Category Archives: Game Previews
Rangers ready for Blue Jackets rematch at MSG; Talbot back in net
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers head back to the Garden where they will take on the Blue Jackets in a division rivalry matchup. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After a rebound win in Buffalo, where rookie Mackenzie Skapski won in his NHL debut, the Rangers (35- 16-6) are back at Madison Square Garden, where they will play four of their next five games, including a division matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-28-3) tonight.
The Rangers and Blue Jackets have played twice this season, both games in Columbus, and have split the first two games. The last game was on January 6th, with the Rangers coming out with a 2-1 win thanks to goals by Marc Staal and Chris Kreider. Derek Stepan had two assists, and Henrik Lundqvist made 35 saves. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers looking to rebound in Buffalo; No starting goalie confirmed
Bobby Bevilacqua
Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan have both been playing extremely well lately, and make up what has been a formidable second line for the Rangers. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After losing giving up three leads and falling in the shootout, the Rangers (34-16-6) will take on the Buffalo Sabres (17-37-4) at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, the rescheduled date of a game that was postponed due to snow earlier in the season.
Both teams played last night, so they will be even in that category when it comes to rest. Buffalo’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers last night ended a four game losing streak, but they are still just 3-17-1 in their last 21 games. They are also tied for the third fewest victories on home ice (11), and have the least amount of points in the league (38). They also own the worst goal differential, an unthinkable -89, and in the words of Derek Stepan, these are two points that the Rangers must earn. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers ready for battle with Canucks on home ice; Kreider hitting his stride
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers are heading back home, where they will play four of their next five games, including tonight matchup against the Canucks. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
With four straight wins under their belts, all coming on the road, the Rangers (34-16-5) are back at Madison Square Garden to take on the Vancouver Canucks (32-21-3) for the second and final time this season.
The Rangers beat the Canucks back on December 13th in Vancouver, starting off their four game road trip with a 5-1 blowout. Mats Zuccarello led the way with two goals, and JT Miller also found the back of the net. Defenseman contributed on both sides of the puck, with Ryan McDonagh and Marc Staal scoring their first goals of the season in that game. 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 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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