Tag Archives: Henrik Lundqvist

Around The NHL: Mike Rupp still believes in Rangers

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Derek

From time to time, I’ll tune into NHL Network to see what the color analysts are saying following a game. In this case, it was former NHL tough guy Mike Rupp, who gave a fresh take on the Rangers. After … Continue reading →

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Heroes: Rangers come back to beat Bruins

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Derek

“We can be heroes just for one day.”-David Bowie On an emotional day for the music world, the Rangers dug deep in a come from behind 2-1 victory over the Bruins at MSG. It was their third win in the … Continue reading →

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Rangers blow comeback in heartbreaking loss to Ovechkin, Caps

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, the Rangers couldn’t get much accomplished against the stingy Capitals who play about as dull a defensive style as humanly possible. The first 40 minutes belonged to the visitors who led 2-0 capitalizing on two mistakes. That … Continue reading →

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What Megna’s recall could mean for Etem

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers have recalled forward Jayson Megna from Hartford. In 34 games for the Wolf Pack in the AHL, the 25-year old Megna is second in team scoring with seven goals and 11 assists for 18 points. That isn’t great … Continue reading →

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Rangers visit Lightning in final game of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers visit the Lightning in the final game of 2015. Having dropped eight straight away from MSG (0-6-2), they will face the team that beat them in a emotionally draining Eastern Conference Final. It still hurts. That … Continue reading →

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Rangers lose again on the road

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Derek

The Predators celebrate a goal against a deflated Henrik Lundqvist. He’s now allowed 18 goals on 134 shots in his last 4 road appearances. AP Photo by Mark Humphrey/Getty Images In a game I caught the tail end of, the … Continue reading →

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Caps humiliate listless Rangers 7-3

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Derek

It was already bad enough. Just call the latest defeat Capital Punishment. After they took a 3-1 lead, a listless Rangers allowed six unanswered goals in a humiliating 7-3 loss at MSG. It was their 10th loss in the last … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Blueshirts a mess

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Derek

There was a game last night for the Rangers in Winnipeg. Funny thing is I don’t think they realized it. On a night where I skipped watching it for a late shift and then a night out with my coworkers, … Continue reading →

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Wild Disappointment: Rangers no match for Wild

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Derek

I honestly didn’t expect much. Maybe that’s because I knew better. The Rangers don’t do well against solid fundamental teams. So, the end result was an all too predictable 5-2 loss to the Wild. They have now lost nine of … Continue reading →

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McIlrath’s first NHL goal highlights Rangers win over Oilers

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Derek

It was a night of firsts at Madison Square Garden. On a night 21-year old rookie defenseman Brady Skjei made his NHL debut, another rookie blueliner had a first of his own. Dylan McIlrath scored his first NHL goal highlighting … Continue reading →

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