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Tkachuk scores late and gets overtime winner to hand the Rangers another bad home loss, Senators earn split, Kravtsov nets goal in defeat, the disappointment of Kakko and Lafreniere

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Derek

How many bad losses can a team have on home ice? Counting blown leads to the Red Wings, Islanders and Oilers, this makes four. Simply put, the Rangers don’t know how to win at MSG. They blew another lead in … Continue reading →

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Warrior like mentality for Lindgren provides spark

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Derek

If you watch Ryan Lindgren play hockey, he does it with maximum effort. Few give what the 24-year old rugged defenseman does shift in and shift out. A former Bruins second round pick in 2016, the Burnsville, Minnesota native came … Continue reading →

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Still without answers, Gallant’s desperation beginning to show, depth hurting Rangers after loss to well balanced Devils, a closer look into the trust issues with young players

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Derek

The differences between two bitter Hudson rivals was on full display at MSG on Monday night. For Gerard Gallant, that isn’t a positive development. A good man still searching for answers, he has very few right now. What transpired was … Continue reading →

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A fan’s perspective on the disappointing Rangers so far

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Derek

I’ll be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately about this team. They are far more boring due to the predictability of Gerard Gallant. Maybe it’s not all his fault either. Maybe it’s the way the roster is constructed. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Strong response to flat start earns Rangers an important win over Kings

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Derek

This isn’t going to be too long. With there being another game tonight on Turkey Eve at the Ducks, there’s no point in doing a full breakdown. However, it was important for the Rangers to come back from two goals … Continue reading →

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Nothing good about latest frustrating loss to Kraken for Shesterkin, Rangers

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Derek

When you lose the way the Rangers did last night to the Kraken 3-2 in overtime, it’s frustrating. The 71-second postgame interview Chris Kreider gave at his locker indicated that disappointment. He spoke of how they get away from what … Continue reading →

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Rangers might need to shake things up

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Derek

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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Rangers erupt for six-goal third period in easy win over Red Wings, Fox leads the way with four points, Goodrow makes a difference

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Derek

That was badly needed. For two periods, the Rangers outplayed the Red Wings for stretches, but could only come away even on the scoreboard. However, a six-goal outburst in a decisive third period lead to an 8-2 win over the … Continue reading →

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Lineup changes for struggling Rangers who visit Red Wings tonight

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Derek

Coming off a second straight game where they blew a two-goal lead, the Rangers are winless in three with only one point that Jaro Halak earned in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings. The latest disappointment came at … Continue reading →

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Islanders third period comeback shows how soft the Rangers are, Gallant makes excuses, players give up on winning goal due to missed call, Trocheck stands out

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Derek

Alright. It’s time for a rant. I’m officially fed up with this team. As the best player Vincent Trocheck basically indicated in the postgame of a humiliating 4-3 loss in which the Rangers pissed a two-goal lead away to the … Continue reading →

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