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Devils Stick Up For Dillon in Loss To Blue Jackets

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Derek

The Devils haven’t had many disappointing  home games so far. One of the best teams on home ice, they entered last night’s game against the Blue Jackets with only one loss in regulation at The Prudential Center. For only the … Continue reading →

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Rangers take rematch over Blue Jackets to finish near perfect February

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Derek

The month started and ended well. Three days removed from their only defeat, the Rangers took the rematch over the Blue Jackets 4-1 to finish a near perfect February. After a disappointing January that saw them go 5-7-2, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets end Rangers’ winning streak at 10

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Derek

It had to end some time. After holding off the Flyers on Saturday to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10, the Rangers saw it halted by the Blue Jackets on Sunday night at Columbus. Nobody wins them all. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Show No Quit Under Laviolette

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Derek

The slogan, “No Quit In New York,” was a popular one for the Rangers in 2021-22. They epitomized that team slogan to push the Lightning to within two games of reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season, the running joke … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall flat in loss to Blue Jackets, second period proves costly

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Derek

What started out promising didn’t last long. In a game that included three overturned goals, the Rangers fell flat in a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets at Columbus. Ultimately, a poor second period proved costly. It was eerily reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For Hockey

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Derek

What are we thankful for? That’s always the question every Thanksgiving holiday season. Honestly, I feel this should be asked everyday. When I reflect back to all the wonderful times shared and special moments spent with family and friends, it’s … Continue reading →

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Despite encouraging win over Blue Jackets, Rangers not doing Lafreniere any favors

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Derek

Winning is supposed to be fun. But if you think this is a Cup contender, you need your head examined. Making the playoffs is a goal for this team. By winning 5-3 over the Blue Jackets, the Rangers checked off … Continue reading →

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Chytil lands on IR, McKegg recalled

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Derek

The Rangers are finally back in action when they visit the Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM. It’ll be their first game since a 4-3 home win over the Panthers on Monday. After missing Monday’s game with an injury due … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s pair of power play goals and Fox’s amazing passing on display in Shesterkin shutout of the Blue Jackets, Lafreniere responds

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Derek

To our city's heroes: This one's for you.#NYR | @NorthwellHealth pic.twitter.com/zDxPZUbMz9 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 29, 2021 After three days off, they came ready to play. Although the start favored the visitors, it was a Rangers Night at … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Flame Out in deserved home loss, Sloppy Play and Turnovers doom four game win streak

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Derek

It was a home fizzle. In their return from a perfect 4-0 road trip, the Rangers flamed out literally in a dismal 5-1 loss to Calgary at a less than capacity MSG. More on the attendance later. Playing for the … Continue reading →

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