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Rangers prepare for rematch with Penguins

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Derek

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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Crosby burns Rangers in overtime

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Derek

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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My Overtime Experience

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Derek

Playoff overtime is nerve racking for both players and fans. My OT experience at the bar. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: McDonagh Mic’d Up For Hagelin’s Series Clincher

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Derek

How cool is it for a hockey play when one of their teammates scores in overtime to wrap up a series? Here’s how it looked through the eyes of Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh when Carl Hagelin scored at 10:52 of … Continue reading →

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Purple Hayes Delivers The OT Winner

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Derek

Kevin Hayes needed a goal. At least that was the sentiment expressed by MSG’s Steve Valiquette. One I agreed with. Hayes’ first career playoff goal couldn’t have come at a better time. His goal at 3:14 of overtime lifted the … Continue reading →

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Rangers need killer instinct against chippy Pens

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

When the puck drops for Game 4 at Consol Energy Center, the Rangers will look to win their second straight road game from the Penguins. If they can, they’ll be able to return to MSG for Game 5 Friday with … Continue reading →

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Rangers hang on to beat Pens 2-1 in Game 3

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers made it more difficult than it had to be but prevailed 2-1 in Game 3 over the Penguins to take back home ice. Continue reading →

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Game 2 Review: Penguins outplay Rangers to even series

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Derek

In the playoffs, there’s no such thing as a guarantee. Before the series, most prognosticators had the Rangers winning easy over the Penguins in four or five games. Not so fast. It was the underdog who was ready from the … Continue reading →

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Quick start propels Rangers past Penguins 2-1 in Game 1

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Derek

By the thunderous sound of the crowd, the fans were ready. They’d been waiting for this. Everyone has. The Rangers didn’t disappoint using a quick start to edge the Penguins 2-1 and take Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Rangers and Penguins ready for Game 1

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Derek

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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