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Rangers drop third straight to the Islanders; Hagelin with lone Ranger goal
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers dropped another game to the Islanders, falling by a final score of 4-1. It was just the fourth loss in the last 20 games for the Rangers. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The week off for the Rangers seemed to have a lingering effect, as the Rangers (27-14-4) seemed distracted and off their games at times, falling to the Metropolitan Division leading New York Islanders (32-14-1) by a score of 4-1, and ending their three game win streak.
It was the first game at Nassau Coliseum for the two teams, but the result did not change. The Rangers have been outscored by the Islanders 13-4 in the three games, and now trail them by seven points with two games in hand. The Islanders also improved their home record to an impressive 17-4. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers start second half with rivalry game vs Islanders; Kreider potentially unavailable
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers will look to start the second half off on a positive note, where they will face off against the division-rival Islanders for the third time this season. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Following the All Star break and a week off, the Rangers (27-13-4) will battle the Islanders (31-14-1) for the third time this season, but this time the game will be played at the Nassau Coliseum. Despite the snow, the teams practiced as scheduled and the game will go on.
The Rangers sit just five points behind the Islanders for first place in the division, making this matchup an important game for both teams. The Rangers have two games in hand on the Islanders, giving them a little more leeway. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers Practice Report from Long Island
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
With the massive snowstorm falling in New York, The Rangers were able to move their practice on Monday, and travel to Long Island ahead of the storm before taking on the New York Islanders tomorrow night.
All of the players were present at Monday’s practice for the Rangers, which is a good thing. Rick Nash, who played in the All Star game in Columbus on Sunday, was also able to travel to Nassau ahead of the storm, and will be available for the game. He did not practice as part of a scheduled day off. Chris Kreider also did not practice due to an illness. His status is unknown. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers look to rebound in Columbus; Stepan return possible
Bobby Bevilacqua
Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net for the Rangers, and will be looking for his 12th win in 14 games. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Following a shutout at the hands of the Bruins, the Rangers (24-13-4) will be looking to snap their brief skid when they head to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets (18-20-3), a team that has struggled with injuries throughout the majority of the season.
The Rangers have lost their last two games via the shutout, unable to get the lucky bounces and hitting the post numerous times in both games. The Blueshirts will look to take advantage of a struggling Columbus team that has lost their last three games. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers shut out by Bruins for second consecutive game; Talbot with 29 saves
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers dropped their second consecutive game, getting shut out by the Bruins. The Rangers haven’t scored a goal in 121:00. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
For the second consecutive game, the Rangers (24-13-4) could not find the back of the net, falling to the red-hot Boston Bruins (24-15-6) on the road, doomed by their own errors and some great goaltending from Tuukka Rask of the Bruins.
Rask, the 2014 Vezina winner, was outstanding for the Bruins, making 30 saves, picking up his second shutout of the season, and his 19th win.
Cam Talbot had a strong game in net, stopping 29 of the 32 shots that he faced. Talbot had practically no chance on two of the goals due to defensive breakdowns and wide open Bruins players. Talbot fell to 4-4-1 with the loss. Read the rest of this entry
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