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HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Derek Felix

After finally exercising the demons by beating the Lightning in the first round, the Maple Leafs couldn’t follow up their first playoff series win in 19 years with a successful second round. Instead, they were hardly competitive in the first … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek Felix

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2023, Adam Fox, Adam Pelech, Adrian Kempe, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Lyon, Alex Newhook, Alex Pietrangelo, Alexandar Georgiev, Anders Lee, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Anthony Cirelli, Antti Raanta, Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin, Artturi Lehkonen, Auston Matthews, Avalanche, Barclay Goodrow, Blake Wheeler, Bo Horvat, Bowen Byram, Brad Marchand, Braden Schneider, Brady Skjei, Brandon Hagel, Brandon Montour, Brayden Point, Brenden Dillon, Brent Burns, Brock Nelson, Bruins, Cale Makar, Carter Verhaeghe, Chandler Stephenson, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Kreider, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse, David Krejci, David Pastrnak, Dawson Mercer, Devils, Devon Toews, Dmitry Orlov, Dougie Hamilton, Drew Doughty, Eastern Conference, Erik Johnson, Esa Lindell, Evan Bouchard, Evander Kane, Filip Gustavsson, first round, Golden Knights, Hampus Lindholm, Hurricanes, Ilya Samsonov, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, J.T. Compher, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Jani Hakanpaa, Jared Spurgeon, Jason Robertson, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jesper Bratt, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jets, Jimmy Vesey, Joel Eriksson-Ek, John Marino, John Tavares, Jonas Brodin, Jonathan Marchessault, Joonas Korpisalo, Jordan Staal, Joseph Woll, Josh Morrissey, Kevin Fiala, Kings, Kirill Kaprizov, Kraken, Kyle Connor, Kyle Palmieri, Lauren Brossoit, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Linus Ullmark, Luke Schenn, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marcus Johansson, Mark Scheifele, Martin Necas, Mason Marchment, Mat Barzal, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, Matthew Tkachuk, Mattias Ekholm, Mika Zibanejad, Mike McLeod, Mikhail Sergachev, Mikko Rantanen, Miles Wood, Miro Heiskanen, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Nathan Bastian, Nathan MacKinnon, NHL, Nico Hischier, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Panthers, Patrice Bergeron, Patrick Kane, Phillip Danault, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Predictions, Rangers, Reilly Smith, Roope Hintz, Ryan Graves, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan O'Reilly, Ryan Pulock, Sam Girard, Sam Reinhart, Scott Mayfield, Sebastian Aho, Shea Theodore, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stanley-Cup, Stars, Steven Stamkos, Stuart Skinner, Teuvo Teravainen, Timo Meier, Tomas Tatar, Tyler Motte, Tyler Seguin, Valeri Nichushkin, Victor Hedman, Viktor Arvidsson, Vincent Trocheck, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko, Vladislav Gavrikov, Western Conference, Wild, William Karlsson, William Nylander, Wyatt Johnson, Zach Hyman, Zach Parise | Leave a comment

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Who will be left standing in a hard to predict postseason?

