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Bolts edge Islanders to quiet The Barn in Game Three

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Derek

The excitement was palpable. The first big game hosted by Nassau Coliseum in 28 years lived up to the hype. With the Islanders competing in the Conference Finals Stanley Cup Semifinals for a second consecutive year outside the bubble, it … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Game Five for Islanders/Penguins, Bruins finish off Capitals, Oilers’ meltdown in The Peg, Plus Rick Middleton ranks as worst Rangers’ trade ever

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Derek

It was a week ago that there was a lot of excitement for fans of 16 NHL teams. Now, we’re down to 14 with two more teams facing elimination tonight. The Avalanche are already waiting for the Golden Knights, who … Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Three overtimes and an unbelievable finish provide fans with excitement, Panthers and Lightning put on a show

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Derek

There’s nothing like Playoff Hockey. How much so? Even celebrities from other sports take notice. Playoff hockey just hits different — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) May 16, 2021 Aside from being nice on the eyes, apparently former LGPA pro golfer Paige … Continue reading →

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No Extra Effort Required: Rangers outclassed by grittier Islanders, Playoffs?!?!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Derek

What followed after Adam Fox was presented the Steven McDonald Award was a total letdown. Or meltdown. Your choice. In what amounted to a clinic from a grittier and hungrier opponent, the Rangers were outclassed entirely by the bitter rival … Continue reading →

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Despite comeback, Rangers suffer a crushing loss to enemy Islanders in overtime, Chytil turnover leads to Pulock winner, Kravtsov records first NHL point

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Derek

In the first of many match-ups between Russian comrades, Igor Shestyorkin lost to Ilya Sorokin in a frustrating 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders. It wasn’t his fault. The blame falls on the veteran leadership of the Rangers, who couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Devils’ rally too late in frustrating one-goal loss to Caps, who sweep the season series, Palmieri expected to be traded

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Derek

https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1378836877042651137?s=19 It was another frustrating loss for the Devils against the Caps. Despite outplaying them by a significant margin, the Devils still couldn’t find a way to get a win against the Caps. Instead, a third period rally was too … Continue reading →

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Quinn’s puzzling lineup decisions with the Kid Line overshadows a not so impressive overtime win over the Sabres

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Derek

Artemi Panarin and overtime hero Mika Zibanejad are all smiles following the Rangers’ 3-2 win over the Sabres. If only it was all positive for the team when it comes to the in game adjustments from David Quinn and Teflon … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again! Zibanejad records another natural hat trick in another destruction of Flyers, Fox and Strome continue dominance in Shestyorkin return

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, and Adam Fox have each recorded four or more points tonight. Prior to tonight's game, the last time the Rangers had three players tally four or more points in the same game was Dec. 28, 2005 … Continue reading →

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Hughes led Devils get litmus test against Islanders

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Derek

The Devils are off to a good start in this shortened 56-game season. With second-year center Jack Hughes leading the way with six points (2-4-6) including a statement two goal, assist game in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on … Continue reading →

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Derek talks Rangers preseason and excitement for a New Era

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Derek

https://www.pscp.tv/NewYorkPuck/follow What I covered in my return to Periscope is how excited I feel about the Rangers headed into a promising season along with a bright future. Talked some about the 3-1 preseason win over the Islanders. Highlights: Vitali Kravtsov … Continue reading →

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