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Stepan and Kreider rally Blueshirts past Lightning

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Derek

Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider remained hot. They rallied the Blueshirts from an early two-goal deficit to a more satisfying 3-2 home win over the Lightning at MSG. Stepan tallied twice and assisted on Kreider’s game-winner with 15:14 left in … Continue reading →

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Rangers visit Lightning in final game of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers visit the Lightning in the final game of 2015. Having dropped eight straight away from MSG (0-6-2), they will face the team that beat them in a emotionally draining Eastern Conference Final. It still hurts. That … Continue reading →

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Improving Sabres visit Lightning in fourth and final meeting

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

Rebuilding takes time. That much is known. For the Sabres, they’re showing improvement under new coach Dan Bylsma. Winners of two of their last three, they visit the talented Lightning tonight. At 6-8-0 with 12 points in the first 14 … Continue reading →

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Around The League: Eichel scores in NHL debut, Lightning win 3-on-3 roller derby

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Derek

It was an exciting Night 2 in the NHL with Jack Eichel scoring in his Sabres debut. Plus a wild and wacky 3 on 3 overtime in Tampa. Continue reading →

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Rangers and Lightning headline East as Stanley Cup favorites

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Derek

With prospect tournaments concluding and training camps on the horizon, the preseason Stanley Cup were released. Yahoo Sports NHL tweeted out Stanley Cup odds via bodog.ca along with who the favorites are to win the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. … Continue reading →

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Thank you Marty: A Tribute to Martin St. Louis

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Derek

Martin St. Louis retired today. Here’s my tribute to one of my favorite players. Future Hall Of Famer! 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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Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Derek

So, it’s Hawks and Lightning for the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks prevailed over the Ducks 5-3 in Game 7 last night allowing another road team to prevail. So much for home ice. As it turned out, Chicago’s championship experience and … Continue reading →

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Former Blueshirts Get Last Laugh

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Derek

Well, so much for logic prevailing. Perhaps the Lightning had a secret ingredient in their locker room that helped them bounce back from a Game 6 7-3 home humiliation to respond in the best way possible. By shutting out the … 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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