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Game #52 Buchnevich, Zibanejad and Kreider take apart Maple Leafs, Shestyorkin improves to 4-1-0 for Rangers

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich celebrates a goal in easily his best game of the season. He finished with a goal and two assists in the Rangers 5-3 win over the defenseless Maple Leafs. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images … Continue reading →

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Game #49 Zibanejad leads way to hit 200 points as a Ranger in win over Red Wings, Panarin wizardry and Shestyorkin improves to 3-1

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Derek

Pavel Buchnevich gives Igor Shestyorkin some love following his third win. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Last night, I went over to friend Jon’s to watch the game. We were a little behind, but eventually caught … Continue reading →

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Quinn’s baffling decision to bench Kakko unjustified in 4-3 loss at Calgary

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Derek

Mikael Backlund beats Henrik Lundqvist for a crushing shorthanded goal that came three-on-five. The Rangers lost 4-3 to Calgary. AP Photo Credit Calgary Flames via Getty Images The New Year is only two days in going on three. I’m already … Continue reading →

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Panarin records hat trick to highlight comeback win over Sharks

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Derek

Artemi Panarin dons the Broadway Hat following his first hat trick as a New York Ranger. His four points in a comeback 6-3 win over the underachieving Sharks prove that he belongs in the MVP conversation if the Rangers somehow … Continue reading →

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Game #28: Canadiens get retribution, disappointing loss for Rangers

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Derek

AP Photo credit Matt Campbell via Canadian Press Oh and about Carey Price… We think he’s back. #CP31 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Ib65sbJzhG — From Failing Hands Podcast (@FFHandsPodcast) December 7, 2019 Anytime you lose a game late, it sucks. Especially the way … Continue reading →

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Georgiev to get another start due to Lundqvist illness

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers host the Canadiens tonight at Madison Square Garden, it’ll be Alexandar Georgiev in net again. Originally, Henrik Lundqvist was supposed to get the start in the second game of a back-to-back. However, an illness will prevent him … Continue reading →

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Panarin returns to Columbus tonight, Georgiev back in net, DeAngelo stuff and Kravtsov

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Derek

What is it about Artemi Panarin? "When you ask me that question, I think about the reactions that our players have on the bench during games when he does something. Guys are elbowing each other like, 'Did you just see … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Break: Rangers Grades

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Derek

With Thanksgiving finally here on Thursday with all the trimmings (why do they say that), the Rangers have completed the first 23 games of an 82 game season. At just over the quarter mark, it’s time to take a look … Continue reading →

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The Return of Zuccarello, Zibanejad almost ready

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Derek

Tonight marks the return of Mats Zuccarello at The Garden. One of the most popular Rangers, who went from a small role under former coach John Tortorella, to a primary one under Alain Vigneault, will be the opponent later. It’ll … Continue reading →

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Game #20: Senators give younger Blueshirts a dose of reality in brutal loss

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Derek

Twenty games have now been played. By tomorrow night, the Rangers will have arrived at the quarter mark of the season. One thing they’re learning is it’s not easy to win games in this league. That’s basically a takeaway from … Continue reading →

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