Monthly Archives: February 2015
Lundqvist sidelined at least three weeks with vascular injury
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers will be without their star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist for at least three weeks due to a vascular injury, though he could potentially be out for longer. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After a surprise announcement that Henrik Lundqvist would miss his start against the Boston Bruins, the Rangers announced this afternoon that star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will miss at least three weeks with a vascular injury, meaning having to do with the veins, related to the shot he took to the neck against the Caroline Hurricanes on January 31st.
While he will definitely be sidelined for at least three weeks, it could potentially be longer, with the Rangers also announcing that at that point, he will be reevaluated for his injury. Depending on what is found during the next three weeks and after the reevaluation, he could miss more time, or he will be available to play when the three weeks is up. Read the rest of this entry
Addressing the Rangers trade deadline options
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers have been playing very well as of late, but will Glen Sather make a move before the deadline? Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
With the March 2nd trade deadline looming, General Manager Glen Sather and the Rangers will need to decide if there is a valuable asset that they can acquire to help the team attempt a lengthy playoff run.
A few Rangers have been mentioned in potential trade rumors, most notably JT Miller, John Moore, Carl Hagelin, and the pending UFA, and fan favorite, Mats Zuccarello. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers topple Bruins for third straight win; Rick Nash scores yet again
Bobby Bevilacqua
Cam Talbot performed admirably in an emergency start, picking up the win and securing the third straight victory for the Rangers. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Despite the news that Henrik Lundqvist would not be available for the game against the Bruins, The Rangers (30-15-4) took down the red-hot Boston Bruins (27-17-7) at the Garden, coming back from a 2-1 deficit to earn their third straight win.
The Rangers hit the 30 win mark, and it was just the seventh time in franchise history that the Blueshirts have reached 30 wins in 49 games or fewer. After starting the season 7-7-4, the Rangers are 23-8-0 since then, solidifying themselves as a top Eastern Conference team.
The Blueshirts are now just two points behind the Penguins for first place in the Metropolitan Division, and just one point behind the Islanders. The Rangers have games in hand on both teams.
Rangers looking to come out strong against the Bruins; Lundqvist unavailable
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the Bruins will face off for the second time this season, with New York looking to close out a four game homestand on a high note. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After stumbling out of the gates following the All Star break, the Rangers (29-15-4) have won their last two games, and aim to continue their winning ways when they take on the Boston Bruins (27-16-7) at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The last time that these two teams faced off, The Bruins walked away with a win, controlling most of the game in a 3-0 shutout victory. Cam Talbot was in net for the Rangers, picking up a loss in a 29 save effort. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers hard at work in preparation for showdown against Boston
Bobby Bevilacqua
Mats Zuccarello had a big game on Monday, but will need to play more consistently throughout the rest of the season to benefit his team. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers had a big win on Monday night, extending their modest win streak to two games with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. The tough competition will continue on Wednesday when the Rangers will take on the Boston Bruins to cap off their four game homestand.
Five different Rangers tallied a goal on Sunday, which was very nice to see from an offense that had been sputtering as of late. Read the rest of this entry
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