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No goal decision huge as Rangers fall to Flyers in shootout: Stalberg OUT
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The Rangers (5-2-2) fell in the shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers (4-2-1), despite seemingly winning the game earlier in the second period. This matchup was full of scoring chances, spectacular saves and an incredible overtime period.
The Rangers saw their first goal challenge in team history, and it didn’t go their way, winding up as a massive turning point in the game. Jarret Stoll had his goal called off, one that would have given the Rangers a 3-2 lead that would have likely held with the way Lundqvist was playing. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers head to Philly to re-ignite rivalry with Flyers; AV calls out Dan Girardi
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (5-2-1) will look to extend their win streak to three games for the second time this season as they head into Philadelphia to take on the rival Flyers (3-2-1), the first of five contests between the long-time, heated rivals.
New York defeated the Coyotes in their last game, a 4-1 victory thanks to a superb performance from Henrik Lundqvist, as well as Rick Nash, Chris Kreider and Keith Yandle scoring their first goal of the season. They finally broke through for a power play goal, and the penalty kill was perfect.
The Flyers have won three of their last four games, and their special teams has been good. They’ve scored a power play goal in four of the last six games, and just one goal against from their last 17 times shorthanded.
The Flyers will start Steve Mason in net, their starter, despite his lackluster start to the season. Mason is 1-2-1 with a 3.88 GAA and a .878 save percentage, allowing 11 goals on 90 shots. Michal Neuvirth, one of Philadelphia’s offseason acquisitions, has been much more effective, but he’ll sit tonight. Read the rest of this entry
NHL Division Preview: The Metropolitan
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the Capitals will be two of the Metropolitan’s best teams this season. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The upcoming NHL season is less than two weeks away, and the excitement is palpable. The rosters are almost finalized, preseason is almost over, and the grind for a Stanley Cup Championship is about to begin.
This is the first post in a series of four where I will preview each division in the NHL, make my predictions, and choose who I think will be in the playoffs. There will be an article for each division in the league.
The Metropolitan Division is shaping up to be the best in the entire league. Many of the teams have either maintained their strong roster or drastically improved, meaning that this division is very likely to send five teams to the playoffs.
The Rangers were the champions of the Metropolitan last season, in the regular season and after the first two rounds, and they’ll look to defend their divisional prowess against some surging teams such as the Penguins, the Capitals, and the Islanders. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers set lineup for preseason clash with Philly, Glass and Megna scratched
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers have announced the starting lineup for tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden after making some significant roster cuts, leaving the team with just 15 forwards and eight defensemen.
Here were the lines from the morning skate, and the expected lineup for tonight.
Chris Kreider-Derek Stepan-Rick Nash
JT Miller-Derick Brassard-Mats Zuccarello
Jesper Fast-Kevin Hayes-Viktor Stalberg
Jarret Stoll-Dominic Moore-Emerson Etem
Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi
Marc Staal-Dan Boyle
Keith Yandle-Dylan McIlrath
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Rangers point streak comes to an end in Philly; JT Miller impressive in loss
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers fell short of the Flyers, ending their 10 game point streak, but losing just their second game in regulation this month. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
It seems that the trade rumors may have rattled the Rangers (38-17-6), looking flat at times and dropping their first game to the Philadelphia Flyers (27-25-11), ending their 10 game point streak as well as their four game win streak.
The Rangers were looking to set a new franchise record for wins in the month of February, but fell a win short, finishing the month with a 10-2-2 record. The Islanders also lost to the Hurricanes today, so the Rangers remain just two points behind the Isles with three games in hand. Read the rest of this entry
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