Tag Archives: Jon Cooper

It’s not easy to watch former core players on another team

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Derek

So this is what it’s like to feel conflicted. To be perfectly honest, it was very strange to see former Ranger captain Ryan McDonagh make his Lightning debut in that ugly dark navy blue jersey earlier today. There he was … Continue reading →

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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Derek

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading →

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Sweet Home Chicago: Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Derek

For the third time in six years, the Blackhawks are Stanley Cup champions. They are officially a modern day dynasty after defeating the Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 at loud United Center where they celebrated their first Cup win on … Continue reading →

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Lights Out: Lightning shutout Rangers in sad Game 7

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

I’m trying to come up with the right words. But can’t. It’s so hard when the team you root for all year puts you through the ringer. I knew that Game 7 wasn’t a lock despite all the history on … Continue reading →

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Brassard’s first career playoff hat trick leads Blueshirts past Lightning to force Game 7

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Derek

Facing elimination, the Blueshirts once again came through thanks to big nights from Derick Brassard, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller and Rick Nash. Continue reading →

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Moore burns Lightning as Rangers draw first blood

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The intensity was fierce. The score was tied. The goaltending was superb. Nothing separated the Lightning and Rangers for 57 and a half minutes. In a game that seemed destined for overtime, a key role player stepped to the forefront … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers face familiar foe in Lightning

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Derek

The waiting is over. Following two days off in the aftermath of an emotional Game 7 second round win over the Caps thanks to Derek Stepan’s overtime heroics and Henrik Lundqvist’s brilliant goaltending, the Rangers are set to face a … Continue reading →

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Lightning oust Canadiens to advance to Conference Final

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Derek

The Lightning put away the Canadiens finally advancing to the Conference Final. Continue reading →

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