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Rangers handle the Penguins minus Crosby, Shesterkin gets fourth shutout, total team effort to put distance, Pens have meltdown at the end

If ever there was a message sent, it was in tonight’s game. Facing a potential first round opponent for the fourth and final time over a month, the Rangers handled the Penguins 3-0 at The Garden. The win allowed them … Continue reading

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Kevin Weekes breaks down the wild conclusion to last night’s game

The end of last night’s game is still being discussed in some hockey circles. Why not? It’s not everyday that you have such a wild conclusion to a game. Fortunately, the Rangers held on for the 3-2 win over the … Continue reading

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Rangers hang on for big win over Penguins in crazy finish, Kreider gets 45th, Vatrano stays hot

The chaotic sequence at the end of an intense rivalry game summed it up perfectly. When the buzzer sounded as a Kris Letang desperation shot sailed wide, the Rangers had held off the Penguins’ late comeback attempt to earn a … Continue reading

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Following tough loss, Rangers have big tests at Bolts and Canes before trade deadline

And we're off. ✌️#NoQuitInNY | @Delta pic.twitter.com/CVuZbL93a9 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 18, 2022 Gerard Gallant didn’t see the elbow Oliver Wahlstrom delivered that cut Ryan Lindgren. A missed call that led directly to the crushing Kyle Palmieri game-winner … Continue reading

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As deadline approaches, Rangers must be careful not to go overboard

By show of hands, who had this team in second place with 79 points through 59 games? With a 37-17-5 record, the Rangers have had a splendid season. They entered Sunday tied in points with the Penguins, who take on … Continue reading

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Lundqvist to blame for loss to Ducks

AP Photo by Anaheim Ducks via Getty Images On the fourth and final game of a Western road trip, the Rangers weren’t perfect. That much is true. Even though they jumped out to a quick two goal lead duel to … Continue reading

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Game #13: Another shootout triumph gives Rangers two straight wins

I’m not much for superstition. Though I do have my OCD rituals. Game number 13 turned out to be a lucky one. It also had two repetitions from the other night. Like the crazy win at San Jose, the Rangers … Continue reading

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Desharnais and Carey lead Rangers to third straight win

It’s all falling into place for the Blueshirts. They won their third in a row to move into a tie for third place with idle Columbus in the crowded Metro Division. Following a impressive weekend sweep over Los Angeles and … Continue reading

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Predators make history with 6-3 win over Ducks to reach Stanley Cup Final

#Predators advance to their first Stanley Cup Final defeating #Ducks 6-3 in great series. Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Battle for Stanley Cup a war of attrition

This is my latest. A hockey column on the Conference Finals. Plus some hard hits on NYR, Caps, Habs. Continue reading

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