Tag Archives: Ryan Johansen

Rangers Make the Quick Choice for Avalanche

Believe it or not, the New York Rangers play a hockey game later tonight. For the first time since Jan. 27, they’ll return to the Garden ice to host the Colorado Avalanche. Although they’ve played 49 games, the second half … Continue reading

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Rangers name Housley, Muse and Peca as assistant coaches

On Friday, the Rangers announced the rest of the coaching staff, who will join Peter Laviolette behind the bench in 2023-24. #NYR have named Phil Housley Associate Head Coach + Dan Muse and Michael Peca Assistant Coaches. pic.twitter.com/hZSIRlNSY3 — New … Continue reading

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Rangers might need to shake things up

When the final buzzer sounded last night in Music City, Nashville fans saluted their team for doing a great job protecting a one-goal lead in defeating the punchless Rangers 2-1. Why not? The Predators blocked 22 shots and stifled the … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Who will be left standing in a hard to predict postseason?

They say that stories write themselves. In some cases, that’s true. Take for example the Canadiens last year. They were left for dead after going down three games to one in the first round against the rival Maple Leafs. Then, … Continue reading

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Predators out-grind Rangers in playoff style shutout, Kreider speaks up

This one was all about style. It wasn’t fancy. But rather a grinding, physical game that was hard fought. Despite playing without stars Matt Duchene and Ryan Johansen, the Predators out-hit and out-grinded the Rangers to win a playoff style … Continue reading

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Backed by Shesterkin, Rangers continue successful road trip in wins over Toronto and Nashville, Panarin finally scores and Chytil clicks with Lafreniere and Blais minus Kakko/Strome

Sometimes, it’s as simple as the goalie standing tall against good opponents. Since giving up the Miro Heiskanen overtime winner in his season debut that he felt he should’ve had last Thursday, Igor Shesterkin has been on a roll. It’s … Continue reading

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Rangers Stuff on Staal/Lundqvist and Kravtsov in visit to Nashville

This afternoon in Music City, the Rangers visit the Predators for a 2 PM (1 Local Time) matinee. I don’t know how much I’ll watch. I’m not a fan of early games. We’ll see. Either way, I’ll have a game … Continue reading

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Game #30 – Shootout Saturday: Predators 2, Devils 1 (SO)

In baseball there’s a saying that momentum’s only as good as your next day’s starting pitcher.  To a degree that’s true in the NHL as well with goaltending, but hockey also adds the travel element into things.  To wit, the … Continue reading

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Game 9: Hayes,Fast, Vesey dominate in big Rangers 4-2 win over Predators

The losing streak is officially over. After coming close the past two games in getting points, the Rangers finally earned their second win of the season by defeating the Predators 4-2. Their first victory since a 2-0 shutout of the … Continue reading

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HARD HITS: Johansen gets paid, Crosby biggest bargain

The latest big contract was handed out by the Predators. They gave an eight year deal worth $64 million to restricted free agent Ryan Johansen. The top center becomes one of the highest paid players. He’ll make an average of … Continue reading

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