Tag Archives: Gordie Howe

Rangers Continue to be Road Warriors in Win over Red Wings

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Derek

When it comes to this team, they are hard to figure out. One thing is for certain. They are the NHL version of the Road Warriors. If you haven’t figured it out by now, the New York Rangers play much … Continue reading →

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Relentless Panthers Break Leafs’ Hearts Again in Dominant Game 7

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Derek

For the second time in three years, the Panthers advanced to the Conference Finals by eliminating the Maple Leafs in the second round. Unlike the five-game triumph two years ago, they did it in seven games to break Leafs’ hearts … Continue reading →

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Rangers give fans a Christmas gift in comeback win over Islanders in final meeting, Gauthier and Goodrow spark eighth win in nine, Kakko gets winner to redeem himself, the ridiculous NHL schedule

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Derek

Whenever the classic crosstown rivals get together, it makes for an entertaining game. Very early in the season, it was the Islanders who took the first two games from the Rangers including a third period comeback on Nov. 8 at … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin makes history with hat trick to join Howe and Gretzky as the third member of the 800 Goal Club

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Derek

NO. 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️ OVI KEEPS CLIMBING 📈 pic.twitter.com/DVQQqOYk1V — ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2022 On Tuesday night in Chicago at the United Center, Alexander Ovechkin launched himself into NHL history by becoming only the third player to join the 800 Goal … Continue reading →

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NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Derek

In predictable news that was expected, the NHL’s new COVID restrictive measures lead to more cancellations. With spikes in COVID due to the new Omicron variant, Canada also decided to close its border. That means no games between American teams … Continue reading →

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Patrick Marleau makes NHL history by passing Gordie Howe for the most games ever played

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Derek

An emotional Patrick Marleau acknowledges the crowd in Vegas at T-Mobile Arena after playing in his NHL record 1,768th game to surpass hockey legend Gordie Howe. The San Jose Shark has been the epitome of class and durability during an … Continue reading →

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Game #13: A welcome sight for Lundqvist against lowly Red Wings

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Derek

Tony DeAngelo scores his fifth on the power play. AP Photo by Mary Altaffer via Getty Images It’s hard to know what to expect. Following Monday’s disaster to Ottawa, you had to figure there would be a better effort. Sure … Continue reading →

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Game #4 Red Wings visit Rangers as Klein returns for ‘Rivalry Night’

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Derek

Rivalry Night features Original 6’s Red Wings and Rangers. A look back at the glory days. Plus the awful Miller/Fowler rumor. Continue reading →

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Patrick Kane sweeps Hart and Lindsay in Awards

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Derek

The NHL Awards went as expected with Patrick Kane sweeping league MVP and the Lindsay. Here’s the breakdown on each winner and the voting. Continue reading →

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Penguins win Stanley Cup

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Derek

The Pens won their fourth Cup in convincing fashion defeating the Sharks 3-1 in Game 6. Continue reading →

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