Tag Archives: Lightning

A friendly Zucc reminder

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Derek

Mats Zuccarello scored the game-winner for the Stars in their 3-2 win over the Predators in Game One tonight. I seem to remember seeing this kind of enthusiasm from Zucc following goals like this one. GET HYPE, @zuccarello36! #GoStars pic.twitter.com/QYENlNNn5P … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: First Round and Beyond

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Derek

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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Game #63: Grittier Blueshirts are winners even if refs handed Bolts extra point

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Derek

Sometimes, this game can be very strange. Rare is the occasion where you can feel like your team won even they the end result says they lost. Such was the case during tonight’s match against the league best Lightning. Even … Continue reading →

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Game #51: Strong third not enough for Rangers in tough 3-2 loss to Lightning

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Derek

“It’s nice that we did keep battling and never quit.” Quinn's postgame reaction. pic.twitter.com/mqNrXQo0Oi — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 3, 2019 Sometimes, the effort is good enough. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always net the end result. Ask the Rangers following … Continue reading →

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Buchnevich to start on second line for Blueshirts against Rangers South

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Derek

With a later start than usual at the world’s most busiest arena, the Blueshirts will play host to Rangers South tonight. Game time isn’t until 8 PM. I have no idea why. It’s not like St. John’s lost badly to … Continue reading →

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Pierre McGuire embarrasses classy Olympic Champion Kendall Coyne during telecast

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Derek

I have never had much issue with Pierre McGuire before. Even though the NBC hockey analyst who broadcasts between the benches can be over talkative and strange at times, I’ve usually found his reporting entertaining. He provides interesting bits and … Continue reading →

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Game #30: Rangers struck by a Lightning Bolt in 6-3 loss

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Well, who didn’t see that coming? The Rangers aren’t in Tampa’s class. So, they got struck by a Lightning Bolt in a predictable 6-3 loss. It came in the form of a Steven Stamkos hat trick. He scored numbers 13, … Continue reading →

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Rangers face tough test at East leading Lightning

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers have a very tough challenge ahead when they visit the East leading Lightning. If they play like Saturday night, it’ll be a disaster. You can’t play one good period like they got away with in the wild … Continue reading →

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Summer of calm for Hudson rivals, Rangers and Devils

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Derek

It’s now been over a week since all the fireworks 🎇 were fired on the first day of free agency. Following John Tavares’ impactful decision to go home like Dorothy to Kansas Toronto, leaving a gaping hole for the Islanders … Continue reading →

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Are the Rangers in or out on the Karlsson trade?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Derek

Last night, rumors swirled that Ottawa and Tampa Bay had agreed in principle to a trade involving Erik Karlsson. Of course, it was refuted by reliable TSN source Elliotte Friedman. https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1015064226325413888?s=21 Quite honestly, I’ve had enough of the Karlsson stuff. … Continue reading →

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