Tag Archives: Marc Staal

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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Vigneault to blame for current state of Rangers

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Derek

Too often when a team falters, it’s pinned on one player. Case in point, the current state of the Rangers. Much has been made of the downturn defenseman Dan Girardi has taken this season. The 31-year old veteran who has … Continue reading →

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A Lost Weekend for struggling Rangers

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Derek

It was a disappointing weekend for the struggling Rangers. After giving up another tying goal in the final minute during a frustrating 3-2 overtime defeat at Detroit, they played a bad home game in a equally exasperating 5-3 loss to … Continue reading →

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Hartford recall Skjei to sub in for Staal

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers visit the Devils tonight in the fourth and final regular season meeting. When the puck is dropped at The Rock in Newark, there will be one change to the lineup. It’ll be Hartford recall Brady Skjei subbing in … Continue reading →

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Rangers avenge McDonagh in orderly fashion

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Derek

This one had some juice to it. From the outset, the guys dressed in the more traditional home white, red and blue played with purpose. The Rangers avenged their captain Ryan McDonagh in orderly fashion. In soundly defeating the Flyers … Continue reading →

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A night fit for a King

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Derek

Leading up to Rivalry Night, the talk centered around Sidney Crosby, who entered on a roll with a seven-game goal streak (10 goals) and 11-game point string (12-10-22). By the night’s conclusion, both Crosby’s streaks were kaput and the discussion … Continue reading →

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Vigneault’s loyalty to Girardi and Staal hurting Rangers

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Derek

As they start the second part of their schedule with the Bruins visiting MSG later, the Rangers find themselves at a crossroads. After going 15-3-2 thru their first 20 games, they’re 6-11-3 since. Even by earning three out of four … Continue reading →

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Stumbling Blueshirts a mess

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Derek

There was a game last night for the Rangers in Winnipeg. Funny thing is I don’t think they realized it. On a night where I skipped watching it for a late shift and then a night out with my coworkers, … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist makes 33 saves for 56th career shutout in 3-0 win over Canes

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers stayed hot behind 33 saves from Henrik Lundqvist in a 3-0 shutout of the Canes. Continue reading →

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Rangers Bounce Back: Raanta shuts out Sharks 4-0

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Derek

Antti Raanta’s first start was a rousing success. The former Hawk stopped all 22 shots in a 4-0 Rangers victory over the Sharks. He didn’t have to stand on his head. But made timely stops before a better team took … Continue reading →

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