Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Despite encouraging win over Blue Jackets, Rangers not doing Lafreniere any favors

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Derek

Winning is supposed to be fun. But if you think this is a Cup contender, you need your head examined. Making the playoffs is a goal for this team. By winning 5-3 over the Blue Jackets, the Rangers checked off … Continue reading →

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Chytil lands on IR, McKegg recalled

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Derek

The Rangers are finally back in action when they visit the Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM. It’ll be their first game since a 4-3 home win over the Panthers on Monday. After missing Monday’s game with an injury due … Continue reading →

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Rangers hang on to pass test against pesky Cats, Gallant not happy but win snaps three-game losing streak

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Derek

Framing this moment for K'Andre Miller pic.twitter.com/ZmCDlkwh3D — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) November 9, 2021 “That’s a little maybe too nerve racking at the end. But we pulled it off at the end and got the win. … You try … Continue reading →

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McDavid and Draisaitl Oilers burn Blueshirts for second straight overtime loss, Questions for Gallant and Rangers organization

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Derek

A few nights removed from losing to the Canucks in overtime to end their road dominance, the Blueshirts suffered a worse defeat in extras at the explosive Oilers. On a night Edmonton finally retired Kevin Lowe’s number 4, the Oilers … Continue reading →

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An Igor Heist: Shesterkin steals a win over the Kraken, Fox nets winner for Blueshirts

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Derek

Plain and simple, this was highway robbery committed by Igor Shesterkin. It was an Igor Heist in Seattle. Without the evolving 25-year old Russian netminder, the Rangers would’ve been minced meat at Climate Pledge Arena. Instead, they can thank their … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Flame Out in deserved home loss, Sloppy Play and Turnovers doom four game win streak

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Derek

It was a home fizzle. In their return from a perfect 4-0 road trip, the Rangers flamed out literally in a dismal 5-1 loss to Calgary at a less than capacity MSG. More on the attendance later. Playing for the … Continue reading →

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Kreider sparks historic comeback win as Rangers get gritty goals to stun the Senators late, Goodrow nets game-winner

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Derek

For more than two periods, the Rangers had little going on in the final game of a four game road trip at Ottawa. After Josh Norris beat Alex Georgiev from way out 64 seconds into the third to put the … Continue reading →

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Backed by Shesterkin, Rangers continue successful road trip in wins over Toronto and Nashville, Panarin finally scores and Chytil clicks with Lafreniere and Blais minus Kakko/Strome

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Derek

Sometimes, it’s as simple as the goalie standing tall against good opponents. Since giving up the Miro Heiskanen overtime winner in his season debut that he felt he should’ve had last Thursday, Igor Shesterkin has been on a roll. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hometown kid Lafreniere gets game-winner to give Rangers first victory of season over Canadiens, Shesterkin stands tall

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Derek

The biggest story entering the third game of the season was the return home for Alexis Lafreniere in Montreal. Although the former 2020 top pick is from the Province of Quebec, that’s right outside the big Canadian city. Playing in … Continue reading →

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Tough Lineup gets exposed by Ovechkin, Caps in forgettable Season Opener

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Derek

This was one to forget. It’s a good thing the Rangers have another game tonight when they play host to the Stars in the home opener. Everything that could go wrong did in a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Caps … Continue reading →

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