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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

Wild OT win over Oilers sends New Jersey into the New Year on a high

Posted on December 31, 2021 by hasan4978

I don’t normally double up on blogs with two in the same day, but this game deserved it – and in a good way for once. Plus I don’t really have much else to do on New Year’s Eve anyway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils | Tagged Alain Nasreddine, Andreas Johnsson, Connor McDavid, Dawson Mercer, Devin Shore, Dougie Hamilton, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Kailer Yamamoto, Leon Draisaitl, Mackenzie Blackwood, Mike Smith, Nico Hischier, Ryan Graves, Ryan McLeod, Ty Smith, Yegor Sharangovich | 1 Comment

Podcast: Derek on Monday’s great first round games, an observation plus a cool story

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek Felix

In my latest podcast over on Spotify, I review a busy first round slate from Monday night that included the Isles edging the Pens in two overtimes along with the Jets finishing off the McDavid/Draisaitl Oilers in an epic triple … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcast | Tagged '00-01, 2021 Playoffs, Barry Trotz, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Connor Hellebuyck, Connor McDavid, Devils, DFlex's Pushing Buttons, first round, Golden Knights, Hockey, Hurricanes, Ilya Sorokin, Isles, Kyle Connor, Leafs, Leon Draisaitl, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Stone, Mike Smith, Neal Pionk, Oilers, Pens, Podcast, Predators, Rangers, Sidney Crosby, Wild, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment

Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Derek Felix

These playoffs have been electric. It is only the first round yet there are so many cool storylines. From the magnificent playoff debut of 20-year old Spencer Knight to backstop the Cats to a 4-1 win in Game Five to … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged 2021 Playoffs, Adam Graves, Aleksander Barkov, Anthony Duclair, Anton Stralman, Brady Skjei, Cam Talbot, Canadiens, Connor McDavid, Golden Knights, Ilya Sorokin, Islanders, Jack Campbell, Jeff Beukeboom, Jesper Fast, Jets, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jordan Eberle, Josh Bailey, Josh Morrissey, Keith Yandle, Kirill Kaprizov, Kyle Connor, Leon Draisaitl, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Messier, Mark Stone, Mason Marchment, Mats Zuccarello, Mike Smith, Morgan Rielly, Neal Pionk, Nick Holden, Nick Suzuki, Nikita Kucherov, Oilers, Panthers, Patric Hornqvist, Penguins, Rangers, Spencer Knight, Tristan Jarry, Wild, William Nylander, Zach Parise | 1 Comment

McDavid and Draisaitl led Oilers spoil Kakko’s big day

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Derek Felix

Kaapo Kakko is all smiles as he celebrates his first career NHL goal. It came in a 4-1 loss to the Oilers. AP Photo by Bruce Bennett via Getty Images The first goal of a promising NHL career came at … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged 1st NHL goal, Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Lemieux, Chris Kreider, Connor McDavid, Dave Tippett, David Quinn, Henrik Lundqvist, Kaapo Kakko, Ken Holland, Leon Draisaitl, Lias Andersson, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Smith, MSG, Oilers, Oscar Klefbom, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Strome | Leave a comment

Kaapo Kakko scores a highlight reel first NHL goal

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Derek Felix

Late in the first period of a scoreless game between the Oilers and Rangers, Kaapo Kakko finally scored his first NHL goal. The wonderful moment came when Ryan Strome was able to make a perfect backhand pass to put the … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged 1st NHL goal, highlight reel, Kaapo Kakko, Mike Smith, Oilers, Rangers, Ryan Strome | Leave a comment

Rangers finally back from vacation to face Oilers

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Derek Felix

Believe it or not, there’s a game this afternoon for the Rangers! It feels like they took a vacation. I kid. But really, what kind of schedule is this? You have teams that played four games already while the Blueshirts … Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, Brady Skjei, Brendan Lemieux, Chris Kreider, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse, Dave Tippett, Filip Chytil, Game Preview, Greg McKegg, Hartford, Henrik Lundqvist, Jacob Trouba, James Neal, Joey Keane, Kaapo Kakko, Leon Draisaitl, Lias Andersson, Libor Hajek, Mika Zibanejad, Mike Smith, Mikko Koskinen, Oilers, Oscar Klefbom, Pavel Buchnevich, Rangers, Ryan Lindgren, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Strome, Sean Day, Vitali Kravtsov, Zack Kassian | Leave a comment

AV meets Gritty, The crazy first round continues

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Derek Felix

Okay. So, Alain Vigneault and the Flyers are a strange fit. It’s gonna be interesting to follow for Ranger fans. The good thing for us is it’s from a distance. That makes it easier. We don’t have to concern ourselves … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2019 NHL Playoffs, Alain Vigneault, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Blues, Brayden Schenn, Capitals, controversial hit, controversy, David Quinn, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Gritty, Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin, Islanders, Jack Hughes, Jaden Schwartz, Johnny Gaudreau, Kaapo Kakko, Lightning, Martin Jones, Martin St. Louis, Mike Smith, Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, Pens, Petr Mrazek, Rangers, Sharks, T.J. Oshie, Teuvo Teravainen, Theo Fleury, Tomas Hertl, Vitali Kravtsov, Warren Foegle, Winnipeg | Leave a comment

Cheap shots, Suspensions and Overtime

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Derek Felix

Day Four of the NHL Playoffs was chaotic. You had three Game Two’s go to overtime. You also had cheap shots and suspensions. One was handed out to Nikita Kucherov for his idiocy. He will serve a one game ban … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2019 NHL Playoffs, Alexander Ovechkin, Avalanche, Ben Bishop, Brad Marchand, Brooks Orpik, Bruins, Capitals, cheap shots, Craig Smith, Flames, Hurricanes, Jake Debrusk, Jordan Staal, Maple Leafs, Mike Smith, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Nikita Kucherov, overtime, Patrick Marleau, Pekka Rinne, Petr Mrazek, Phillip Grubauer, Predators, Sean Monahan, Stars, suspensions, Tom Wilson | Leave a comment

Marner leaves Rask and Bruins in dust

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Derek Felix

It’s funny. But I find myself intrigued by the NHL Playoffs so far. Even though I swore I wouldn’t do it, here I am caving in. I guess it’s the passionate hockey fan in me. What caught my eye on … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged 2019 NHL Playoffs, Alexander Ovechkin, Andrei Svechnikov, Andrew Mangiapane, Auston Matthews, Avalanche, Brad Marchand, Braden Holtby, Bruins, Capitals, David Pastrnak, Flames, Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes, John Tavares, Lars Eller, Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano, Matthew Tkachuk, Mikael Backlund, Mike Smith, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Nicklas Backstrom, Patrice Bergeron, Petr Mrazek, Phillip Grubauer, Sam Bennett, Tuukka Rask, William Nylander | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Mike Smith

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

Wild OT win over Oilers sends New Jersey into the New Year on a high

Podcast: Derek on Monday’s great first round games, an observation plus a cool story

Islanders put Penguins on the brink, Connor’s goal in triple overtime eliminates Oilers, goalies shine including a memorable playoff debut for Cats’ Spencer Knight

McDavid and Draisaitl led Oilers spoil Kakko’s big day

Kaapo Kakko scores a highlight reel first NHL goal

Rangers finally back from vacation to face Oilers

AV meets Gritty, The crazy first round continues

Cheap shots, Suspensions and Overtime

Marner leaves Rask and Bruins in dust

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