Tag Archives: Lightning

What Hurricanes’ trade for Guentzel signals for Rangers with deadline looming

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Derek

For the last day, the rumors were rampant that the Rangers were involved in a deal for Jake Guentzel. Despite the asking price, they were focused on trying to acquire the proven scoring forward for the home stretch. With several … Continue reading →

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Rangers Respond Out of the Break

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Derek

A week off is all the Rangers needed to get back on track. After struggling in January, they’ve responded by taking the first three games out of the break. Going back to a win over the Senators on Jan. 27, … Continue reading →

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Laviolette faces an interesting goalie decision

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Derek

Following their feelgood win over the Avalanche on Monday, the Rangers were back to work at practice in Greenburgh. As they prepared for the Lightning who visit Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, coach Peter Laviolette faces an interesting goalie decision. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Make the Quick Choice for Avalanche

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Derek

Believe it or not, the New York Rangers play a hockey game later tonight. For the first time since Jan. 27, they’ll return to the Garden ice to host the Colorado Avalanche. Although they’ve played 49 games, the second half … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers to Big Victory over Lightning

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

In what amounted to two teams headed in different directions, the Rangers were too much for the Lightning, defeating them 5-1 in Tampa to end 2023 with a big victory on Saturdaynught. The win was a good response to a … Continue reading →

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2023-24 Season Focus: Tampa Bay Lightning

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Derek

ATLANTIC DIVISION Tampa Bay Lightning (3rd) 2022-23 Record: 46-30-6 98 Pts Eliminated in First Round by Maple Leafs Key Subtractions: Alex Killorn (signed with Ducks), Ross Colton (traded to Avalanche), Pat Maroon (traded to Wild), Corey Perry (signed with Blackhawks), … Continue reading →

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Long summer nears completion, hockey on deck

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Derek

It’s been a long summer. If you’re a hockey fan anyway. The off-season can feel like two parts. The first is like a bolt of lightning before a storm. That describes the beginning of free agency. In one word, chaotic. … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Retirements of Bergeron, Krejci impact Bruins, The Metro Division continues to improve, Pens’ addition of Karlsson should make it tougher

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Derek

In the dog days of summer, news isn’t as busy for hockey. However, with the recent retirements of Bruins’ legends Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, there’s a big opportunity for some teams who missed the playoffs last season. Boston subtracted … Continue reading →

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July 1 FA Frenzy: Reviewing the big signings and moves around the league

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Derek

On Saturday, July 1st, the NHL free agency period got underway. On Canada Day, a flurry of activity took place yesterday. It was busy. There were a lot of signings. Some players re-signed while others moved to new cities. Such … Continue reading →

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Controversial decision that gave Kings overtime win over Oilers part of a league problem

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Derek

Late Friday night in Los Angeles, the Kings and Oilers battled into overtime of a very competitive Game Three. There were plenty of physical battles between two Western rivals that don’t like each other. The intriguing first round series is … Continue reading →

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