Tag Archives: Derick Brassard

Video Of Day: Brassard scores first career playoff hat trick

Entering a do or die Game 6, Rangers center Derick Brassard knew he had to be better. In fact, he and Derek Stepan were challenged by coach Alain Vigneault. Both responded with stellar efforts. Even though Stepan didn’t register a … Continue reading

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Brassard’s first career playoff hat trick leads Blueshirts past Lightning to force Game 7

Facing elimination, the Blueshirts once again came through thanks to big nights from Derick Brassard, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller and Rick Nash. Continue reading

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This is moment that will define the Rangers

In less than an hour, the Rangers will stare elimination in the face once again. This time, it comes against a higher quality opponent in the awfully fast and supremely skilled Lightning. It will not be skated in quicksand like … Continue reading

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Why I Still Believe The Rangers Will Win

Tomorrow night when the puck drops after 8 PM for Game 6, it’s the biggest game they have played since being in the identical situation 21 years ago in the same round. Most will reference the recent 3-1 comebacks against the Pens and Caps. That’s a different set of circumstances. Here, your President’s Trophy winners face more pressure. Like it or not, this is probably their best chance to deliver the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup. It’s a different set of expectations than 2014 or 2012. This is bigger.
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Lightning Strikes as Kucherov’s OT winner puts Rangers behind

So much for a bounce back performance. For a second consecutive game, the Lightning put up a six spot on Henrik Lundqvist. Unlike Game 2’s 6-2 blowout, this one was more damaging with Nikita Kucherov scoring at 3:33 of overtime … Continue reading

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McDonagh blasts ‘stupid, selfish’ penalties in Game 2

Ryan McDonagh didn’t mince words following Game 2 about his team’s effort. Continue reading

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Video Of Day: Hayes sets up Moore’s Game 1 winner

Our second and final Video Of Day features what else but Kevin Hayes setting up Dominic Moore’s winner in Game 1 which came with 2:25 left in regulation. It was one of those ugly playoff goals that are beautiful this … Continue reading

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Moore burns Lightning as Rangers draw first blood

The intensity was fierce. The score was tied. The goaltending was superb. Nothing separated the Lightning and Rangers for 57 and a half minutes. In a game that seemed destined for overtime, a key role player stepped to the forefront … Continue reading

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Series Preview: Rangers face familiar foe in Lightning

The waiting is over. Following two days off in the aftermath of an emotional Game 7 second round win over the Caps thanks to Derek Stepan’s overtime heroics and Henrik Lundqvist’s brilliant goaltending, the Rangers are set to face a … Continue reading

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Rangers look to complete comeback against Caps tonight

Tonight’s the night. For the Rangers, it’s another Game 7 on home ice. They earned it by having the league’s best record during the regular season. Facing a tough opponent in the Caps, it hasn’t been easy. After trailing 3-1 … Continue reading

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