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Tag Archives: Mat Barzal
Stanley Cup Qualifying Round Picks
It’s Day One of the NHL expanded playoff format. Over the next week and a half, sixteen teams will compete for a chance to advance in a Best of Five preliminary round. Only eight will make the true Stanley Cup … Continue reading →
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Rangers drop tuneup against Islanders
In the first hockey they’ve played since March, the Rangers had an exhibition game against the Islanders at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. It was a tuneup for both old rivals as they each get ready for their respective Preliminary Series … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, Adam Pelech, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Blueshirts, Brendan Lemieux, Cal Clutterbuck, Casey Cizikas, Devon Toews, exhibition, Filip Chytil, Henrik Lundqvist, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Isles, Jesper Fast, Johnny Boychuk, Kaapo Kakko, Libor Hajek, Marc Staal, Mat Barzal, Matt Martin, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Russ Johnston, Semyon Varlamov, Thomas Greiss, Tony DeAngelo, Toronto, tuneup
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HARD HITS: The Hart Race nobody wants to acknowledge
Last night in a big 3-2 win over the Jets, Oilers center Leon Draisaitl scored twice and picked up an assist to help move Edmonton into second place in the Pacific Division. The power play goal he scored in the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Body Checks, Brad Marchand, Bread Man, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Calder Race, Cale Makar, Canadiens, Chris Kreider, Column, Connor McDavid, David Ayres, David Pastrnak, David Quinn, Dominik Kubalik, Hard Hits, Hart Race, Henrik Lundqvist, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jesper Fast, Jordan Eberle, Leafs, Leon Draisaitl, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, MVP, Oilers, Patrice Bergeron, Quinn Hughes, Rangers, Ryan Strome, Tuukka Rask, Vezina, wildcard
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Game #62 Panarin and Zibanejad save the Rangers in an emotional 4-3 overtime win over gritty Islanders, Georgiev stands on head, McKegg and Howden score
No words. Just a great photograph. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Sometimes, you gotta be lucky. Whether it’s in life or whatever venture, luck being on your side is good. The Rangers were lucky to win … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Anders Lee, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Battle Of New York, Blue Jackets, Blueshirts, Bread Man, Brendan Lemieux, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Brock Nelson, Connor McDavid, David Quinn, Devon Toews, Greg McKegg, Hart Trophy, Hurricanes, Islanders, Isles, Jacob Trouba, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Kaapo Kakko, Leon Draisaitl, Mat Barzal, Michael Dal Colle, Mika Zibanejad, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Pulock, Ryan Strome, Semyon Varlamov, Tony DeAngelo, wildcard race
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HARD HITS: Hockey Day In America
It’s Hockey Day In America. Well, really it was kick-started last night with the big outdoor game played between the LA Kings and Colorado Avalanche at the U. S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Stadium … Continue reading →
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Game #48: Costly mistakes hurt Rangers in 4-2 loss to Islanders without Panarin, hit All-Star break on sour note
You had to figure the Islanders would come with more urgency. Having dropped the first two meetings over the last week and then blowing a home game to the Caps while only getting a point in Carolina via a shootout, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, AHL All-Star, Alexandar Georgiev, Anders Lee, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Barry Trotz, Battle Of New York, Blueshirts, Brady Skjei, Brendan Lemieux, Brock Nelson, Casey Cizikas, Chris Kreider, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Freddy Krueger, Hartford, Igor Shestyorkin, Islanders, Isles, Jacob Trouba, Jesper Fast, Josh Bailey, Kaapo Kakko, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, NHL All-Star, Noah Dobson, offside challenge, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ross Johnston, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Pulock, Ryan Strome, Scott Mayfield, Shocker, Thomas Greiss, Tony DeAngelo
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A Georgiev Statement: Islanders mastery continues for Rangers wildcard, Kreider wins it with 24.6 seconds left
Rangers hero Chris Kreider wears the Broadway Hat after scoring a clutch power play goal to beat the Islanders 3-2 with 24.6 seconds left in regulation. He’s making a strong case to stay. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, Alexandar Georgiev, Anders Lee, Anthony Beauvillier, Artemi Panarin, Battle Of New York, Blueshirts, Brady Skjei, Brett Howden, Brock Nelson, Casey Cizikas, Chris Kreider, coaching casualties, Derick Brassard, Filip Chytil, Gerard Gallant, Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders, Isles, Jacob Trouba, Jeff Gorton, Jesper Fast, John Davidson, John Hynes, Johnny Boychuk, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Kaapo Kakko, Leo Komarov, Marc Staal, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, Nassau Coliseum, Pete DeBoer, Playoff Race, Rangers, Rick Nash, Ross Johnston, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Pulock, Ryan Strome, Semyon Varlamov, Tony DeAngelo
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HARD HITS: How good are the Islanders?
Mat Barzal celebrates a goal in another Islanders win. They’re off to a hot start in Year Two under Barry Trotz. How good are they? AP Photo by Jim McIsaac via Getty Images It’s Year Two for the Islanders under … Continue reading →
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Barzal scores with 2:20 left as Isles take preseason finale 4-2 over young Blueshirts
It was a wild third period. For a game that didn’t mean a whole lot for either side, the action was fast and furious. There were a lot of hits dished out. Some dirty ones including a cheap shot from … Continue reading →
Derek talks Rangers preseason and excitement for a New Era
https://www.pscp.tv/NewYorkPuck/follow What I covered in my return to Periscope is how excited I feel about the Rangers headed into a promising season along with a bright future. Talked some about the 3-1 preseason win over the Islanders. Highlights: Vitali Kravtsov … Continue reading →
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Tagged Adam Fox, Alexandar Georgiev, Artemi Panarin, Battle Of Hudson, Brady Skjei, Brendan Lemieux, Brett Howden, Dan Girardi, Devils, Henrik Lundqvist, Islanders, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jordan Eberle, Kaapo Kakko, Lias Andersson, Marc Staal, Mat Barzal, Mika Zibanejad, Oliver Wahlstrom, P.K. Subban, Pavel Buchnevich, Periscope, Podcast, Rangers, Russian Connection, Vitali Kravtsov
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