Tag Archives: Evan Rodrigues

Relentless Panthers Break Leafs’ Hearts Again in Dominant Game 7

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Derek

For the second time in three years, the Panthers advanced to the Conference Finals by eliminating the Maple Leafs in the second round. Unlike the five-game triumph two years ago, they did it in seven games to break Leafs’ hearts … Continue reading →

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League hypocrisy a hollow reminder on Player Safety

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Derek

On a quiet Wednesday in June, hockey has only a few games left. That depends on if the Oilers can respond at home starting tomorrow night. They trail the Panthers two games to none, having been held to only one … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ special season ended by tougher Panthers

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Derek

There won’t be a championship to celebrate this summer. The Rangers had their special season end last night by the Panthers in Sunrise. The Panthers took Game 6 by a score of 2-1 to eliminate the Rangers from the playoffs. … Continue reading →

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Panthers showed no class at the end of Game 3

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Derek

When Alex Wennberg scored at 5:35 of overtime to win Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final for the Rangers, the Panthers showed no class. After losing the game, a couple of Panthers acted like trolls towards Matt Rempe. As … Continue reading →

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Trouba fortunate not to get suspended

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Derek

As expected, the Department of Player Safety fined Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba $5,000 for elbowing Evan Rodrigues. He was fined the maximum amount under the CBA. The elbow took place with 2:28 left in the second period. On a delayed … Continue reading →

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Goodrow wins it in Overtime! Rangers tie series with Panthers

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Derek

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 face toughest test in proven Panthers

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Derek

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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Rangers remain underdogs in Conference Finals

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers are making their second appearance in three years in the Conference Finals. Despite winning the Presidents’ Trophy, they remain underdogs in the Final Four. It’s a role they’re accustomed to. The Vegas odds makers had them behind the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clawed by Panthers in Good Game

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

All it took was a bad bounce to decide a good game. At least for the Rangers, they came up short due to a loose puck that went off of Barclay Goodrow right to Carter Verhaeghe, who scored the game-winner … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Florida Panthers

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Florida Panthers (4th) 2022-23 Record: 42-32-8 92 Pts Lost to the Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup Key Subtractions: Anthony Duclair (traded to Sharks), Radko Gudas (signed with Ducks), Marc Staal (signed with Flyers), Alex Lyon (signed with … Continue reading →

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