Tag Archives: Matt Rempe

Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading

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Zibanejad leads the Rangers in Game 1 win over Hurricanes

It got a little dicey late. But the Rangers skated past the Hurricanes 4-3 to take Game 1 of the best of seven series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They started the second round off on the right … Continue reading

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Second Round Series Preview: Rangers face true test against Hurricanes

Two years ago, the same teams met in the second round. Until the conclusion, home ice meant plenty. Then, the Rangers flipped the script and stormed the Hurricanes 6-2 to win the deciding seventh game in Raleigh. It’s a second … Continue reading

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Chytil decision should wait

With the Rangers waiting to see who their next opponent will be in the second round, they can sit back and watch the Islanders and Hurricanes battle it out in Game 5 later tonight. The Hurricanes need one more victory … Continue reading

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Blueshirts did what was expected in first round sweep

When you’re the number one overall seed, a lot of pressure comes with it. That’s precisely what the Rangers are playing for this spring. In sweeping the Capitals out of the first round, they did exactly what was expected.  There … Continue reading

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How Sweep It Is: Rangers finish off the Capitals to advance to Second Round

How sweep it is. The Rangers took care of business by defeating the Capitals 4-2 to advance to the second round. They swept the best of seven series. Now, they’ll await the winner between the Hurricanes and Islanders. The Canes … Continue reading

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Experts Chime in on Rempe hit

Matt Rempe remains a hot topic in the playoffs. In his first series, the 21-year-old rookie forward has been noticeable for the Rangers against the Capitals. It’s hard not to see what he brings to the table. A player with … Continue reading

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Shesterkin slams the door shut to put Rangers within a game of Second Round

The Rangers are one win away from reaching the second round. In stifling the Capitals to take Game 3 by a score of 3-1 at Capital One Arena, they silenced the crowd who rocked the red. On Sunday night, they’ll … Continue reading

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Rangers go two up on Capitals: Dig deep to take Game 2

It didn’t come easy. Two days later, the Rangers held off the Capitals in a hard fought game. They dug deep for a 4-3 win to take Game 2 at a loud Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. They now … Continue reading

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Rempe Believes he’s Built for Playoffs

His initiation to the Stanley Cup Playoffs came early. Out came Matt Rempe for his first shift over a minute into Game 1 for the Rangers. Immediately, he heard the MSG sellout crowd chant, “Rempe, Rempe!!” Ever since his arrival, … Continue reading

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