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First Round: Showtime as Kane, Kreider lead Rangers to 5-1 win to take Game Two over frustrated Devils, lead series 2-0

It was Showtime at The Prudential Center in Newark. On Thursday night, Patrick Kane reminded people why he was acquired. The 34-year old American star had an impact in the Rangers’ 5-1 win over the Devils to take Game Two … Continue reading

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Devils make lineup changes for Game Two

Tonight, it’s Game Two of the Battle of Hudson at The Prudential Center in Newark. Unlike Tuesday, the start time is 7:30 EST. The Rangers lead the best of seven first round series, one game to none. They thoroughly outplayed … Continue reading

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Eastern Conference Final: Rangers go two up on Lightning by holding on for a 3-2 win to take Game Two, Fox and Miller lead the way

That’s two. The Rangers are two wins away from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. They followed up a 6-2 win by holding on for a 3-2 victory over the Lightning to take Game Two at MSG. Leading by two thanks … Continue reading

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Gallant comes in third for the Jack Adams, Rangers look to go up 2-0 on Lightning

On an off day, the Rangers prepared for Game Two against the Lightning. Gerard Gallant and several players spoke to the media about the mindset entering tonight’s big game at MSG. It’s a chance to go up two games to … Continue reading

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Hurricanes lock up Rangers in 2-0 mind numbing shutout to go up two games to none, Key stars missing, Raanta and Smith haunt former team

In what can best be described as a very frustrating game to watch, the Rangers were shutout by the Hurricanes 2-0 in Game Two at PNC Arena. They now trail the second round series two games to none. How bad … Continue reading

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Playoff Kuch equals Klutch for Lightning, Kucherov’s brilliance sets up Colton winner to stun Panthers in Game Two

With the Rangers busier this postseason, I haven’t had as much time to devote to other series. Even though I’ve caught most games, it isn’t easy to write about them when I’m preoccupied with the Blueshirts. Tonight provided a moment … Continue reading

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Rangers Tie Series: Shesterkin’s 39 saves the difference in a 5-2 win over Pens, Panarin and Vatrano combine for six points, Carter runs Igor, Goodrow week-to-week

They’ve waited five years and one day for this. A Rangers win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They picked up their first postseason victory since May 4, 2017. Igor Shesterkin starred by making 39 saves on 41 shots to backstop … Continue reading

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Examining the Svechnikov big hit on Lindholm versus Lindgren hit on Rakell

In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, physicality intensifies. Hitting picks up. It’s that intense physical style which can have an impact on a series. Only three days into the 2022 NHL Postseason, we’ve already seen some heavy hits that have caused … Continue reading

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All even through two games, Pens hold off Isles

So far, three first round series are all even through two games. They include the Bruins/Capitals, Islanders/Penguins and Wild/Golden Knights. These could go long. Especially based on how hard fought they’ve been. In a pivotal Game Two that saw the … Continue reading

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Svechnikov hat trick puts disappointing Rangers on the brink

Andrei Svechnikov snaps home his third goal for a hat trick to highlight a Hurricanes 4-1 win over the Rangers in Game Two of the Play In Series. The Rangers have their backs to the wall in what might’ve been … Continue reading

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