Category Archives: Game Previews
Rangers look for a more complete effort in Colorado; Top line of utmost importance
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers hope to continue their road trip on a positive note when they take on the Avalanche tonight at 9 PM. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
With some of the player’s fathers along for the ride, the Rangers (31-16-5) will continue their road trip out in Denver, Colorado where they will take on the Avalanche (22-21-11), a team that is trying to stay relevant in the Western Conference.
The Annual Father’s trip started off pretty well, albeit it a rollercoaster game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the Rangers coming away with a 4-4 victory. Mats Zuccarello was the Rangers best player, scoring two goals, including a perfect wrist shot for the game winner. Rick Nash, who is normally the one scoring goals, was the playmaker for the night, tallying three assists, the first time he has done so since 2009. Derick Brassard also added two assists, breaking the 40 point mark in arguably the best start to a season in his NHL career. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers aim to start road trip strong against Toronto; Kreider and Zuccarello looking to stay hot
Bobby Bevilacqua
Mats Zuccarello and Derick Brassard, part of arguably the Rangers best line over the past few games, will look to help the Rangers take down the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday Night. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The Rangers (30-16-5) will look to end their brief two game winless skid when they travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs (23-27-4) at the Air Canada Centre in the third and final meeting between the two teams this season.
With an overtime loss on Sunday, the Rangers are 3-3-1 since the All Star Break.
The Rangers have dropped the first two games against the Maple Leafs this season, including a 6-3 shellacking in the home opener, and a 5-4 loss in Toronto on November 8th. In the first meeting, the Rangers saw Toronto score five goals in the second period, with Lee Stempniak, Rick Nash, and Derick Brassard all scoring in the losing effort. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers finish off back-to-back against the Stars; Talbot likely to start
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and Stars will face off for the final time this season, with the Rangers looking to get some revenge on home ice. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After dropping a game against a strong Nashville team, the Rangers (30-16-4) will take on the Dallas Stars (23-21-8) at Madison Square Garden, the second matchup between these two teams this season.
The Rangers eight game win streak was snapped in Dallas on December 29th, with the Stars coming away with a 3-2 victory. Kevin Hayes and JT Miller scored the Rangers goals, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 23 of the 26 shots he faced in a loss. Kari Lehtonen made 28 saves, including all 21 shots he faced in the last two periods. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers take on tough Nashville team; Talbot taking over as Rangers starter
Bobby Bevilacqua
Cam Talbot will get his chance to shoulder the number one goalie role for the Rangers for the time being, with his second consecutive start coming against a very strong Predators team. Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers.
After finding out that Henrik Lundqvist will be sidelined for three weeks, the Rangers (30-15-4) will take on a tough Nashville Predators (33-12-6) team at Bridgestone Arena. Cam Talbot will step in as the Rangers starter for the time being, and will start back-to-back games for the first time this season.
This is the first of two matchups between these two teams, with the second and final game coming at Madison Square Garden on March 2nd. Read the rest of this entry
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
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