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Devils fall to Sabres in shootout despite resilient effort

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon up in Buffalo, the Devils battled back to grab a point against the Sabres. Ultimately, their effort wasn’t good enough to get the second point in a 4-3 shootout loss. Despite dropping a third straight game, there … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere scores memorable first NHL goal in overtime to give Rangers big 3-2 win over Sabres

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Derek

Alexis Lafreniere sits in the Rangers locker room with the puck of his memorable first NHL goal that came in overtime to defeat the Sabres. The victim was Linus Ullmark. AP Photo by New York Rangers courtesy Getty Images This … Continue reading →

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Jack Johnson out for tonight due to groin strain

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Derek

When the Rangers take on the Sabres in the rematch upstate, they’ll be without Jack Johnson. The veteran defenseman will miss his second game of the season. Unlike the first time this past Sunday at Pittsburgh, he won’t be a … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day for Rangers in another exasperating one goal loss to Sabres

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Derek

Getty Images By show of hands, who is surprised that the Rangers lost another close game? I think by now, we are getting used to it. The ineptitude of this team is mind-boggling. Of course, they once again finished with … Continue reading →

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Chytil out for Tuesday at Buffalo, Georgiev gets the start

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Derek

Following the hard collision with Evan Rodriguez during the second period of Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Pittsburgh, Rangers center Filip Chytil will not be available for tonight’s first of two at Buffalo. After looking like he had the wind knocked … Continue reading →

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New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek

Expectations will be much higher for new starting goalie Igor Shestyorkin and a young, talented Rangers roster featuring top pick Alexis Lafreniere and former first round pick K’Andre Miller. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter Copyright 2021 This … Continue reading →

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New NHL Season Starts Up

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek

Following a lengthy wait, hockey finally is back. A new NHL season starts up later today with five games on the schedule. It even features an early bird special with the Flyers and Penguins doing battle in Pennsylvania at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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As training camp opens, Kreider a sounding board on Lafreniere and Rangers

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Derek

The look on the bench says it all. A wow moment is coming for some new Rangers. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter. "We know we've got the skill. We know we bring a dynamic offensive game. The … Continue reading →

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A good change by NHL on offside rule, the crazy Rangers schedule, Kucherov surgery and WJC

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Derek

One of the biggest gripes over the past few years was how often the offside challenge overturned goals. My view on it was when it’s obvious, that’s what it’s there for. When it becomes confusing for both players, coaches and … Continue reading →

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Hockey will finally return in January

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Derek

It’s back. Following a lot of negotiations, the NHL and NHLPA reached agreement for a 56-game season over the weekend. Right on the cusp of Winter, hockey is coming back. On Solstice Day, we can at least have the sport … Continue reading →

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