Tag Archives: Sidney Crosby

Load management? Not in our league (thankfully)

Posted on April 15, 2021 by hasan4978

Growing up I was more of an NBA fan than an NHL fan until around the time of this famous SI cover in 1994. It was around the timeperiod where the Nets had young, exciting teams with stars such as … Continue reading →

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A Covid Shot to the playoffs, Vaccinated Rangers turn into the gang that can’t shoot straight in a brutal loss to grittier Penguins

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Derek Felix

Filip Chytil somehow missed this golden opportunity to score in a frustrating second period that swung the momentum towards the Penguins, who wanted it more in a 5-2 win that crushed the Rangers’ playoff hopes. AP Photo by Spittin’ Chiclets … Continue reading →

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Everything works for Quinn in a blowout of the Penguins, Fox records three points to push Norris candidacy and Panarin dominates

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Derek Felix

It all worked for the Rangers in an 8-4 thumping of the Pens. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Getty Images You get a goal! You get a goal! pic.twitter.com/ej1KSA7Z1d — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) April 7, 2021 Some nights, … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts make too many mistakes in another loss to Penguins to spoil Kinkaid’s first start

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Derek Felix

Alright. I’ll come right out and say it. I’m sick and tired of losing to the Penguins. I could care less if the Rangers have been competitive in four of the five losses to our old Patrick Division rival. It’s … Continue reading →

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Rangers implode following Zibanejad’s first even strength goal in bad 5-1 loss to Penguins

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Derek Felix

Kapanen having a heckuva game. #LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/m3ohNoZ0dZ — Here's Your Replay ⬇️ (@HeresYourReplay) March 8, 2021 It started out well enough. On Jacob Trouba’s first shift back from a broken thumb, he made a good defensive play to Pavel Buchnevich, … Continue reading →

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Hungry and determined Rangers get an important win over Penguins

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Derek Felix

Igor Shestyorkin is congratulated by happy teammate Chris Kreider, whose power play goal stood as the game-winner in a well deserved 3-1 Rangers win over the Penguins. AP Photo by New York Rangers courtesy Getty Images Celebrating equality. #NYR | … Continue reading →

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Rangers latest loss to shorthanded Pens self inflicted

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Derek Felix

no pic.twitter.com/qT0sVJwcaS — Rangers on MSG (@RangersMSGN) January 31, 2021 So much for all the enthusiasm over Alexis Lafreniere scoring his first NHL goal in an exciting overtime win. It was back to reality for the Rangers tonight. They suffered … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall apart in loss to Penguins

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Derek Felix

This one was bad. Once again, the Rangers blew a lead after two periods. Only this time, they allowed two goals including a Jake Guentzel game-winner late in regulation to lose to the Penguins 3-2. So, in two winnable games … Continue reading →

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Quinn sits Johnson for Smith, Blackwell in for Lemieux, Shestyorkin starts

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Derek Felix

In less than five hours on NFL Championship Sunday, the Rangers face the Penguins again in Pittsburgh. It’s the second meeting over three days at the Steel City. They’ll look to rebound from a tough 4-3 shootout loss where they … Continue reading →

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Younger Blueshirts bright spots in tough loss to Penguins

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Derek Felix

By now, all the yo-yos complaining over spilt milk have calmed down. A 56-game schedule means it’s too early for panic. Especially four games into the new season. A 1-2-1 record at the start isn’t what the Rangers wanted. That’s … Continue reading →

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