Category Archives: Game Recaps
Rangers lose again in the shootout; Stempniak scores against his former team
Bobby Bevilacqua
Tonight’s game against the Penguins was extremely physical, bringing back memories of the playoff rivalry from last season. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
For the second consecutive game, the Rangers (7-6-4) fell in the shootout in Pittsburgh, after it appeared that Dan Boyle won the game for the Rangers. Upon further review, Boyle’s shootout goal was overturned, and the Penguins (12-3-1) walked away with their 12th win of the season.
It is yet another disappointing loss for the Rangers, who played hard but lost their sixth game in their last eight contests (2-2-4), as well as their fourth consecutive loss when the game goes to the shootout.
Rangers fall to Avalanche in shootout; Stepan scores first goal of the year
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the crowd at Madison Square Garden celebrate after Dan Girardi scored in the third period, giving the Rangers a 3-2 lead. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos and Getty Images.
After a huge, emotional win over the Penguins on Tuesday, the Rangers (7-6-3) dropped the shootout to the Avalanche (5-8-3), in what would ultimately be a disappointing 4-3 loss for the Rangers.
The Rangers played pretty well overall, but ultimately gave up a lead in the third period, and Alex Tanguay would seal the deal for the Avalanche with a great move in the shootout.
One of the standouts for New York tonight was Kevin Hayes, who scored the first goal for the Rangers and made it three games straight with a point (1-2-3). Kevin Hayes was the most noticeable skater for the Rangers early when they were getting shut down but Colorado, and was the one to score the first goal. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers stomp Penguins at home in a shutout victory; Nash picks up League leading 12th goal
Bobby Bevilacqua
Tonight’s games against the Penguins was fast, physical, and aggressive, bringing back memories of the intense playoff series that these two teams played last season. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (7-6-2) responded to Sunday’s loss in a big way, shutting out one of the best teams in the NHL by a final score of 5-0, handing the Penguins (10-3-2) their first loss in eight games.
Henrik Lundqvist was sensational again, earning his 53rd career shutout and his third this season with 33 saves against arguably the best offense in the entire league. Henrik stoned numerous Pens throughout the night, including another fantastic save, this time on Chris Kunitz. Lundqvist earned his seventh win of the season tonight.
All five goals came from five different Rangers, which is always great to see from any team. New York also managed to score on the power play, the first time that has happened against the Penguins in the last 11 games. As Rick Nash said, the defensive aspect of the game was excellent, with all of the goals coming from good defense and off of the forecheck. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers dominated at home by Edmonton; Lundqvist shines in loss
Bobby Bevilacqua
Henrik Lundqvist was one of the lone bright spots for the Rangers tonight, making 30 saves to keep New York in the game until the end. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (6-5-2) came home to face the Edmonton Oilers (5-8-1), but were completely overwhelmed by an Edmonton team that is 29th in the NHL in goals allowed average, and fell by a final score of 3-1.
The Rangers only managed to put 21 shots on net, and made Viktor Fasth look like Johnathan Quick, as they never really pressured him throughout the game. New York felt a step behind the entire game and couldn’t establish a lot of puck possession throughout the game. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers defense struggles in loss to Toronto
Bobby Bevilacqua
Derek Stepan made his season debut against the Maple Leafs, and recorded an assist with a plus-one rating in his first game. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
After a string of games where the Rangers (6-5-2) had earned at least a point in seven of their last eight games, the Maple Leafs (7-5-2) managed to secure a win in regulation with two late goals, winning by a final score of 5-4.
Rick Nash had another goal, his second in as many games, and Derek Stepan played well in his return, picking up an assist on Mats Zuccarello’s goal in the first period.
Cam Talbot struggled, allowing five goals on 31 shots. So far this season, Talbot has not been the dynamic goaltender that he was last season when he played. He has given up 12 goals in his three starts,and is yet to earn a win. However, it is not fair to blame the loss on Talbot, mainly because the Rangers defense, from the defenders and the forwards, was subpar for most of the night. Read the rest of this entry
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