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McDavid and Draisaitl led Oilers spoil Kakko’s big day
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
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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
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Kaapo Kakko scores a highlight reel first NHL goal
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
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Rangers finally back from vacation to face Oilers
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
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AV meets Gritty, The crazy first round continues
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
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Cheap shots, Suspensions and Overtime
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
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Marner leaves Rask and Bruins in dust
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
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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
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Devils trade for Mirco Mueller
After a quiet offseason I was looking forward to the expansion draft leadup. I admit I was as guilty as anyone of thinking the Devils would be able to get something big done this week before the draft. I underestimated … Continue reading
Posted in Devils
Tagged Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson, Andy Greene, Beau Bennett, Damon Severson, Eric Gelinas, John Moore, Johnathan Drouin, Jon Merrill, Jonas Brodin, Kyle Palmieri, Mike Cammalleri, Mike Smith, Mirco Mueller, Nathan Belieau, Ray Shero, Sami Vatanen, Taylor Hall, Travis Zajac
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Rangers quiet before roster freeze for Vegas Expansion Draft
The last two days, plenty of trade rumors were the focus with the roster freeze coming in anticipation of the Las Vegas Expansion Draft. The Golden Knights will begin selecting players from all 30 NHL rosters beginning tomorrow. The expansion … Continue reading
Rangers howl past Coyotes 4-1 in Yandle’s return
It was a successful return for Keith Yandle. Facing his former team, he had an assist and got a nice video tribute during a stoppage in the first period. Most importantly, the Rangers took care of business howling past the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Kreider, Coyotes, Dan Boyle, Dan Girardi, Jesper Fast, JT Miller, Keith Yandle, Kevin Hayes, Martin Hanzal, Mike Smith, NY Rangers, Shane Doan
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Stempniak’s late heroics rescue Rangers past Coyotes
Since a good start, it’s been a tough first year on Broadway for Lee Stempniak. The likable 32-year old West Seneca, New York native has persevered despite being miscast on the fourth line. His first two-goal game of the season … Continue reading
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Tagged Cam Talbot, Chris Kreider, Coyotes, Dominic Moore, John Moore, Kevin Hayes, Lee Stempniak, Mike Smith, Rangers, Sam Gagner
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