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Talbot stones Capitals to move Rangers into first

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Derek

There was a defining moment when the Capitals were on a power play and about to tie the game up. Only Nicklas Backstrom shook his head in disbelief following a remarkable glove save by Cam Talbot, who preserved a one-goal … Continue reading →

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Zidlicky’s power play goal gives Red Wings 2-1 overtime win over Rangers

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Derek

In his first game, Marek Zidlicky made a difference. After being dealt by the Devils at the trade deadline for a 2016 third round pick, the veteran defenseman got a piece of a loose puck scoring a power play goal … Continue reading →

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Nash Bails Out Rangers In Shootout After Latest Blown Lead

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Derek

At least they won. After blowing a three-goal lead, the Rangers were bailed out by Rick Nash, whose shootout winner allowed them to edge the Blue Jackets 4-3 for their sixth win in the last eight. Without Henrik Lundqvist, they’ve … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s Improvement A Key To Rangers Success

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

When Chris Kreider decides to play, no one can stop him. In his second year, the Rangers 2009 first round pick is starting to figure it out. During last night’s 6-5 come from behind win over the Islanders, he was … Continue reading →

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Rangers score three unanswered in third to stun Islanders 6-5

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Derek

This one was as wild and unpredictable as it gets. For a while, it looked like it would be a repeat of the first three meetings. Not this time. Showing resiliency, the Rangers twice rallied back from two-goal deficits to … Continue reading →

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Winning Ugly: Rangers outscore Avalanche 6-3

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Derek

This one won’t be remembered as a Picasso. For a second straight game, the Rangers won ugly outscoring the Avalanche 6-3. They overcame an awful stretch in the first half of the third period that saw Colorado get the first … Continue reading →

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The Lazy Plays Must Stop

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers are currently up on the Avalanche 3-1 in Denver. They might win for a second consecutive time but all is not well. Too many players continue to turn over the puck and not defend. At some point, the … Continue reading →

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Zuccarello’s pair allow Rangers to escape Toronto with win

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Derek

Truth be told, I didn’t see much of tonight’s game. To my delight, at least I was able to catch the end. Mats Zuccarello’s pair allowed the Rangers to escape Toronto with a 5-4 win. Escape being the operative word. … Continue reading →

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Stepan Back In Versus Stars

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Derek

Derek Stepan will return to the Rangers lineup for the Stars tonight at MSG. The top center missed yesterday’s 3-2 loss at Nashville with the flu. That forced coach Alain Vigneault to alter his lines. J.T. Miller returned to the … Continue reading →

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Rangers earn big win over Bruins

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Derek

On Rivalry Night, the Rangers finally got the best of the Bruins. A thorn in their side the past few years, Boston again looked to get the better of New York. But after they scored two goals in a 1:52 … Continue reading →

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