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Devils Break Through on Power Play in Win over Blue Jackets

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Derek

It took a while. However, the power play finally broke through for the New Jersey Devils to highlight a 3-2 win on the road against the Blue Jackets on Columbus Day. After going 0-for-6 in their first two games of … Continue reading →

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The Lost Weekend: Rangers Fall Back instead of Springing Forward

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Derek

Early Sunday morning, clocks sprang forward. Someone forgot to tell the Rangers, who fell back in what was a lost weekend. In what felt like two must have games, they blew up literally by losing both to teams they’re competing … Continue reading →

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O’ Canada! McDavid scores in overtime to give Canada 4 Nations Gold over USA

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Derek

O’ Canada! Connor McDavid’s goal in sudden death gave Canada a 3-2 win over USA to win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off last night in Boston. On a memorable night when hockey was front and center in the United … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk Brothers Put on a Show in USA Win over Finland

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Derek

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk broke open a close game in a four-goal third period to lead USA to a 6-1 win over Finland in the 4-Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre. The Tkachuk brothers combined for four of the Americans’ six … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Leads Rangers to Big Comeback Win over Blue Jackets

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Derek

Talk about a role reversal. In a complete 180 from Friday night’s loss to the Penguins, the Rangers flipped the script by coming back to defeat the Blue Jackets 4-3 at Nationwide Arena. On Saturday, everything went their way due … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Chanukah Hockey Holiday Fun

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Derek

Merry Christmas, everyone and Happy Chanukah! On Christmas Day, I figured I’d put up something for the holiday season. The 2024-25 season is almost approaching the halfway point. A couple of teams have already played 37 games. That would be … Continue reading →

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A chaotic first round, Rangers trade Georgiev to Avalanche, add six players at NHL Draft including Adam Sykora, will face Lightning on Opening Night, schedule criticism and a suggestion

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Derek

The last three days have breezed by. It certainly was busy for all 32 teams. The league released the schedule for 2022-23 on Wednesday. Then held the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre in Montreal on Thursday and Friday. As … Continue reading →

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The Good, Fun and Eh of All-Star Weekend: Hughes and Zegras highlight Skills Competition in Vegas, Metro takes All-Star Game

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Derek

On Friday and Saturday, the NHL held All-Star Weekend in Vegas. It didn’t disappoint. Especially the Skills Competition that aired on both ESPN and ESPN Plus. With the marquee event in Vegas, they went all out to create some intriguing … Continue reading →

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Rangers suffer disappointing setback to Blue Jackets, Fox leaves game with injury

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Derek

Sometimes, you don’t have it. For some reason, the Rangers didn’t in losing to the bottom feeder Blue Jackets 5-3 at Columbus last night. The loss certainly was disappointing. They let an early two-goal lead turn into a two-goal deficit … Continue reading →

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Despite encouraging win over Blue Jackets, Rangers not doing Lafreniere any favors

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Derek

Winning is supposed to be fun. But if you think this is a Cup contender, you need your head examined. Making the playoffs is a goal for this team. By winning 5-3 over the Blue Jackets, the Rangers checked off … Continue reading →

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