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Rangers win streak snapped at home against Islanders; Stepan Injured

Bobby Bevilacqua

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The Rangers were shut down by the Metropolitan DIvision leading Islanders on Tuesday night, falling by a score of 3-0 in just their second loss in five weeks. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.

After sweeping a three game road trip in California, the Rangers (24-12-4) could not continue their winning ways against the Islanders (29-13-1), getting shut out and giving up three goals in a rough second period.

The Rangers played a strong first period, but could not score, hitting the post on three separate occasions. After the first 20 minutes, the Islanders took over, and did not look back, winning the game by a final score of 3-0. Read the rest of this entry

Rangers prepared for “Battle of New York” against the Islanders

Bobby Bevilacqua

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Rick Nash fared well in his last game against the Islanders, scoring twice in the loss. Nash will look to keep scoring goals and come away with a win this time. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.

After sweeping their California road trip and winning 13 of their last 14 games, the Rangers (24-11-4) will take on the division rival Islanders (28-13-1) at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers enter tonight’s contest with 52 points and in a Wild Card spot. The Islanders are five points ahead of the rangers and in first place, but have played three more games than the Blueshirts, making tonight’s game much more important than just a rivalry game. Read the rest of this entry

Rangers sweep California road trip with win over Sharks; Lundqvist earns 20th win

Bobby Bevilacqua

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The Rangers swept their California road trip, winning 13 of their last 14 games before heading home to that the handlers.

The Rangers (24-11-4) continue to stay red hot, winning their fifth in a row against the San Jose Sharks (22-16-5) by a final score of 3-1, completing a remarkable sweep of three games in four nights against some of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Rangers have won 13 of their last 14 games dating back to December 8th.

This is the first time in franchise history that the Rangers have beaten the Ducks, the Kings and the Sharks on the road in the same season, as well as the first time that they have beaten those teams along with the Canucks, Oilers, and Flames on the road in the same season. That really goes to show how impressive the Rangers recent play has been. Read the rest of this entry

Rangers look to finish west coast trip strong; Dan Boyle returns to San Jose

Bobby Bevilacqua

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Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net for the Rangers ronight, as New York looks to extend their win streak to five against the Sharks. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

After a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, the Rangers (23-11-4) will finish off their California road trip tonight against the San Jose Sharks (22-15-5).

The Rangers have won four consecutive games and 12 of their last 13 games, but finishing off a sweep against Anaheim, Los Angeles, and San Jose would be a truly impressive feat.

Following Thursday’s victory, the Rangers also have a strong 10-6-1 record away from Madison Square Garden, winning their last three games on the road, and seven of their last eight. Read the rest of this entry

Rangers dethrone the Kings in Stanley Cup rematch, Dan Boyle finding his form

Bobby Bevilacqua

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Cam Talbot started in net for the Rangers, stopping 28 shots and picking up his fourth victory of the season. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

The Rangers (23-11-4) overcame a rough start, rallying with four straight goals to beat the Los Angeles Kings (19-13-9), earning their fourth straight win and their 12 win in their last 13 games. The win propels New York into third place in the Metropolitan Division, and gives them 50 points this season.

After an impressive 4-1 victory in Anaheim on Wednesday, the Rangers impressed again, compiling two wins in two nights against top notch Western Conference teams. Read the rest of this entry