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Rangers look to finish west coast trip strong; Dan Boyle returns to San Jose
Bobby Bevilacqua
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
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
Rangers win hard-fought battle in Anaheim; Zuccarello ends goal drought
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the Ducks faced off in an extremely competitive game, with the Rangers coming away with a huge win to start their road trip. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The Rangers (22-11-4) earned a victory in a thrilling game against the Anaheim Ducks (26-10-6) by a final score of 4-1, picking up their 11th win in 12 games for the first time since the 1993-1994 season.
The game had a playoff feel to it, with both teams playing with high intensity, very physically, and extremely competitive, making for one of the Rangers most entertaining games this season. Ilya Bryzgalov, making just his second start this season, played well for the Ducks, stopping 26 shots, but eventually fell short. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers start west coast trip against the Ducks; Lundqvist in net
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and Ducks will face off for the first time this season, with Henrik Lundqvist starting for the Blueshirts, and Ilya Bryzgalov in net for Anaheim. Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers.
The Rangers (21-11-4) start their three game road trip against one of the best teams in the NHL; the Anaheim Ducks (26-9-6), who will pose one of the toughest matchups this season.
The Ducks are currently in one of their “rough” stretches, and even that isn’t all that bad. Anaheim has won in regulation just once in their last seven games, but still managing a 4-2-1 record. This is largely due to the play of their captain and top center, Ryan Getzlaf, who was named the league’s top star of the month in December, tallying 20 points (5-15-20) in the month, as well as points in 12 of 14 games. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers ready for their toughest test of the season
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers begin a tough stretch tomorrow when they face off against the Anaheim Ducks, one of the strongest teams in the league. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
The Rangers (21-11-4) are playing their best hockey of the season, winning 10 of their last 11 games, outscoring opponents 40-17 in that span, and getting contributions from all over the ice. While they have faced some tough competition, the next seven games will really show how good this Rangers team can be.
Over the next 11 days, the Rangers will play seven games against very high quality opponents, starting with a road trip in California, where they will face the Anaheim Ducks, the Los Angeles Kings, and the San Jose Sharks. All three teams are in a playoff position, and have winning records. The Ducks have the most points in the NHL, and are one of the best teams in the league. Read the rest of this entry
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