Tag Archives: Ryan McDonagh

Rangers have center weakness that must be resolved

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

By show of hands, who actually thought Mika Zibanejad would be a point-per-game replacing Derek Stepan as the top center? Well, with nine goals and 10 assists for a team-leading 19 points in the first 19 games, at least there’s … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks 6 Rangers 3: A Arty Party ends win streak

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Derek

If you’re gonna lose, why not do it in style?!?! That’s what the Rangers decided on in a 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks at United Center. So went the win streak which ended at six. No. They didn’t party like … Continue reading →

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Nash stars in latest win extending Rangers’ streak to six in a row

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Derek

It’s funny how things work out. In my last piece, I discussed how Rick Nash deserved better than the four goals he had- expressing confidence that he’ll turn it around. Low and behold, Nash was front and center in the … Continue reading →

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With five wins in a row, Rangers righting the ship despite imperfections

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Derek

They’ve now won five in a row. After a dreadful beginning that put Alain Vigneault’s job in jeopardy, the Rangers have suddenly caught fire with the current longest winning streak in the league. It started with a superb performance in … Continue reading →

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A Winning Streak! Shattenkirk scores twice including OT winner in Rangers’ 5-4 win over Panthers

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Derek

“Okay. We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, it’s called two in a row. And if we win one tomorrow, it’s called a winning streak. It has happened before!”-Lou Brown in Major League 2 It has finally … Continue reading →

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Game 14: Rangers 2 Bolts 1 OT, AV’s lineup works, Miller scores great winner

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, it all clicks in a game for a struggling team. If the Rangers were incomplete in the first 13, they sure weren’t during last night’s big 2-1 win over the first place Lightning in overtime. The stars shined throughout … Continue reading →

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Game 13: KZB Line sparks third period comeback in 6-4 win over Golden Knights on emotional night for city

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Derek

#NYR Broadway Hat selfie for @MikaZibanejad!! pic.twitter.com/096nGpy2FY — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 1, 2017 It was a Happy Halloween 🎃 for the Rangers thanks to a stirring third period comeback in a much needed 6-4 win over the Golden Knights … Continue reading →

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New Rangers lines versus Golden Knights on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

With the Golden Knights visiting The Garden for tonight’s match, the Rangers will have different lines on Halloween 🎃. Whether it’s enough to save Alain Vigneault remains to be seen. They have two advantages. Vegas played the night before losing … Continue reading →

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Rangers facing the gauntlet against Golden Knights

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

When the puck drops tomorrow night at MSG, the Rangers are facing the gauntlet when they host the Golden Knights. Vegas had a seven game win streak snapped in a tough 6-3 loss at the Islanders. A game that saw … Continue reading →

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Game 12: Awful first period haunts Rangers in ugly 5-4 loss to Canadiens

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Derek

I’ve been following this team a long time. I’ve witnessed some really bad teams and piss poor efforts. Never have I seen them come out so pathetic. They were comatose at the start of last night’s ugly 5-4 loss to … Continue reading →

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