Tag Archives: wildcard race

Devils eliminate Sabres, clinch home ice as Rangers wait for first round opponent

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Derek

On an off night for the Rangers, they now know they can’t finish higher than third in the Metro Division. That was guaranteed when the Devils eliminated the Sabres by virtue of a 6-2 win on home ice before a … Continue reading →

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Rangers earn point to pull within one of Devils, Sabres take shootout in goalie duel, Lindgren wins Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Derek

This one had drama. In an exciting game where it was mostly about the goalies, the Rangers earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres at MSG. The win kept their slim playoff hopes alive. On an … Continue reading →

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Rangers to play penultimate game against wildcard desperate Sabres on busy Monday night, playoff implications, Steven McDonald Award

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Derek

When the Rangers host the wildcard desperate Sabres later tonight at The Garden, there’ll be plenty of playoff implications at stake. It will be a busy Monday night for several teams. A win can put the Rangers in a tie … Continue reading →

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If season continues, Brendan Lemieux is suspended

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Derek

Somehow, someway, Brendan Lemieux managed to get himself suspended with hockey and all of sports on hold due to the Coronavirus epidemic. It was late in regulation when he foolishly checked an unsuspecting Joonas Donskoi in the side of the … Continue reading →

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Game #69 Kakko scores twice and Zibanejad reaches 40 goals in key win over Stars, Shesterkin 31 saves, Rangers 40 Goal Club

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Derek

Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Marc Staal after a big 4-2 Rangers win over the Stars. They remain three points out of the wildcard with 13 games left. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images Needing a … Continue reading →

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Game #68 Scrappy Devils humiliate listless Rangers in costly loss, chase Shesterkin

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Derek

Fredrik Claesson celebrates his goal that made it 3-2 in a four goal second that powered the Devils past the Rangers 6-4 bringing a harsh reality to the playoff push. AP Photo credit New Jersey Devils via Getty Images This … Continue reading →

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Rangers face improved Devils in another big game, Shesterkin could return, DeAngelo talks with Zibanejad and trolls fans

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Derek

It’s without a doubt a big Saturday for the Rangers. Entering play two points out of the second wildcard that the Islanders are clinging onto, they know any misstep now could prove costly. That’s why the Devils visiting The Garden … Continue reading →

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Shesterkin getting close as Rangers face a must win versus Caps

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Derek

Losers of three straight, the Rangers desperately need tonight’s game versus the Caps. With 16 games remaining, they trail the second wildcard Islanders by four points. By virtue of a point in a 3-2 overtime loss at Calgary, the Blue … Continue reading →

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The crazy world of NYR Twitter

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Derek

Here is a small sample of the wacky world of NYR Twitter. A place that knows no bounds. Where anything can be Tweeted and get likes, RT’s while drawing crazy attention pro or con. This was said yesterday at some … Continue reading →

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Game #66 Rangers are singing the Blues after latest stinging loss

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad gets some love at the bench from Brendan Smith, who was the Rangers beat defenseman in a awfully tough 3-1 loss to the Blues. AP Photo credit via Getty Images Let’s be real. When John Davidson announced that … Continue reading →

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