Tag Archives: Game 4

Reinhart’s overtime winner lifts the Panthers over Rangers to tie series

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Derek

To a man, they weren’t good enough. Despite some more heroics from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers got what they deserved on Tuesday night. Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal at 1:12 of overtime to give the Panthers a 3-2 win … Continue reading →

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Wheeler to return for Rangers in Game 4

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Derek

In a plot twist, the Rangers have made a change to the lineup for Game 4 against the Panthers. Blake Wheeler will make his return tonight. Having not played since sustaining a lower-body injury on Feb. 15 against the Canadiens … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Derek

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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How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Derek

How sweep it is. The Rangers took care of business by defeating the Capitals 4-2 to advance to the second round. They swept the best of seven series. Now, they’ll await the winner between the Hurricanes and Islanders. The Canes … Continue reading →

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The Block

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Derek

If you caught the dramatic conclusion of Game 4 between the Islanders and Lightning At Nassau Coliseum, then you saw one of the best defensive plays ever in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If Marc-Andre Fleury has The Save, then Ryan … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Montreal Miracle, Canadiens two wins from reaching Stanley Cup Final

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Derek

In the latest podcast on DFlex’s Pushing Buttons, I review the improbable win by the Canadiens last night over the stunned Golden Knights. The Habs came back to win Game Three 3-2 in overtime on ultimate hero Josh Anderson’s winner. … Continue reading →

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No Licking Allowed: The curious case of Brad Marchand

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Derek

Brad Marchand remains a puzzling star player for the Bruins. A top 10 player who can impact the game in all three zones with his tenaciousness combined with speed and skill, The Rat was up to his old tricks during … Continue reading →

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Lindberg and Glass big factors as Rangers even series, beat Senators 4-1 in Game 4

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Derek

In the NHL Playoffs, you need all 18 or 19 skaters to win. It doesn’t matter who as long as you get contributions throughout your lineup. The Rangers haven’t gotten ideal performances from a few of their top scorers. However, … Continue reading →

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Game 4 Preview: Rangers look to tie series versus Senators

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Derek

Game 4 is tonight at 7:30 PM on NBCSN. The Rangers look to tie the second round best-of-seven series versus the Senators at MSG. They got back in it by playing much better hockey in a 4-1 win over Ottawa … Continue reading →

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No Crosby, No Problem for Pens

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Derek

Who needs Sidney Crosby? Not the Pens. They beat the Caps without him defeating hockey’s biggest chokers 3-2 to take Game 4 and go up 3-1 in the Metropolitan Division Final series. Marc-Andre Fleury was again the story stopping 36 … Continue reading →

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