Tag Archives: Islanders

Stanley Cup Qualifying Round Picks

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Derek

It’s Day One of the NHL expanded playoff format. Over the next week and a half, sixteen teams will compete for a chance to advance in a Best of Five preliminary round. Only eight will make the true Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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Rangers drop tuneup against Islanders

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Derek

In the first hockey they’ve played since March, the Rangers had an exhibition game against the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It was a tuneup for both old rivals as they each get ready for their respective Preliminary Series … Continue reading →

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As Training Camp heats up, Panarin up for prestigious Award

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Derek

On Day Two of the new training camp during the dog days of summer, Artemi Panarin is the story. The very successful 28-year old Russian left wing, who was on his way to 40 goals and 100 points prior to … Continue reading →

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Game #69 Kakko scores twice and Zibanejad reaches 40 goals in key win over Stars, Shesterkin 31 saves, Rangers 40 Goal Club

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Marc Staal after a big 4-2 Rangers win over the Stars. They remain three points out of the wildcard with 13 games left. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Needing a … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin to start for Rangers versus Blackwood and Devils, Islanders lose to Hurricanes on controversial rule

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Derek

L. G. R. pic.twitter.com/e35mPBNeup — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 7, 2020 They confirmed it earlier. Well, David Quinn did when he named Igor Shesterkin tonight’s starter for the Rangers when they host the Devils at the top of the … Continue reading →

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Rangers face improved Devils in another big game, Shesterkin could return, DeAngelo talks with Zibanejad and trolls fans

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Derek

It’s without a doubt a big Saturday for the Rangers. Entering play two points out of the second wildcard that the Islanders are clinging onto, they know any misstep now could prove costly. That’s why the Devils visiting The Garden … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin getting close as Rangers face a must win versus Caps

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Derek

Losers of three straight, the Rangers desperately need tonight’s game versus the Caps. With 16 games remaining, they trail the second wildcard Islanders by four points. By virtue of a point in a 3-2 overtime loss at Calgary, the Blue … Continue reading →

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The crazy world of NYR Twitter

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Derek

Here is a small sample of the wacky world of NYR Twitter. A place that knows no bounds. Where anything can be Tweeted and get likes, RT’s while drawing crazy attention pro or con. This was said yesterday at some … Continue reading →

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Game #66 Rangers are singing the Blues after latest stinging loss

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad gets some love at the bench from Brendan Smith, who was the Rangers beat defenseman in a awfully tough 3-1 loss to the Blues. AP Photo credit via Getty Images Let’s be real. When John Davidson announced that … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: The Hart Race nobody wants to acknowledge

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Derek

Last night in a big 3-2 win over the Jets, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scored twice and picked up an assist to help move Edmonton into second place in the Pacific Division. The power play goal he scored in the … Continue reading →

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