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Derek Felix

They say that stories write themselves. In some cases, that’s true. Take for example the Canadiens last year. They were left for dead after going down three games to one in the first round against the rival Maple Leafs. Then, … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 2022, Aaron Ekblad, Adam Fox, Adrian Kempe, Aleksander Barkov, Alex Edler, Alex Iafallo, Alex Ovechkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Andre Burakovsky, Andrei Svechnikov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andrew Copp, Andrew Mangiapane, Anthony Duclair, Anton Lundell, Antti Raanta, Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin, Arthur Kaliyev, Auston Matthews, Avalanche, Barclay Goodrow, Blake Coleman, Blues, Brad Marchand, Brayden Point, Brayden Schenn, Brian Dumoulin, Bruins, Cale Makar, Cam Talbot, Capitals, Casey DeSmith, Charlie McAvoy, Chris Kreider, Claude Giroux, Colton Parayko, Connor McDavid, Darcy Kuemper, Darnell Nurse, David Pastrnak, David Perron, David Rittich, Devon Toews, Drew Doughty, Dustin Brown, Dylan Dube, Eastern Conference, Elias Lindholm, Erik Haula, Evan Bouchard, Evander Kane, Evgeni Malkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, Flames, Frank Vatrano, Freddie Andersen, Gabriel Landeskog, Gerard Gallant, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, Ivan Barbashev, Jaccob Slavin, Jack Campbell, Jacob Markstrom, Jacob Trouba, Jake Debrusk, Jake Guentzel, Jake Oettinger, Jamie Benn, Jared Spurgeon, Jason Robertson, Jeremy Swayman, Joe Pavelski, Joel Eriksson-Ek, John Carlson, John Klingberg, John Tavares, Johnny Gaudreau, Jonas Brodin, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jonathan Quick, Jordan Binnington, Jordan Staal, Justin Faulk, Juuse Saros, Kailer Yamamoto, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Fiala, Kings, Kirill Kaprizov, Kris Letang, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Linus Ullmark, Luke Kunin, MacKenzie Weegar, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marcus Foligno, Mark Giordano, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, Matt Duchene, Matt Roy, Matthew Tkachuk, Mattias Ekholm, Mika Zibanejad, Mikael Backlund, Mikael Granlund, Mike Smith, Mikey Anderson, Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Nicklas Backstrom, Nikita Kucherov, Nino Niederreiter, Noah Hanifin, Oilers, Panthers, Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Buchnevich, Penguins, Phillip Danault, postseason, Predators, Preview, Rangers, Rasmus Andersson, Rickard Rakell, Robert Thomas, Roman Josi, Roope Hintz, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Reinhart, Sebastian Aho, Sergei Bobrovsky, Seth Jarvis, Sidney Crosby, Spencer Knight, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Stars, Steven Stamkos, T.J. Oshie, Tanner Jeannot, Taylor Hall, Tom Wilson, Tony DeAngelo, Trevor Moore, Tristan Jarry, Tyler Seguin, Tyler Toffoli, Tyson Barrie, Val Nichushkin, Victor Hedman, Viktor Arvidsson, Ville Husso, Vincent Trocheck, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko, Wild, William Nylander, Zach Hyman | Leave a comment

Predators out-grind Rangers in playoff style shutout, Kreider speaks up

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

This one was all about style. It wasn’t fancy. But rather a grinding, physical game that was hard fought. Despite playing without stars Matt Duchene and Ryan Johansen, the Predators out-hit and out-grinded the Rangers to win a playoff style … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Alex Georgiev, Alexandre Carrier, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Blueshirts, Chris Kreider, Eeli Tolvanen, Filip Chytil, Filip Forsberg, Gerard Gallant, Jacob Trouba, John Hynes, Julien Gauthier, Juuse Saros, Kaapo Kakko, Libor Hajek, Luke Kunin, Mark Borowiecki, Matt Duchene, Mattias Ekholm, Mika Zibanejad, Nashville, Nils Lundkvist, Patrik Nemeth, Philip Tomasino, Predators, Preds, Rangers, Roman Josi, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Strome, Yakov Trenin | Leave a comment

Hunted down by Predators, Ellis elbows Buchnevich in head, Panarin scores in fifth straight to hit 20

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Derek Felix

There are going to be times where you play well enough to win, but lose. And vice versa. It evens out during the season. A very special puck drop on @gardenofdreams night! You are awesome Gianna!!!#NYR | @NYRangers pic.twitter.com/VF0W44LdaD — … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Alexandar Georgiev, Artemi Panarin, Brady Skjei, Brendan Lemieux, Chris Kreider, Juuse Saros, Mattias Ekholm, Mika Zibanejad, Nick Bonino, Pavel Buchnevich, Predators, Rangers, Rocco Grimaldi, Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis | Leave a comment

A review of Game 1: Rangers lose 3-2 to Nashville

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Derek Felix

It was an emotional night at MSG. New coach David Quinn finally got a taste of what the NHL is all about. Even though his team didn’t win, they gave a good effort in a tough 3-2 home loss to … Continue reading →

