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Kreider delivers in clutch

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Derek

Since his playoff baptism under former coach John Tortorella in 2012, Chris Kreider has delivered some big goals in the clutch. He came through again last night scoring the tying goal with 1:41 left in regulation. The Rangers won Game … Continue reading →

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Still Alive: Rangers rally late to stun Caps in overtime

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Derek

They’re still alive and ticking. The Rangers lived to fight another day by rallying late to stun the Caps in overtime 2-1 at a raucous MSG. Chris Kreider’s tying goal with 1:41 left in regulation sent the building into bedlam. … Continue reading →

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Lack Of Adjustments From Coach Hurting Rangers

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Derek

In case you were living in a cave, the Rangers are officially on life support. Thanks to another frustrating performance, they’re now in the same predicament they were in this round last year. After falling to the Tort-Trotz Caps 2-1 on … Continue reading →

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Keys For Rangers Tonight

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers are facing their first adversity of the playoffs. Up against a tougher opponent, they enter tonight’s Game 4 trailing the Capitals two games to one. They don’t want to return to MSG Friday in a 3-1 predicament. It’ll … Continue reading →

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Rangers Offense Missing Against Tough Capitals

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

Against the Caps, the Rangers are finding offense hard to come by. Their best players must perform better in Game 4. Continue reading →

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Rangers best must step up for critical Game 2

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Derek

Following last night’s stunning 2-1 loss that allowed the Capitals to take Game 1 thanks to Joel Ward’s goal with 1.3 seconds left in regulation, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault called out his best players. When asked to assess Alex Ovechkin’s performance, … Continue reading →

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Game 1 Random Thoughts

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Derek

A review of Game 1 and what didn’t go right for the Rangers and what did for the Capitals. Continue reading →

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Capital Devastation: Ward’s goal with 1.3 seconds left dooms Rangers

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Derek

Joel Ward scored with 1.3 seconds left to give the Caps a stunning 2-1 victory over the Rangers in Game 1. Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers face Capitals test in Round Two

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Derek

If the first round was just an appetizer, then Round Two should be a entree for the Rangers when they face a Capitals test starting tonight at MSG. After dismissing the Penguins in a much closer fought five games that … Continue reading →

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Rangers need killer instinct against chippy Pens

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

When the puck drops for Game 4 at Consol Energy Center, the Rangers will look to win their second straight road game from the Penguins. If they can, they’ll be able to return to MSG for Game 5 Friday with … Continue reading →

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