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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 Felix

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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New NHL Season Starts Up

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

Following a lengthy wait, hockey finally is back. A new NHL season starts up later today with five games on the schedule. It even features an early bird special with the Flyers and Penguins doing battle in Pennsylvania at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits Podcast: Cool Rangers stories, Yankees classic photos, sportscards and NHL 94

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Derek Felix

In the third episode of my new Hard Hits Podcast on YouTube, I get into a few different topics. With all the COVID-19 pandemic news, I give it an appropriate nickname while trying to keep things light with some cool … Continue reading →

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Game #61 Shesterkin steals the show as Blueshirts show guts in huge 3-2 win over Sharks, Four out of wildcard, Fast comes up clutch

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Derek Felix

The game’s First Star Igor Shesterkin salutes the crowd following another jaw dropping performance. He made 44 saves to improve to 9-1-0. AP Photo credit New York Rangers It’s not always going to be easy. Playing for the second consecutive … Continue reading →

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Panarin records hat trick to highlight comeback win over Sharks

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Derek Felix

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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Staal leads Hurricanes past Islanders in overtime

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Derek Felix

Goals were hard to come by. Game One of the second round between the Islanders and Hurricanes was tightly contested at Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn. One goal was enough for the Hurricanes to edge the host Islanders 1-0 in … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets put Lightning on brink, Islanders own Crosby Pens, Stone’s hat trick leads Golden Knights

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Derek Felix

Day Five had a couple of shockers along with a big road win and a remarkable performance. Two teams were put on the brink in the East. One heavy favorite and one proven winner. The Islanders continued their Pens mastery … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: First Round and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Derek Felix

As we already know in this space, there’s no playoffs for either the Rangers or Devils for the first time ever. This is the first time since Colorado relocated to New Jersey that that’s happened. It’ll be a quiet Spring … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Make Hockey Great Again

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Derek Felix

Okay. Before you stop and cringe at the cheesy title, let me just point out that it was the easiest thing I could come up with. Basically, the first thing that entered my mind, I used. Why do we need … Continue reading →

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Suicide Watch on All Hallows Eve for Rangers fans

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Derek Felix

It’s suicide watch on All Hallows Eve for Rangers fans. Pavel Buchnevich is a healthy scratch for the second time under coach David Quinn when the Rangers visit the Sharks later tonight. Buchnevich got the only assist on Vladislav Namestnikov’s … Continue reading →

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