Tag Archives: Rangers

Elimination Day: Rangers look to turn back the clock

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek

Since that awful 5-0 humiliation in Game 4 that put the Rangers in this mess, I haven’t bothered posting anything. I was too upset with the lack of commitment from this experienced team. In less than half an hour, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Passionless hockey at MSG in Game 4

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Derek

For all intents and purposes, the Rangers have given up. That much is apparent watching Game 4 of this now one-sided first round series against a much better and well executed Penguins. After two periods, the Booshirts (Blueshirts) are trailing … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, Video Of Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pens take Game Three 3-1: Awful third puts Rangers in trouble

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers were awful in the third period in Game 3. What went wrong? #NYR #Pens Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vigneault plays guessing game on McDonagh

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Derek

Ryan McDonagh might return tonight for Game 3. #NYRangers Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lundqvist a game-time decision tomorrow, Vigneault challenges team

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers got good news on Henrik Lundqvist today at practice. After taking an accidental stick from Marc Staal in his right eye, the Swedish King left Game 1 after the first period. By then, coach Alain Vigneault left him … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Vigneault non-committal to McIlrath with Girardi out for Game 2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Derek

As the Rangers practiced at CONSOL Energy Center, one thing is clear. Dan Girardi won’t play in Game 2 tomorrow. The struggling 31-year old defenseman is out for the all important second game with the Rangers trailing the Penguins 1-0 … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers vs Penguins: Hornqvist hat trick gives Pens 5-2 win in Game One

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Derek

The Penguins drew first blood. Patric Hornqvist’s first career playoff hat trick highlighted a Pens’ 5-2 win over the Rangers taking Game One. Despite getting outplayed early, Pittsburgh took advantage of awful breakdowns from the Rangers. Much like their inconsistent … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rangers and Pens set for Game 1, Fleury out

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

Tonight, the battle begins. For a third consecutive year, the Rangers and Pens will meet in the postseason. Recent history is on the Rangers’ side having won the last two. What does it mean? Only the Pens have the answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2016 NHL Playoffs: Predictions

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

It’s never easy to prognosticate. Especially when it comes to the best tournament in all of professional sports. Every Spring, sixteen teams play for the Stanley Cup. They will battle, do whatever it takes and sacrifice their bodies for Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in NHL Playoffs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment