Tag Archives: Frank Vatrano

Lafreniere’s pair including highlight reel goal help Rangers tie for first place, Kakko exits with ugly leg injury, Amirante and playoff memories at MSG

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Derek

A promise was kept. Following a game off, Alexis Lafreniere returned to the lineup for Saturday’s afternoon tilt against the Red Wings. He didn’t disappoint. Unaffected by coach Gerard Gallant sitting him out on Wednesday, the 20-year old left wing … Continue reading →

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Kakko’s two pair make Gallant look like an Ace, tough decision awaiting

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Derek

There was another game on the schedule. That was a good thing for the Rangers, who easily won by a count of 4-0 over the hapless Flyers in the City of Brotherly Love. It was an easy rebound win for … Continue reading →

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Gallant scratches Lafreniere

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Derek

This isn’t exactly how I pictured tonight’s game starting. With Filip Chytil declared ready to return after missing Tuesday’s game, Gerard Gallant decided to scratch Alexis Lafreniere for the Flyers game. line up for tonight 💪 pic.twitter.com/fYfygFbgXw — Rangers on … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes dominant third period the difference in tough Rangers’ loss, Kreider gets number 50, becomes fourth Ranger of 50-Goal Club

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Derek

The 50-goal scorer! Talking about why they lost. pic.twitter.com/Yn0GFzgKFj — Derek (@NewYorkPuck) April 13, 2022 In what amounted to a bittersweet night, the Rangers lost to the Hurricanes 4-2 at The Garden. The Canes used a strong third period to … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clinch: Dominate Senators to return to Playoffs, Kreider gets numbers 48 and 49, Panarin puts up three points, tie Hurricanes for division

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Derek

It’s official. The New York Rangers are back in the playoffs. They clinched their first postseason since ’16-17 by dominating the Senators 5-1 before a raucous atmosphere at MSG. see you in the playoffs 😏 pic.twitter.com/zYo3b5oMDo — Rangers on MSG … Continue reading →

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Rangers handle the Penguins minus Crosby, Shesterkin gets fourth shutout, total team effort to put distance, Pens have meltdown at the end

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Derek

If ever there was a message sent, it was in tonight’s game. Facing a potential first round opponent for the fourth and final time over a month, the Rangers handled the Penguins 3-0 at The Garden. The win allowed them … Continue reading →

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Third period comeback gets Rangers a point in disappointing shootout loss to woeful Flyers, Jones outplays Shesterkin, defensive issues a concern

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Derek

No matter what way you slice it, this wasn’t good enough. Not when you’re coming off a lifeless performance in a shutout loss to the Islanders. Not after the coach called out his players and even made it a point … Continue reading →

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The Good Copp delivers in overtime, Rangers edge Red Wings in ugly fashion, Kreider ties Jagr’s Rangers record for power play goals

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Derek

It doesn’t matter how you win. That’s the takeaway from tonight’s 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Motown. Considering how much of a struggle it was, the Rangers will take the two points and … Continue reading →

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Rangers hang on for big win over Penguins in crazy finish, Kreider gets 45th, Vatrano stays hot

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Derek

The chaotic sequence at the end of an intense rivalry game summed it up perfectly. When the buzzer sounded as a Kris Letang desperation shot sailed wide, the Rangers had held off the Penguins’ late comeback attempt to earn a … Continue reading →

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Miller’s overtime goal wins it for Rangers over improved Sabres, Lafreniere two points, Vatrano two goals, Strome leaves game with injury, Fox Iso Cam a nightmare

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Derek

A win is a win. It sure wasn’t a Picasso or Renoir. The Rangers will take the two points and move on. In what can best be summarized as an inconsistent effort, K’Andre Miller rescued them with an overtime goal … Continue reading →

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