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Rangers aim for new win streak against Jagr and the Florida Panthers
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The win streak ended at nine games, so it’s time to start another one.
After falling a win short of the franchise record 10 game win streak, the Rangers (14-3-2) look to get back to their winning ways against the Florida Panthers (8-8-3) to cap off a brief two game road trip.
The Rangers lost in regulation for just the third time this season, and the first time since October 15th. After Dominic Moore scored a late goal to tie the game at one, but they surrendered a shorthanded goal with just 1:05 remaining in the third period.
This is the first of three games between these two teams, and the first of two at the BB&T Center. The Rangers swept the season series last year against the Panthers. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers motivated for rematch against bruised and battered Lightning
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Tonight in Tampa Bay, the red-hot Rangers (14-2-2) get their first shot at redemption against the Lightning (8-9-3), the very same team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season, just one win shy of a return trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.
While the Rangers are currently off to the best start in franchise history, the Lightning have failed to recreate their Eastern Conference Champion selves. After winning their first three games of the season, Tampa is 5-9-3 in their last 17 games, losing two straight games and four of their last five.
On top of that, they’re dealing with some substantial injures. Ondrej Palat has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, but Tyler Johnson and Cedric Pacquette have also been dealing with injuries, and will miss tonight’s game against the Rangers. On top of that, Jonathan Druin and former-Ranger Ryan Callahan are listed as day-to-day, and are not expected to play. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers return home to take on Maple Leafs; 8 game win streak on the line
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After another grueling road win against the Ottawa Senators, the Rangers (13-2-2) return back to Madison Square Garden to take on the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs (5-8-4), looking to add on to their best start in franchise history.
After everyone talked about the Montreal Canadiens quick start to the season, the Rangers have taken the league by storm, possessing the best record in the NHL and a tie for the most amount of points (28) of any teams.
In addition, New York has won eight straight games, as well as recording a point in 12 consecutive games (10-0-2). They’ve won 10 of their last 11 games (10-0-1), and have matched a franchise best for points through the first 17 games, and set a new record for wins through the first 17 games to begin a season. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers look to continue historic start in Ottawa; Moore back in the lineup
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After a thrilling game against the St. Louis Blues, The Rangers (12-2-2) put their season best seven game win streak on the line when they head up north to take on the Ottawa Senators (8-5-3) for the first time this season.
Both teams are playing well up to this point, as the Rangers sit atop the Metropolitan Division and the Senators hold a slight lead for second place in the Atlantic Division. Ottawa has taken advantage of Tampa Bay and Detroit’s struggles, going 5-2-1 in their last eight games.
The Rangers are the hottest team in the NHL. They haven’t lost in regulation in over a month, recording a point in 11 straight games (9-0-2). They’ve set a new franchise record for wins through the first 16 games (12), and their 26 points tied a franchise record for their best start to the season. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers aim for seventh straight win against Blues; Dom Moore OUT
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The start to the Rangers (11-2-2) has been historic, tying a franchise record for wins and points through the first 15 games of the season and carrying a 10 game point streak (8-0-2) and a six game win streak into tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues (11-3-1) at Madison Square Garden.
New York and St. Louis have established themselves as consistent contenders over the past few years, finishing near the top of their respective divisions. That sets the scene for some very competitive games in recent seasons.
This is the first of two meetings between the Rangers and Blues this season, with the second game coming on February 25th in St. Louis. The teams split the two games last year, with the road team winning in both games. Both contests were also decided by one goal. Read the rest of this entry
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