After trailing 2-0 going into the third period the Rangers were able to rally around two B. Dubinsky goals to even the score. The second goal came with H. Lundqvist pulled from the net and only forty seven seconds left to play.
The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden didn't seem like a regular season game when the puck dropped but more like an old school rivalry renewed. And that's the way the both teams played as S. Avery and B. Gervais mixed it up only 2:28 into the first.
The Islanders were able to get on the board first on a fanned shot attempt by D. Girardi that the Islanders recovered and tried to thread a pass in between two Rangers that went deep into the corner but came out to K. Okposo as he slide one across to F. Nielsen and an empty net on a bang bang play for a 1-0 lead.
Period two would see the Rangers get their chances while throwing 15 shots at D. Roloson but not connecting on one. A good looking power play from the Rangers ended up being a Short Handed conversion by the Islanders when K. Okposo would battle to a puck in the Rangers end and tip a pass to B. Comeau as he was able to squeeze one through Lundqvist's pads for a 2-0 Islander lead.
This deflated the Rockin Garden crowd at this point and it seemed to change the face of the game where the Rangers were out shooting the Islanders 20-14 by period two's end.
The Rangers new this was an important game with three teams all in the mix for that eight spot and the Islanders right on their tail. The Rangers would go on a power play due to a boarding penalty on B.Comeau and would generate some chances that Roloson would turn aside but just as the penalty expired C. Druy would take a low blast that Roloson would make the save but it redirected in front to B. Dubinsky as he pushed the puck to his back hand and sent it home for a one goal game with 13:53 remaining.
This goal got the Garden crowd alive again and Rangers responded by pumping shots at the Islanders goal keep. With time running down the Rangers would get a late power play and although they would come close by hitting a post by the time the penalty expired the Rangers would be up a man again but this time with an empty net and Lundqvist on the bench. Again Dubinsky planting himself in front of the Islanders goal was able to redirect a R. Callahan shot that would hit the back of the mesh that would erupt a Garden crowd on the edge of their seats.
Enter the over time session and the Rangers four game win streak would come to an end when K. Okposo would gain the Rangers zone dish it off to F. Nielsen only to get it back and rip a wrister that was able to beat Lundqvist for an Islanders winner. It was Okposo first goal in 19 games but he played a very good one last night also getting two assists on the Islanders first two goals.
Rangers played a well fought game that earned them a much needed point out of this game while out shooting the Islanders 38-22. Their win streak started against the Islanders and ended with them. The Rangers are 4-0-1 in their last five and can take out a lot of positives from last night's game including coming from behind a two goal deficit in the third and winning a lot of physical one on one battles in the corners, but most of all getting the point out of it.
Next up for the Rangers are the Flyers at the Garden on Wednesday night.
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
A Garden of Victory!
Rangers win forth straight while winning first this month at home.
The Rangers are playing exciting hockey again and after winning their forth straight they were able to get their first win on home ice this month.
I don't know if the Rangers were feeling differently about themselves after the home ice 2-0 shut out loss to the Islanders five games ago, but since then they've been finding a way to win hockey games. Weather it's Lundqvist coming up big between the pipes as he did on the Island following the 2-0 loss game and the following game in Philly as he was a monster in the third or could it be this secondary scoring we've been getting just in time for the holiday season.
Over the past four games the Rangers have put up 15 goals while only giving up 5. Yes, Henrik has been great allowing only one in three of those games but Dury has put up points as so did Prospal and Callahan. With these guys contributing to the offense this Ranger team could make some noise in the Atlantic.
In last night's game the Rangers fell into a 1-0 hole at the 4:09 mark but this lead would only last 2 minutes and 13 seconds as Dury would convert to tie the game at 6:22.
Rangers would move forward from their and connect on their next goal on the power play. V. Prospal first of the night at 4:55 of the second for a 2-1 edge.
The blue shirts would take a 2-1 lead into the third and wasted no time to take a two goal advantage as V. Prospal would do it again only :23 into the final session. Prospals emotions showed scoring as it was the first time he did so in 14 games.
Mr. automatic Mr. leading goals scored in the NHL would stamp this game off with a victory when the Panthers went on the power play and Dury would pressure the puck and was pulled down that lead to the ref raising his arm for an upcoming power play for the Rangers but no need as Gaborik received the push up pass and was able to slide it through Vokoun's legs for a 4-1 lead and wave off the penalty to the Panthers while scoring his first short handed goal of the season.
The eight place NY Rangers put in a complete game at the Garden last night and even in a couple of the team's break downs the King was there to defend for them. An all out team effort supported this win and In a month of ups and downs it's good to see the ups at the end of the month and the downs behind us. The two day NHL Christmas break is a upon us and the Rangers gave their faithful an early gift from their play of late.
Next up is the NY Islanders on Saturday night 12/26 at the Garden, the team that might of awoken a team that was looking to be headed no where fast.
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The Rangers are playing exciting hockey again and after winning their forth straight they were able to get their first win on home ice this month.
I don't know if the Rangers were feeling differently about themselves after the home ice 2-0 shut out loss to the Islanders five games ago, but since then they've been finding a way to win hockey games. Weather it's Lundqvist coming up big between the pipes as he did on the Island following the 2-0 loss game and the following game in Philly as he was a monster in the third or could it be this secondary scoring we've been getting just in time for the holiday season.
