Tag Archives: Kris Letang

Pens even series against Caps

The #Pens tied up the #Caps with a Game Two win. The recap: Continue reading

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League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading

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Pens take Game Three 3-1: Awful third puts Rangers in trouble

The Rangers were awful in the third period in Game 3. What went wrong? #NYR #Pens Continue reading

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Rangers vs Penguins: Hornqvist hat trick gives Pens 5-2 win in Game One

The Penguins drew first blood. Patric Hornqvist’s first career playoff hat trick highlighted a Pens’ 5-2 win over the Rangers taking Game One. Despite getting outplayed early, Pittsburgh took advantage of awful breakdowns from the Rangers. Much like their inconsistent … Continue reading

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Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading

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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

To the surprise of no one, the Rangers will be taking on the Penguins in a first round rematch. Once the Islanders sat half their lineup and removed Thomas Greiss after the first, it was obvious that they preferred to … Continue reading

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Rangers and Islanders still undetermined, Playoff and Award races Update

The Islanders will decide who faces who in Round 1. Win and they play the Pens. Rangers either face Pens or Panthers pending Flyers/Isles result. Continue reading

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Crosby burns Rangers in overtime

In the final regular season match-up at least, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins sent a message. For the third consecutive time, the Rangers lost to the Pens. This time, it came 3-2 in overtime on a Crosby deflection with 30 … Continue reading

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Rangers look to slow down Crosby, Pens

A while back, the Pens were underachieving. Then they fired coach Mike Johnston and replaced him with former Rangers assistant Mike Sullivan, who had been coaching AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. It took some time for them to get on track. Finally, … Continue reading

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NHL Playoffs: Rangers and Penguins ready for Game 1

The Rangers and Penguins are ready for Game 1 of their first round series. How do they stack up? Continue reading

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