Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Game #71: Playing out the string isn’t fun as Rangers Flame out in Calgary

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Derek

FIVE POINTS FOR CHUCKY!#NYRvsCGY | #Flames pic.twitter.com/HAcgwbL0Oh — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) March 16, 2019 I’ll be honest. As the season winds down, it gets harder and harder to watch these games. The Rangers are a very bad team since trading … Continue reading →

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Hajek a bright spot in helping Lundqvist get a rare win last night

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Derek

These days, there really isn’t much to write home about if you’re a Rangers or Devils fan. Even a third rivalry game of four didn’t have much juice last night. With both teams headed for playoff misses, these games don’t … Continue reading →

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Game #67: Athanasiou beats Lundqvist in the shootout to deal Rangers another tough loss

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Derek

When the Rangers and Red Wings get together, there’s always one guarantee. Henrik Lundqvist and Jimmy Howard will have a goalie duel that is decided by a goal. It also usually requires extras. That was the case tonight with Howard … Continue reading →

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Why even bother rescinding the major call on Zibanejad?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Derek

A day following the unfortunate circumstance that went against the Rangers’ leading scorer Mika Zibanejad in a 1-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday night, the league predictably rescinded the five minute boarding major penalty and game misconduct on the … Continue reading →

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Refs ineptness doesn’t help Rangers in 1-0 shutout loss to Stars

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Derek

Screw the recap. I’m just going to post this gif from The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman. Let it sink in. Watch closely. Mika Zibanejad tries to avoid hitting Radek Faksa. He sees a vulnerable Faksa in a tough spot after taking … Continue reading →

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Game #63: Grittier Blueshirts are winners even if refs handed Bolts extra point

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Derek

Sometimes, this game can be very strange. Rare is the occasion where you can feel like your team won even they the end result says they lost. Such was the case during tonight’s match against the league best Lightning. Even … Continue reading →

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A heartbroken Lundqvist showed the human side of sports

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Derek

One of the most unique player and teammate I ever played with. Brings so much to the table. Will miss you a ton! 😔My favorite moment as a Ranger, “We’re going to the finals!!” #36 #Zuuuuk pic.twitter.com/qMK5a54X21 — Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts stand up to Capitals in wild overtime loss

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Derek

Str🥊me pic.twitter.com/GYiX6umsaK — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 24, 2019 A day following the first domino to fall in popular teammate Mats Zuccarello, the Rangers showed that they wouldn’t be bullied by the Capitals in a wild 6-5 overtime loss … Continue reading →

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On emotional day, Rangers show resolve in convincing win over Devils as Zuccarello says goodbye

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Derek

One of the most unique player and teammate I ever played with. Brings so much to the table. Will miss you a ton! 😔My favorite moment as a Ranger, “We’re going to the finals!!” #36 #Zuuuuk pic.twitter.com/qMK5a54X21 — Henrik Lundqvist … Continue reading →

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The plot thickens for Zuccarello and Hayes

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Derek

A day after losing streak home to Minnesota 4-1, the Rangers are gearing up to trade two of their best players. With Monday’s trade deadline at 3 PM fast approaching, it could happen anytime between now and then. That leaves … Continue reading →

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