Posted in NY Rangers | Tagged Adam McQuaid, Brendan Smith, Brett Howden, Chris Kreider, Cody McLeod, Craig Smith, David Quinn, Filip Chytil, Filip Forsberg, Game recap, Henrik Lundqvist, Jesper Fast, Jimmy Vesey, John Amirante, Kevin Fiala, Kevin Hayes, Kevin Shattenkirk, Kyle Turris, Marc Staal, Mats Zuccarello, Mattias Ekholm, Mika Zibanejad, Neal Pionk, P.K. Subban, Pavel Buchnevich, Pekka Rinne, Predators, Rangers, Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, Viktor Arvidsson, Vinni Lettieri, Vladislav Namestnikov | Leave a comment

Game 9: Hayes,Fast, Vesey dominate in big Rangers 4-2 win over Predators

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Derek Felix

The losing streak is officially over. After coming close the past two games in getting points, the Rangers finally earned their second win of the season by defeating the Predators 4-2. Their first victory since a 2-0 shutout of the … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Brady Skjei, Brendan Smith, Chris Kreider, David Desharnais, Filip Forsberg, Glenn Hall, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller, Jesper Fast, Jimmy Vesey, Juuse Saros, Kevin Hayes, Mattias Ekholm, Nick Holden, NYRangers, Predators, Roman Josi, Ryan Johansen | Leave a comment

Stanley Cup underway: Predators vs Penguins

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Derek Felix

Stanley Cup! Some thoughts on the big series between Predators and Penguins #StanleyCupFinals Continue reading →

Posted in Stanley Cup | Tagged Bryan Rust, Chris Kunitz, Connor Sheary, Evgeni Malkin, Filip Forsberg, James Neal, Justin Schultz, Matt Murray, Mattias Ekholm, Mike Fisher, Mike Sullivan, Patric Hornqvist, Pekka Rinne, Penguins, Peter Laviolette, Phil Kessel, PK Subban, Predators, Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Final | Leave a comment

HARD HITS: Battle for Stanley Cup a war of attrition

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Derek Felix

This is my latest. A hockey column on the Conference Finals. Plus some hard hits on NYR, Caps, Habs. Continue reading →

Posted in Column | Tagged Austin Watson, Brian Dumoulin, Canadiens, Caps, Colin Wilson, Colton Sissons, Column, Conference Finals, Corey Perry, Craig Anderson, Dion Phaneuf, Ducks, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Filip Forsberg, Hard Hits, Henrik Lundqvist, injuries, Jake Guentzel, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, John Gibson, Jonathan Bernier, Kyle Turris, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Murray, Mattias Ekholm, Mike Fisher, Mike Sullivan, P.K. Subban, Pekka Rinne, Pens, Phil Kessel, Preds, Rangers, Rickard Rakell, Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Kesler, Sens, Sidney Crosby | Leave a comment

Game #33 Pirri benched, Puempel returns as Rangers visit Nashville

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Derek Felix

Game Preview: Tonight, @nyrangers take on @predsnhl in what should be a good challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Game Preview | Tagged Alain Vigneault, Brandon Pirri, Chris Kreider, Colin Wilson, Craig Smith, Dan Girardi, Derek Stepan, Filip Forsberg, Game Preview, Henrik Lundqvist, J.T. Miller, James Neal, Juuse Saros, Kevin Klein, Marc Staal, Matt Puempel, Mattias Ekholm, Mike Fisher, Mike Ribeiro, P.K. Subban, Predators, Rangers, Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, Ryan Johansen, Ryan McDonagh, shorthanded goals, Viktor Arvidsson | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Mattias Ekholm

HARD HITS: Leafs’ latest playoff failure leaves more questions for Toronto

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Who will be left standing in a hard to predict postseason?

Predators out-grind Rangers in playoff style shutout, Kreider speaks up

Hunted down by Predators, Ellis elbows Buchnevich in head, Panarin scores in fifth straight to hit 20

A review of Game 1: Rangers lose 3-2 to Nashville

Game 9: Hayes,Fast, Vesey dominate in big Rangers 4-2 win over Predators

Stanley Cup underway: Predators vs Penguins

HARD HITS: Battle for Stanley Cup a war of attrition

Game #33 Pirri benched, Puempel returns as Rangers visit Nashville

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