Tag Archives: Erik Gustafsson

Goodrow wins it in Overtime! Rangers tie series with Panthers

This one had you on the edge of your seat. As someone who attended what turned out to be a great game, most fans were up during plays. There was a lot more energy in the building. The Rangers pulled … Continue reading

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Rangers get clawed by relentless Panthers to drop Game 1

This was one to forget. Game 1 was all about the Panthers. They controlled it throughout to cruise to a 3-0 shutout win over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Led by Matthew Tkachuk, the Panthers grabbed a 1-0 series … Continue reading

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Rangers face toughest test in proven Panthers

It all begins tonight. The Conference Finals will determine who plays for Lord Stanley. The Rangers are looking to book their ticket when they battle the Panthers. The Eastern Conference Final features the two best teams. The Rangers finished with the … Continue reading

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Laviolette remains quiet about tonight’s lineup, double shift Lafreniere

At practice yesterday, the Rangers prepared for Game 6. Tonight, they’ll have a third opportunity to close out the Hurricanes. They’ll have to get it done in enemy territory. Coach Peter Laviolette hinted at some possible lineup changes. One could … Continue reading

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Extra day to prepare for Game 6 should help Blueshirts

What happened in the third period last night happened. It’s over and done with. There’s nothing the Rangers can do about how putrid they were in giving up four consecutive goals to the Hurricanes in a 4-1 loss to drop … Continue reading

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Trouba’s struggles are only part of the problem

It was only one loss. In truth, the Rangers weren’t going to go undefeated in the playoffs. At some point, a good opponent was gonna  respond. On Saturday night, the Hurricanes got their first win of the second round series. … Continue reading

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Skjei’s power-play goal forces Game 5: Hurricanes edge Rangers to stay alive

They had battled back from a two-goal deficit. Alexis Lafreniere banked in the tying goal early in the third period. But with a chance to end this second round series, the Rangers weren’t good enough. They only totaled five shots … Continue reading

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Panarin Is The Overtime Hero! Rangers stun Hurricanes 3-2 to take Game 3

It happened again. For the second straight game, the Rangers needed overtime to beat the Hurricanes. After allowing Andrei Svechnikov to tie the game with 1:36 left in regulation, there was no panic. Instead, Artemi Panarin won the game when … Continue reading

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Hurricanes turn to Kochetkov for Game 3

When the second round continues tonight in Raleigh, the Rangers will see a different goalie in net for the Hurricanes. After facing Frederik Andersen in the first two games of the best of seven series, they’ll face Pyotr Kochetkov. Kochetkov … Continue reading

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Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading

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