Tag Archives: Sean Couturier

Sam and JD Deliver One Last Rangers Game

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Derek

It was like old times at Madison Square Garden. For the first time in almost 20 years, Sam Rosen and John Davidson were back together in the broadcast booth calling a Rangers game. The final act took place thanks to … Continue reading →

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Disgraceful First Period Costs Stumbling Rangers

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Derek

A lopsided first period cost the Rangers in their fifth consecutive loss in regulation. It was all the Flyers needed to prevail. Continue reading →

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Dubinsky should shut up about Tortorella

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Derek

When a former player retires, they can become part of the media. They can provide a unique perspective due to having played the game. We’ve seen plenty of examples of ex- players who make good analysts. Kevin Weekes tops the … Continue reading →

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Rangers hold off Flyers to tie franchise record winning streak at 10 games

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the Rangers held off the Flyers literally to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10 games. In what amounted to a hard-nosed game that included a popcorn fight between Matt Rempe and Nicolas Deslauriers, they were … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Flyers A Holiday Surprise Under Tortorella

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, who had the Philadelphia Flyers sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division a week before Christmas? Unless you’re Gritty, the answer is probably nobody. On a football Sunday in mid-December, the rebuilding Flyers are 17-10-3 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Top Line Comes to Life in Win Over Flyers

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Derek

It was a good Thanksgiving for the New York Rangers. The day after enjoying the American holiday, they had enough left to earn a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24. Less than two days removed from a … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Retirements of Bergeron, Krejci impact Bruins, The Metro Division continues to improve, Pens’ addition of Karlsson should make it tougher

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Derek

In the dog days of summer, news isn’t as busy for hockey. However, with the recent retirements of Bruins’ legends Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, there’s a big opportunity for some teams who missed the playoffs last season. Boston subtracted … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere Leads The Way Past Flyers

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Derek

This was a lot better than the previous night. On Garden Of Dreams Night, it was one of the kids who stood out for the right reasons. How appropriate considering all the good will MSG and the Rangers do for … Continue reading →

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Flyers spell the end for underwhelming Rangers, top stars MIA, Shestyorkin hung out to dry, Zac Jones makes NHL debut

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Derek

This was it. At least for the postseason chances. You can forget it. The Rangers followed up an awful loss to the Islanders with an underwhelming performance in a 3-2 home loss to the Flyers at 33rd and 8th. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again! Zibanejad records another natural hat trick in another destruction of Flyers, Fox and Strome continue dominance in Shestyorkin return

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad, Ryan Strome, and Adam Fox have each recorded four or more points tonight. Prior to tonight's game, the last time the Rangers had three players tally four or more points in the same game was Dec. 28, 2005 … Continue reading →

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