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Injured Lundqvist loses cool, Raanta gets big challenge

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Derek

We’ve all been there before. When you’re having a bad day, you lose your cool. For the normally unflappable Henrik Lundqvist, that ugly moment came during Thursday night’s frustrating 4-1 loss at the Pens. A day after celebrating his 34th … Continue reading →

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The King of 30

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Derek

Since he entered the league in ’05-06 as a bright eyed rookie, Henrik Lundqvist has been a model of consistency for the Rangers. Having been the backbone of the franchise, he continues to perform at a high level when called … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Hell To Pay

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Derek

The Devils ended their three-game losing streak by posting a much needed win in the final regular season meeting against the Hudson rival Rangers. They earned it with a 5-2 home victory before a sellout crowd of 16,514 at The … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Klein’s OT winner gives Rangers 1-0 shutout over Red Wings

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Derek

Kevin Klein is congratulated by Kevin Hayes after beating the Red Wings in overtime as Gustav Nyquist skates by. AP Photo by Seth Wenig/Getty Images Last night, I attended my third game. Luckily, the Red Wings were in town. Featuring … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Rangers find a way past Leafs 4-2

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Derek

It would’ve been disastrous to not come away with two points tonight. But also understandable given the despicable act that took place at Air Canada Centre. A Leo Komarov cheap shot likely concussed Ryan McDonagh again. We won’t know the … Continue reading →

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Rangers avenge McDonagh in orderly fashion

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Derek

This one had some juice to it. From the outset, the guys dressed in the more traditional home white, red and blue played with purpose. The Rangers avenged their captain Ryan McDonagh in orderly fashion. In soundly defeating the Flyers … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: Rangers blow lead to Kings and lose in overtime

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

In a game I barely paid attention to due to putting in some work time at home, the Rangers managed to blow one to the Kings falling 5-4 in overtime. Anyway you slice it, this was a bad loss. Sure. … Continue reading →

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Game Preview: Kings visit MSG

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers host the Kings at MSG. It’ll be the first of two meetings. The other is next month on March 17 during a three-game Californian Western trip with stops in Anaheim and San Jose. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

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A night fit for a King

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Derek

Leading up to Rivalry Night, the talk centered around Sidney Crosby, who entered on a roll with a seven-game goal streak (10 goals) and 11-game point string (12-10-22). By the night’s conclusion, both Crosby’s streaks were kaput and the discussion … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to slow down Crosby, Pens

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Derek

A while back, the Pens were underachieving. Then they fired coach Mike Johnston and replaced him with former Rangers assistant Mike Sullivan, who had been coaching AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. It took some time for them to get on track. Finally, … Continue reading →

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