New York Rangers

Bruins Keep Momentum Going with Game 1 Win

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17 May 2013

2013 NHL Playoffs, Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand, Derek Stepan, Henrik Lundqvist, new york rangers, Patrice Bergeron, Ryan McDonagh, Torey Krug, Tuukka Rask, Zdeno Chara

On Thursday night, fans were treated to 60+ minutes of hockey between two teams days removed from a grueling seven-game series in the first round of the 2013 NHL postseason. For the first 40 minutes of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, it was pretty obvious that both the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers were feeling the effects of their Game 7s played on Monday night. It was sloppy hockey from two tired teams in a game that seemed to be headed for irrelevancy, surely not to be remembered in playoff folklore for it’s thrilling moments and edge-of-your seat exciting.

Things changed in the third period, but hey, that’s nothing new–especially for the Bruins.

Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game One

Posted by: Josh Smith

in Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Playoffs

16 May 2013

Brad Meier, chris rooney, NHL Officials, Scouting the Refs

How much do you know about the men that will be wearing the striped sweaters for tonight’s game? One is a Boston native and the other was called “a terrible official” by Rangers’ coach John Tortorella. Does that make you nervous, Rangers fans? Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals matchup between the New York ...

Looking Back On Round 1 As NY Prepare For B’s

Posted by: Steven Martinique

in New York Rangers, Playoffs

15 May 2013

Alex Ovechkin, Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, Henrik Lundqvist, Milan Lucic, Nicklas Backstrom, Patrice Bergeron, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, Tuuka Rask

It was a frightening first round series for New York Ranger fans. Down 2-0 to start the series, and down 3-2 after a game five OT loss, the Rangers found themselves staring elimination in the face before shutting the Washington Capitals out in back to back games to take the series in seven. It was ...

Rangers’ Returning Toughness Has Them Back In Series

Posted by: Steven Martinique

in New York Rangers, Playoffs

10 May 2013

Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Rough Start When the Rangers went down 2-0 to the Capitals after a 1-0 overtime loss in game two, many questions were raised about the Rangers ability to generate offense. They had been outscored 4-1 by Washington, with Carl Hagelin registering the only goal. Ryan McDonagh and Ryan Callahan were the only two players ...

Washington Capitals – Don’t Believe the Hype

Posted by: Josh Smith

in New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

3 May 2013

Alexander Ovechkin

For all the fear of the Capitals’ scoring and their power play, listen to the words of the immortal Flavor Flav — don’t believe the hype. Sure, the Caps tied Game 1 – a game they went on to win – on the strength of an Alexander Ovechkin power play goal. The much-lauded Capitals power ...

New York Rangers’ Three Keys to Victory Against Caps

Posted by: Josh Smith

in New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

2 May 2013

Alxander Ovechkin, Brad Richards, Braden Holtby, Henrik Lundqvist, Rick Nash, Ryan Callahan, Stanley Cup Playoffs

This year’s Rangers were supposed to be better than last year’s squad that reached the Eastern Conference Finals. On paper, it looked like they would be… but that’s why they play the games. On the ice, the team failed to meet expectations. Picked by many as Stanley Cup favorites, the Blueshirts battled just to reach ...

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: A Series Preview

Posted by: Matthew Speck

in New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

1 May 2013

Alex Ovechkin, Brad Richards, Braden Holtby, marc staal, Mike Green, Rick Nash

After earning another Southeast Division title prior to realignment, the Washington Capitals hope they can defeat the sixth seed New York Rangers this time around, unlike last postseason. The Rangers defeated Washington at Madison Square Garden following the Capitals first round victory over the Boston Bruins last postseason. You can view a playoff history between ...

Rangers-Capitals: A Playoff History

Posted by: Josh Smith

in New York Rangers, Washington Capitals

30 Apr 2013

Alexander Ovechkin, Henrik Lundqvist, Stanley Cup Playoffs

With the Rangers and Capitals facing off in the postseason for the third time in four years, let’s take a look back at the two teams’ previous playoff meetings: Playoff Statistics: Series Matchups: 7 Rangers: 3 Capitals: 4 Playoff Games: 19-22 Goals For: 105 Goals Against: 120 Playoff History: 1986 – Round 2 ...

Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello Making Big Impact in New York

Posted by: Josh Smith

in New York Rangers

27 Apr 2013

Mats Zuccarello

Right now, the smallest player on the Rangers is providing the team with its biggest spark. Diminutive winger Mats Zuccarello, once exiled from the Blueshirts – first to the AHL and later to Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL – rejoined the team on March 28th. It couldn’t have happened at a better time. Prior to Zuccarello’s ...

John Moore: A Star In The Making

Posted by: Steven Martinique

in New York Rangers

26 Apr 2013

Jack Skille, John Moore

Shockwaves were sent through the world of hockey when it was announced that Marian Gaborik was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on trade deadline day. The Rangers, who, at the time, were struggling to win games and put together consistent efforts, decided to trade the Slovakian scorer to Columbus in an attempt to rekindle ...