Monthly Archives: February 2015
Mackenzie Skapski should start in Buffalo
Bobby Bevilacqua
Mackenzie Skapski, the 20 year old who has been backing up Cam Talbot and working on his game with Benoit Allaire, should get a chance to start against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers.
On November 21st, the Rangers were scheduled to play a game on the road against the Buffalo Sabres at the First Niagara Center. However, plans were changed when over 60 inches of snow covered the city of Buffalo, forcing the NHL to postpone the game for the safety of the players and the fans.
That game has been rescheduled for this Friday, breaking up what would have been a four game homestand. It also creates a back-to-back scenario, with the Rangers playing the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night before heading upstate for the game against the Sabres on Friday. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers take down the Islanders with a thrilling comeback in a Game for the Ages
Bobby Bevilacqua
Cam Talbot gets a congratulatory kiss from teammate Chris Kreider, who scored a crucial goal in the game to secure a win in Talbot’s 38 save effort. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
In arguably the most exciting game of the year, one that saw a combined 85 shots on goal and 11 goals combined, the Rangers (34-16-5) took down the New York Islanders (37-19-1) by a final score of 6-5, capping off a comeback that saw three Rangers goals in the third period. The Rangers came back from deficits of 2-0, 3-1, and 5-3, snapping the Islanders win streak against Metropolitan Division foes, and bringing the Rangers past the Penguins and into second place in the division.
The Nassau Coliseum was packed, creating a playoff atmosphere for the rekindled New York hockey rivalry. Both teams delivered, showcasing an aggressive game and one that was entertaining for the fans, although Chris Kreider believed that it was “one of those games that takes a few years off a coach’s life.” Read the rest of this entry
Rangers ready for rematch against the Islanders; Nash and Hayes streaking
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the Islanders will face off for the fourth time this season, with the Rangers looking to snag their first win in the season series. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After strolling through the first three game of their road trip with wins, the Rangers (32-16-5) head back to New York, where they prepared to take on the New York Islanders (37-18-1), who remain atop the Metropolitan Division, although just four points ahead of the Rangers. This makes tonight’s matchup another crucial game between the two New York powerhouses.
The Rangers are playing very well, winning the first three games of their four game road trip, and scoring 16 goals in the process. The Blueshirts have at least a point in seven of their last eight games (6-1-1), and are an impressive 22-6-1 in their last 29 games. However, they are just 9-5-1 since winning 13 out of 14 games, and keeping this streak going would be crucial to consistency towards the end of the season. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers dominate in the desert over Coyotes; Vigneault earns 500th career win
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers used a dominating third period to propel past the Arizona Coyotes for their third straight win on the road trip. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The Rangers (33-16-5) ended the Annual Fathers trip on a high note, exploding for four goals in the third period to take down the Arizona Coyotes (20-30-7) for their third straight win. With the win, Alain Vigneault became the 21st coach in NHL history to reach the 500 win mark. He has also reached that milestone in the fourth fewest contests, having coached just 942 games in the NHL.
The Rangers have won the first three games of their road trip, and are 6-1-1 in their last eight games, as well as 4-1-1 since Henrik Lundqvist was sidelined with the vascular injury. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers head to the desert to take on Coyotes; Hayes and Hagelin developing chemistry
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers will look to close out their Fathers Trip with a win in Arizona in the first meeting between these first two teams this season. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (32-16-5) will spend Valentine’s Day in Glendale, Arizona, where the annual Fathers Trip will conclude following a matchup against the Arizona Coyotes (20-29-7). Rangers Head Coach Alain Vigneault is just one win shy of 500 for his career, a milestone that he would love to reach before heading back to New York.
The Coyotes are coming off of a loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, giving up four straight goals and losing their sixth consecutive game at the Gila River Arena. Read the rest of this entry
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