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Game #15: Outclawed by the Panthers in a Texas Holdem style shootout, disappointing Sunday

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Derek

Ryan Lindgren is pumped up after scoring his first NHL goal. The Rangers lost to the Panthers 6-5 in a crazy game that lacked defense, but had plenty of excitement. AP Photo via New York Rangers courtesy Getty Images Rather … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: How good are the Islanders?

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Derek

Mat Barzal celebrates a goal in another Islanders win. They’re off to a hot start in Year Two under Barry Trotz. How good are they? AP Photo by Jim McIsaac via Getty Images It’s Year Two for the Islanders under … Continue reading →

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Staal to miss at least two weeks due to ankle procedure, a message for misguided fans

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Derek

When coach David Quinn indicated to reporters that some players were ‘banged up,’ he wasn’t kidding. Apparently, Marc Staal was one of those players. The veteran defenseman had minor surgery to repair an ankle infection that stemmed from what else … Continue reading →

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A scoring change on Buchnevich goal

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Derek

After further review, the NHL made a scoring change to the goal Pavel Buchnevich scored during last night’s 4-2 Rangers win over the Hurricanes. What looked like the right wing’s third goal of the season on a great individual effort, … Continue reading →

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Game #14 Lundqvist turns back the clock to highlight good win at Hurricanes

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Derek

Brendan Smith shares a smile with winning goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who was brilliant making 45 saves for a Rangers 4-2 win over the Hurricanes. AP Photo by Gregg Forwerck via Getty Images This was a throwback performance. A blast from … Continue reading →

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Skjei and Haley are healthy scratches

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Derek

In about half an hour, the Rangers will face-off versus the Hurricanes in Raleigh. There are more lineup changes from David Quinn. Finally, Brady Skjei will be a healthy scratch. He has been up and down in the first 13 … Continue reading →

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Game #13: A welcome sight for Lundqvist against lowly Red Wings

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Derek

Tony DeAngelo scores his fifth on the power play. AP Photo by Mary Altaffer via Getty Images It’s hard to know what to expect. Following Monday’s disaster to Ottawa, you had to figure there would be a better effort. Sure … Continue reading →

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Quinn’s puzzling lineup decisions a head scratcher

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Derek

There is always panic in the land of NYR Twitter. Unlike recent criticism, frustrated fans have a point regarding tonight’s lineup against the Red Wings. To say it’s puzzling would be one way to describe it. Simply put, it’s hard … Continue reading →

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Game #12: A hard fall for undisciplined Rangers in ugly loss to Senators

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Derek

Brady Tkachuk whoops it up with Thomas Chabot following a Senators 6-2 humiliation of the Rangers. AP Photo via Getty Images courtesy Ottawa Senators This one was ugly. Oh. We warned you. It was a bitter disappointment. The Rangers were … Continue reading →

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The points are coming for Hughes

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Derek

It took a while, but Jack Hughes has come around. The Devils number one overall pick struggled out of the gate by going without a point the first six games of his NHL career. There were some close calls. The … Continue reading →

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