Tag Archives: Mika Zibanejad

Game #46: Rangers respond with excellent 6-2 win over Hurricanes

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Derek

It’s been a while since this team gave a complete 60-minute effort. The Rangers responded to coach David Quinn’s criticism by flat out dominating the Hurricanes with a resounding 6-2 home win at The Garden. This was their best game … Continue reading →

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Game #44: Zuccarello late goal gives Rangers hard fought 2-1 win over Islanders to earn split

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Derek

Right place. Right time.#NYR get their first win in the Barclays Center off a Zuuuuuuucc goal! pic.twitter.com/RndCLV0qOM — MSG Networks (@MSGNetworks) January 12, 2019 Not every game is a Picasso or Renoir. When it comes to The Rivalry, sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

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Game #42: A better effort not enough as Rangers lose fourth in a row to Golden Knights, 4-2

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Derek

The second half officially began the same way the first half ended. It’s not going to get any better. At least they competed tonight in Vegas. Unlike the past three losses with the previous two unwatchable, the Rangers gave a … Continue reading →

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Game #37: A Statement third period gives Rangers deserving 4-3 road win over Predators

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I wasn’t expecting a whole lot going into Nashville. Anyone who’s followed this team knows how much of a disaster they’ve been on the road. On paper, it seemed like a mismatch. Maybe for that reason, I … Continue reading →

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Game #35: Christmas blah shootout Flyers 3 Rangers 2

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Derek

The shootout is such a crummy way to decide these games. Especially following an exciting five-minute three-on-three. So, the Rangers were victimized in the skill competition by the Flyers to drop the final game before Christmas, 3-2. It’s a flip … Continue reading →

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Game #33: Comeback Kids as Rangers rally with big third in 3-1 win over Ducks

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Derek

🚨🚨🚨 in the 3rd for the #NYR win! 👀 them all ⬇️ https://t.co/CN2UjlRVRf — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 19, 2018 Let me start off this post by saying last night’s game won’t go down as a NHL classic. It … Continue reading →

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Why not let Chytil play in the World Junior Championship?

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Derek

As the Rangers prepare for the Coyotes in Game #33 of 82 later at MSG, I can’t help but wonder if Filip Chytil would be better served playing in the upcoming World Junior Championship. The IIHF Under-20 WJC is a … Continue reading →

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Stepan’s Revenge: Rangers blow three goal lead in 4-3 overtime loss to Coyotes

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Derek

AP Photo courtesy Getty Images It’s been a long time since Derek Stepan scored in overtime. In fact, his last one was a memorable goal that sent the Rangers to the Conference Final in the Spring of 2015 on a … Continue reading →

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A Birthday win! Rangers claw Panthers in shootout 5-4

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Derek

What would a birthday be without some hockey? Well, in my case, not as fun. The Rangers played on my birthday. This time, it came on the road that hasn’t been too friendly. They entered tonight’s match with only three … Continue reading →

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Rangers finally back in action at Panthers

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Derek

The vacation is over. Well, it sure felt like it. The Rangers had the week off until this weekend. Oh. They practiced a lot. When you lose five of six including two brutal performances in back-to-back losses at Montreal and … Continue reading →

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