor Clifton

Rangers Give Fans An Early Christmas Treat In Overtime Win Over Sabres

Christmas came early for fans who cheer for the Rangers. Following a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, the New York Rangers rebounded by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Saturday, Dec. 23. Mika … Continue reading

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Devils’ wild comeback evokes visions of last year and ends Isles’ unbeaten streak

After the Devils’ humiliating Black Friday home loss to the Blue Jackets (a game I fortunately wasn’t able to attend), I was at about my low ebb with this year’s team, even more than blowing the Rangers game in the … Continue reading

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Devils’ rolller-coaster week showcases their talent and flaws

It was a roller-coaster ride for the Devils in three games this week that highlighted the good, the bad, and ugly. Jack Hughes continues his torrid start. Continue reading

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2023-24 Season Focus: Buffalo Sabres

ATLANTIC DIVISION Buffalo Sabres (5th) 2022-23 Record: 42-33-7 91 Pts Missed the playoffs Key Subtractions: Craig Anderson (retirement), Ilya Lyubushkin (traded to Ducks) Key Additions: Erik Johnson, Connor Clifton Overview: The Sabres nearly ended their playoff drought with a strong … Continue reading

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading

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Rangers’ top guns silenced by league best Bruins, who turn MSG into a morgue, Gallant short changes bench in blah loss

It would be easy to conclude that the Bruins are a better team than the Rangers. Through 45 games or so, the records of each Original Six team confirm that. The B’s played a back-to-back after taking care of the … Continue reading

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Bruins shutdown Blueshirts in rematch, Georgiev okay

The rematch between Boston and New York two days later went to the bad guys up in Massachusetts. After getting outscored 13-4 in their last two losses including a 6-2 trouncing on Friday night, the Bruins responded resoundingly with a … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup: Depth keys Bruins comeback over Blues in Game One

Last night, the Stanley Cup got underway at TD Garden in Boston. It started out well for the Blues. They capitalized on two Bruins mistakes to take a 2-0 lead early in the second period. But following Vladimir Tarasenko’s goal … Continue reading

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