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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 ready to take on Edmonton at The Garden
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers are back at home for the next three games, and will face the Edmonton Oilers tonight. Beniot Pouliot will be returning to The Garden for the first time this season, but in a different jersey this time.
The Rangers (6-5-2) are headed back home for the start of a three game homestand, with the first game against the Edmonton Oilers (5-8-1) tonight at 6 PM.
The Rangers are coming into tonight’s game frustrated with the loss in Toronto, after giving up a third period lead late. The Oilers will be entering the game rested and happy with their 3-2 win over Buffalo on Friday.
This season, the Rangers are 4-2-2 at home, and have earned at least one point in their previous four contests at Madison Square Garden (2-0-2). 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
The Rangers look for revenge against the Maple Leafs
Bobby Bevilacqua
Martin St. Louis and the Rangers will look for revenge against the Maple Leafs after Toronto took them down at The Garden, with the help of five second period goals en route to a 6-3 victory.
The Rangers (6-4-2) will play the Maple Leafs (6-5-2) in an original six matchup for the second time this season, and look to improve on the 6-3 defeat they suffered at the hands of Toronto at Madison Square Garden on October 12th.
New York is coming off of an overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 4-3, where Rick Nash, Martin St. Louis, and Derick Brassard all scored.
Toronto last played Thursday, losing in a shootout to the Colorado Avalanche on the road, by a score of 4-3. Read the rest of this entry
Chris Mueller reassigned to Hartford Wolf Pack
Bobby Bevilacqua
Chris Mueller has been reassigned to Hartford, meaning that Derek Stepan’s return is imminent.
This afternoon, the New York Rangers reassigned forward Chris Mueller to the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate.
Mueller was originally called up to help a depleted Rangers center group, most notable with the injury to Derek Stepan.
In seven games with the Rangers, Mueller has scored once and picked up an assist, with both of those points coming against the New Jersey Devils on October 21st.
Mueller spent a lot of time at center, filling in the fourth line position when Dominic Moore was moved up to the third line. Mueller also played on the wing position when platooning with Kevin Hayes on the fourth line.
The reassignment of Chris Mueller has a few meanings outside of where he will be playing his next hockey game. Read the rest of this entry
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