Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Rangers End Year with Fourth Consecutive Loss

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers dropped their fourth game in a row by losing a tough one to the Panthers to end a miserable December that saw them win only three times. Continue reading →

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Laviolette Removes Zibanejad from Top Power Play Unit

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Derek

The holiday break did nothing to cure the issues facing the Rangers. Instead, they continued to struggle in a 6-2 loss to the Lightning this past Saturday, Dec. 28. Despite playing a better first period, they found themselves trailing the … Continue reading →

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Laviolette Must Hold Zibanejad Accountable

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Derek

With it officially Christmas break for the NHL, it allows for teams to get some much- needed time off. For the New York Rangers, they can use a reset to try to mentally recover from what’s been a challenging month. … Continue reading →

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Devils Dominate and Troll Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Derek

If it had been a prize fight, they would have stopped it early. On a day when Peter Laviolette made Chris Kreider a healthy scratch, the Rangers were no match for the Devils in a 5-0 laugher at The Prudential … Continue reading →

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Kreider a Healthy Scratch for Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Derek

For the first time this season, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette has decided to make an established star accountable for their struggles. When they line up for Monday’s game against the Devils, Chris Kreider will not be playing hockey. The 33-year-old … Continue reading →

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Panarin deserves to be called out for lackluster play

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Derek

In a game that they trailed by a goal thanks to the splendid work of Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers had a chance to start the third period with 1:39 remaining on a crucial power play. After getting stopped on a … Continue reading →

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Reckless Play by Rempe Tarnishes Positives in Return

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Derek

The good news. The New York Rangers won a hockey game last night by defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Dec. 20. Reilly Smith’s shorthanded goal swung the momentum. Vincent Trocheck notched the game-winner in the second period. Chris Kreider … Continue reading →

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Drama Needs to End for Dysfunctional Rangers

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Derek

It was a nice day in mid-December in New York City. The kind we rarely get around the holiday season. A week before Christmas, the New York Rangers remain in a state of chaos. They managed to lose their third … Continue reading →

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Laviolette Running Out of Answers

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Derek

In another disappointing performance, the New York Rangers fell behind the St. Louis Blues 3-0 before mounting a third period rally that fell short in a 3-2 loss. Mika Zibanejad played just over 13 minutes. The fewest in five years. He still was sent out late with Chris Kreider down a goal. Continue reading →

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Defense Optional: The Decline of the Rangers

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Derek

During a bad stretch of play, the New York Rangers have fallen out of playoff position entering a critical match against the St. Louis Blues. The season is hanging in the balance. Can they turn it around facing better opponents? Continue reading →

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