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Do or Die: Core’s legacy on the line for Blueshirts

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Derek

Plenty has been said since Thursday’s 3-2 loss in Game 5 to the Panthers. Does this team have the gumption to go into Sunrise later tonight and win an elimination game the way the 1994 Rangers did in the same … Continue reading →

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Chytil optimistic about returning for Conference Finals

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Derek

In the second round, Filip Chytil returned to the Rangers for Game 3 against the Hurricanes. After voicing his excitement about finally being back, he wasn’t available for the remainder of the series. Apparently, the flu was going around. Chytil … Continue reading →

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Extra day to prepare for Game 6 should help Blueshirts

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Derek

What happened in the third period last night happened. It’s over and done with. There’s nothing the Rangers can do about how putrid they were in giving up four consecutive goals to the Hurricanes in a 4-1 loss to drop … Continue reading →

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Trouba’s struggles are only part of the problem

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Derek

It was only one loss. In truth, the Rangers weren’t going to go undefeated in the playoffs. At some point, a good opponent was gonna  respond. On Saturday night, the Hurricanes got their first win of the second round series. … Continue reading →

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Laviolette should consider making a change for Game 3

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers were fortunate to take Game 2 against the Hurricanes last night. Despite being outshot 57-39, they came out victorious thanks to hero Vincent Trocheck’s power-play goal at 87:24 of the second overtime. Igor Shesterkin made 54 saves to … Continue reading →

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Chytil decision should wait

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Derek

With the Rangers waiting to see who their next opponent will be in the second round, they can sit back and watch the Islanders and Hurricanes battle it out in Game 5 later tonight. The Hurricanes need one more victory … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Rangers battle Capitals in First Round

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Derek

This is it. All the wins and points the Rangers racked up during a record-breaking season come down to the playoffs. They won the President’s Trophy to warn home ice for as long as they play this spring. The 55 … Continue reading →

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Laviolette endorses Rempe as a possibility for playoffs

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Derek

Later tonight, the Rangers play their final game of the regular season when Senators visit Madison Square Garden. Faceoff is set for 7:30 PM. It’s rather simple. A win will wrap up both the Metropolitan Division and the President’s Trophy. … Continue reading →

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Rangers fume over missed call in frustrating loss to Islanders

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Derek

A day later, there’s still been some discussion over how last night’s game ended between the Rangers and Islanders at UBS Arena. For the Manhattan side of the historic rivalry, frustration boiled over following a 4-2 loss to the little … Continue reading →

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Laviolette rides the Goodrow line in win over Red Wings

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Derek

Sometimes, even the best teams need a spark. For coach Peter Laviolette, that was provided by the Barclay Goodrow line in a Rangers’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. For most of the season, Goodrow’s struggled … Continue reading →

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