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Pastrnak’s overtime winner is the latest cruel ending for Leafs

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Derek

It was do or die last night in Boston. The Maple Leafs had battled back by taking Games 5 and 6 to force a deciding seventh game against the Bruins. There was a lot riding on the line. If Boston … Continue reading →

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Rangers to face Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Derek

On Tuesday night, the Rangers learned who their opponent would be in the first round of the playoffs. They’ll face the Capitals. The best of seven series begins on Sunday afternoon at 3 EST at Madison Square Garden. How the … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ playoff hero Hagelin retires

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Derek

In another time, Carl Hagelin was a fan favorite up in the Blue Seats at Madison Square Garden. The former Rangers’ playoff hero announced his retirement from hockey yesterday. Once a sixth round pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, Hagelin … Continue reading →

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Gallant’s decision not to rest anyone tempting fate with playoffs on deck

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Derek

It’s the final game of the regular season. For the Rangers, there’s nothing to play for. They’re locked into the third seed in the Metropolitan Division. The only question is who they will play. Either the Devils or the Hurricanes. … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clinch: Dominate Senators to return to Playoffs, Kreider gets numbers 48 and 49, Panarin puts up three points, tie Hurricanes for division

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Derek

It’s official. The New York Rangers are back in the playoffs. They clinched their first postseason since ’16-17 by dominating the Senators 5-1 before a raucous atmosphere at MSG. see you in the playoffs 😏 pic.twitter.com/zYo3b5oMDo — Rangers on MSG … Continue reading →

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Tough hit for Rangers, significant upper body injury to Motte and Chytil also hurt, Kakko practices along with Rooney

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Derek

Today wasn’t a good day for the Rangers. After defeating the Penguins 3-0 with a great team effort, they got some bad news. The injury bug has hit with 10 games left in the regular season. During Thursday night’s game, … Continue reading →

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Shestyorkin backstops Rangers to much needed win over Sabres, Lafreniere scores winner, Smith the Players Player plays pivotal role

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Derek

Make no mistake about it. The Rangers are still alive thanks to the brilliant goaltending of Igor Shestyorkin. Without some gigantic saves in a 3-1 win over the scrappy Sabres, this easily could’ve been a bad loss. Instead, he made … Continue reading →

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New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

Expectations will be much higher for new starting goalie Igor Shestyorkin and a young, talented Rangers roster featuring top pick Alexis Lafreniere and former first round pick K’Andre Miller. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter Copyright 2021 This … Continue reading →

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NHL ’21 Division Rankings and Playoffs

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek

These are just rankings based on what I think. In a 56-game season where there could be Covid positives, pauses and player movement at the trade deadline, a lot can change. Keep that in mind. Only four teams per division … Continue reading →

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Hockey coming back? Happy Anniversary Messier Guarantee

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Derek

On this nice Memorial Day in the New York and New Jersey area, we are thankful for our health and loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank our vets including my cool Uncle Bunk, who served in the 1950’s. … Continue reading →

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