Monthly Archives: December 2014
Rangers Practice Report; Miller remaining on second line
Bobby Bevilacqua
JT Miller has shown that he is ready to play at the NHL level, impressing coaches in his first four game since being recalled.
After sitting out on Monday against the Penguins with neck spasms, Chris Kreider was back practicing the team on Wednesday. However, he did not reclaim his spot on the second line just yet. JT Miller remained on the second line alongside Derek Stepan and Martin St. Louis.
JT Miller took advantage of his opportunity as a top-six forward against the Penguins, scoring the first goal of the game and playing over 14 minutes of ice time. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers loan Anthony Duclair to Team Canada for World Juniors Championship
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers announced that rookie forward Anthony Duclair will play for Team Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championship. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
This afternoon, New York Rangers General Manager Glen Sather announced that rookie forward Anthony Duclair will be loaned to Team Canada for the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship.
Duclair has played in 18 games with the Rangers, and has one goal and six assist, totaling seven points, as well as a plus-four rating. Duclair’s first game was the Rangers season opener on October 9th against the St. Louis Blues. His first career goal came against the Minnesota Wild on October 27th. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers avoid collapse with a Kevin Klein overtime winner; Nash scores 18th
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers secured a win on home ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to an overtime slap shot from Kevin Klein. The Rangers will play the next four games on the road. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (12-10-4) lost another lead late in the game, but managed to find a way to beat the Penguins (18-6-3) thanks to a goal in overtime from Kevin Klein.
The Rangers surrendered the first goal of the game, but scored three straight after that before surrendering two late in the third. The last two goals were due to defensive miscues and mistakes. This season, when the Rangers have made mistakes, it winds up in their own net, and that’s what happened tonight. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers ready for Penguins rematch; Chris Kreider doubtful with neck spasms
Bobby Bevilacqua
Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net for the rangers tonight after getting Saturday night off. lundqvist will need to perform great against the Penguins to secure a win, and has to lead the way for the Rangers. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After a difficult loss on the road, the Rangers (11-10-4) will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-6-2) at Madison Square Garden in the third match up between this two teams.
The Rangers have earned three out of a possible four points against the Penguins. The last time that they played, the Rangers lost in the shootout after it was ruled that Dan Boyle double-contacted the puck, meaning no goal.
The last time that the Penguins came to Madison Square Garden, the Blueshirts put forward one of their best efforts of the season, shutting out Pittsburgh by a final score of 5-0. Read the rest of this entry
Is it time to sit Chris Kreider for a few games? Addressing depth scoring
Bobby Bevilacqua
Chris Kreider is one of the most promising young players on the Rangers. But recently, he has had some lapses in his play. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Throughout the first 25 games of the season, the Rangers have not gotten off to the start that they had hoped for. The Blueshirts are currently 11-10-4, totaling 26 points, and a win out of a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division.
Part of that has to do with the inconsistent play of many of their players. One of those guys is Chris Kreider, the second line, power forward, and skilled skater that has been a top six forward since he started in the 2012 playoffs. Read the rest of this entry
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