Tag Archives: Fredrik Claesson

Game #26: Awful in Ottawa

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Derek

To be perfectly honest, I skipped this one due to the special ESPN 30 For 30 on the final days of Bob Knight at Indiana. It had gotten good reviews and I wanted to see it. So, rather than watch … Continue reading →

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Namestnikov and Zuccarello not on road trip

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Derek

When the Rangers visit the Senators tonight in Kanata, Ontario, they’ll be without two of their starting forwards in the top nine. Both Vladislav Namestnikov and Mats Zuccarello didn’t make the road trip that also includes a stop in Montreal … Continue reading →

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Game #24: Bad finish to good game for Rangers in 5-3 loss to better Capitals

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Derek

Sometimes, you run into the wrong opponent. Saturday’s home matinee was a clear case of that with the younger Rangers giving the defending champs a good game, but like the first meeting, they lost to the better team. The Capitals … Continue reading →

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Game #19: Islanders again beat the Rangers in wild 7-5 shootout

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Derek

How would I describe the latest Rangers’ defeat at the hands of their kryptonite, the Islanders? Like this following their 7-5 home win on a snowy night that was highlighted by world beater Anthony Beauvillier’s first career hat trick. https://twitter.com/Kovy274Hart/status/1063280240401756161?s=19 … Continue reading →

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Game #17: Vesey and Buchnevich star in wild 5-4 shootout win over Blue Jackets

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Derek

Not every win is going to be a Picasso or Renoir. That’s precisely how to describe a wild 5-4 Rangers’ shootout win over the Blue Jackets at a loud Nationwide Arena. Twenty-four hours after losing in tough fashion to the … Continue reading →

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Claesson replaces Smith in lineup tonight

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the first place Blue Jackets tonight in Columbus, they’ll do so with a couple of notable lineup changes. One was anticipated while the other is not too surprising even if I don’t necessarily agree. Both … Continue reading →

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Game #7 Rangers at Capitals 7 EST NBCSN

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers take on the Capitals in the nation’s capital. It’ll be their first look against the defending champs. It’s the second game of a back-to-back. How will this team respond to a big challenge from a very good … Continue reading →

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Game #6: Rangers respond with a good 3-2 shootout win over the Avalanche

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Derek

🚨 on the power play🚨 on a one-timer🚨🚨 in the shootout👀 them all ⤵️ https://t.co/hNlrKLdCmz — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 17, 2018 David Quinn wanted to see more tenacity and grit from his team. He sure got it from … Continue reading →

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Rangers host McDavid Oilers at 1 PM

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Derek

This afternoon, the Rangers look to make it two in a row when they host the Oilers at The Garden. The game is one of those early 1 PM starts on a busy Saturday that includes a couple of other … Continue reading →

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A Review of a memorable Game 4: Smith and Skjei play unlikely heroes in thrilling Rangers 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Derek

Tonight's game marked the first time in franchise history that #NYR⁠ ⁠ defensemen registered the game-tying goal with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and the game-winning goal in OT. (Per @PR_NHL) pic.twitter.com/x2mUzDzq42 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October … Continue reading →

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