Tag Archives: Peter Laviolette

Time is ticking on Rangers’ Core

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Derek

When the New York Rangers were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils in the first round last year, the hammer dropped on coach Gerard Gallant for the disappointing seven-game series defeat. Enough established players voiced their displeasure over the coach, … Continue reading →

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Kakko’s Goal a Positive in Rangers’ Win over Kraken

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Derek

When Kaapo Kakko returned on Jan. 14 for the New York Rangers, he was immediately put on the first line by coach Peter Laviolette. It’s where he started the season. The Rangers are banking on Kakko to improve his play … Continue reading →

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Rangers Edge the Capitals to Snap Losing Streak

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Derek

It came down to the final seconds. After Dylan Strome won a faceoff back for an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot in the slot, Igor Shesterkin made one last save to preserve a 2-1 Rangers win over the Capitals. He stopped 24 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Depth is Becoming an Issue

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Derek

It would be easy to accentuate the positives for the New York Rangers at this point in the season. Despite their play leveling off over the last month, they remain atop the Metropolitan Division with 54 points. Only four other … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Too Much for Bedard, Blackhawks

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Derek

On Thursday night, the New York Rangers bounced back by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at Madison Square Garden. They improved to 10-1 following defeats this season. The win vaulted them back ahead of the Boston Bruins for the most … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Othmann Recalled for NHL Debut

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

A day following the 6-1 drubbing to the Hurricanes that closed their lead in the Metropolitan Division to five points, the Rangers recalled Brennan Othmann from Hartford. The 20-year-old Rangers’ top prospect will make his NHL debut on Thursday night … Continue reading →

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Rangers Must Improve at Five on Five

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

By all accounts, the New York Rangers are having a good season. Entering last night, they led the NHL in wins (25) and points (51). An exciting team that’s played well under coach Peter Laviolette, they’ve probably over achieved up … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clawed by Panthers in Good Game

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

All it took was a bad bounce to decide a good game. At least for the Rangers, they came up short due to a loose puck that went off of Barclay Goodrow right to Carter Verhaeghe, who scored the game-winner … Continue reading →

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Rangers Give Fans An Early Christmas Treat In Overtime Win Over Sabres

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Derek

Christmas came early for fans who cheer for the Rangers. Following a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, the New York Rangers rebounded by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Saturday, Dec. 23. Mika … Continue reading →

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Rangers Steal One from Bruins In Overtime

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Derek

In a rematch of a game played on Nov. 25, the New York Rangers made it two-for-two against the Boston Bruins. Unlike the game played two days after Thanksgiving, when the Rangers outscored the Bruins 7-4, this one was much … Continue reading →

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