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Rangers to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

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Rangers lack intensity in concerning loss to Flyers

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Derek

Make it two consecutive losses. At least they competed against the Islanders on Tuesday night. The Rangers lacked intensity in a concerning 4-1 loss to the Flyers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Facing a desperate opponent who was … Continue reading →

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Fox’s goal in overtime lifts the Rangers past the Flyers in old-fashioned shootout

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Derek

For two periods, the score was normal. Then, came a wild and wacky third period that was totally unpredictable. In what turned into an old fashioned shootout, the Rangers edged the Flyers 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night at The … Continue reading →

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Dubinsky should shut up about Tortorella

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Derek

When a former player retires, they can become part of the media. They can provide a unique perspective due to having played the game. We’ve seen plenty of examples of ex- players who make good analysts. Kevin Weekes tops the … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Derek

Once upon a time, there was a close-knit group of New York Rangers who overcame the odds to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. It wasn’t supposed to happen. But the 2013-14 Rangers made it a reality by digging deeper when … Continue reading →

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Rangers hold off Flyers to tie franchise record winning streak at 10 games

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the Rangers held off the Flyers literally to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10 games. In what amounted to a hard-nosed game that included a popcorn fight between Matt Rempe and Nicolas Deslauriers, they were … Continue reading →

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Rempe battles Deslauriers in heavyweight bout and scores first career goal

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

Matt Rempe continues to make a name for himself. Since entering the league, the newest New York Ranger has not been shy about mixing it up with opponents. It was during last Sunday’s Stadium Series that the 21-year-old rookie forward … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Flyers A Holiday Surprise Under Tortorella

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, who had the Philadelphia Flyers sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division a week before Christmas? Unless you’re Gritty, the answer is probably nobody. On a football Sunday in mid-December, the rebuilding Flyers are 17-10-3 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Top Line Comes to Life in Win Over Flyers

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Derek

It was a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. The day after enjoying the American holiday, they had enough left to earn a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24. Less than two days removed from a … Continue reading →

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Training Camp Opens: Rangers sweep Flyers in Prospect Tournament, Laviolette talks about what’s made his teams successful

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Derek

On Thursday, NHL training camps opened up. The Rangers were back getting work in at their practice facility in Greenburgh. With the first preseason game on Sunday against the Bruins, it won’t take long to get a feel for what … Continue reading →

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