Over the past four games the Rangers have put up 15 goals while only giving up 5. Yes, Henrik has been great allowing only one in three of those games but Dury has put up points as so did Prospal and Callahan. With these guys contributing to the offense this Ranger team could make some noise in the Atlantic.
In last night's game the Rangers fell into a 1-0 hole at the 4:09 mark but this lead would only last 2 minutes and 13 seconds as Dury would convert to tie the game at 6:22.
Rangers would move forward from their and connect on their next goal on the power play. V. Prospal first of the night at 4:55 of the second for a 2-1 edge.
The blue shirts would take a 2-1 lead into the third and wasted no time to take a two goal advantage as V. Prospal would do it again only :23 into the final session. Prospals emotions showed scoring as it was the first time he did so in 14 games.
Mr. automatic Mr. leading goals scored in the NHL would stamp this game off with a victory when the Panthers went on the power play and Dury would pressure the puck and was pulled down that lead to the ref raising his arm for an upcoming power play for the Rangers but no need as Gaborik received the push up pass and was able to slide it through Vokoun's legs for a 4-1 lead and wave off the penalty to the Panthers while scoring his first short handed goal of the season.
The eight place NY Rangers put in a complete game at the Garden last night and even in a couple of the team's break downs the King was there to defend for them. An all out team effort supported this win and In a month of ups and downs it's good to see the ups at the end of the month and the downs behind us. The two day NHL Christmas break is a upon us and the Rangers gave their faithful an early gift from their play of late.
Next up is the NY Islanders on Saturday night 12/26 at the Garden, the team that might of awoken a team that was looking to be headed no where fast.
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Monday, December 21, 2009
A Hat Trick for the Blue Shirts!
After being shut out on home ice against Islanders and it seemed like the Rangers hit rock bottom this team manages to pull out three straight wins and are only two points out of a playoff spot.
A 5-2 win against the Islanders following the home ice shut out loss, a 2-1 win over the Flyers where Lundqvist stood on his head in the third stopping 36 of 37 total shots in the game and last night in Raleigh taking a 3-1 winner over the Canes.
After the Rangers trailed 1-0 early in the second they wasted no time, well twenty eight seconds to be exact to even the score at one when the Leagues leading goals scorer found the puck on his stick in front of an empty net as he slammed it home.
That would be all the scoring in the second as we would see a 1-1 dead lock going into third. Even though the game was tied and Rangers were being out shot 20-16 after two, the Rangers seemed to be the team getting more quality chances. I guess it's quality not quantity and this had the Rangers feeling confident going into the final session.
The top line would get it done again on a beautiful passing play off a turn over that lead to Gaborik hitting Dubinsky that had Cam Ward moving left to right and Gabby would hit Dubby back left as he buried it for a 2-1 edge only 1:21 into the period.
The Rangers put out a solid team effort in the third starting with the back bone Lundqvist in goal and reinstated defensemen Wade Redden and Matt Gilroy who both played well on defense. Redden played aggressive with nothing fancy closing gaps and keeping the puck out while getting two shots on goal. The first line got the job done scoring the two big goals while Marc Staal would seal the deal with an empty netter and a 3-1 Rangers win.
This is the first time the Rangers won three straight since they won the seven straight at the beginning of the season. Yes the three teams they just beat all have their problems of their own but Rangers got the job done. They got their way out of from the bottom pack and now are only two points out of a playoff spot. Their next meeting will be with a team that is right above them in the standings holding down the eight spot, the Florida Panthers. At the moment the Panthers have 39 points and the Rangers 37. This will be a Big one at MSG on Wednesday night as the blue shirts will push for four and try to give their faith full a early Christmas gift.
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A 5-2 win against the Islanders following the home ice shut out loss, a 2-1 win over the Flyers where Lundqvist stood on his head in the third stopping 36 of 37 total shots in the game and last night in Raleigh taking a 3-1 winner over the Canes.
After the Rangers trailed 1-0 early in the second they wasted no time, well twenty eight seconds to be exact to even the score at one when the Leagues leading goals scorer found the puck on his stick in front of an empty net as he slammed it home.
That would be all the scoring in the second as we would see a 1-1 dead lock going into third. Even though the game was tied and Rangers were being out shot 20-16 after two, the Rangers seemed to be the team getting more quality chances. I guess it's quality not quantity and this had the Rangers feeling confident going into the final session.
The top line would get it done again on a beautiful passing play off a turn over that lead to Gaborik hitting Dubinsky that had Cam Ward moving left to right and Gabby would hit Dubby back left as he buried it for a 2-1 edge only 1:21 into the period.
The Rangers put out a solid team effort in the third starting with the back bone Lundqvist in goal and reinstated defensemen Wade Redden and Matt Gilroy who both played well on defense. Redden played aggressive with nothing fancy closing gaps and keeping the puck out while getting two shots on goal. The first line got the job done scoring the two big goals while Marc Staal would seal the deal with an empty netter and a 3-1 Rangers win.
This is the first time the Rangers won three straight since they won the seven straight at the beginning of the season. Yes the three teams they just beat all have their problems of their own but Rangers got the job done. They got their way out of from the bottom pack and now are only two points out of a playoff spot. Their next meeting will be with a team that is right above them in the standings holding down the eight spot, the Florida Panthers. At the moment the Panthers have 39 points and the Rangers 37. This will be a Big one at MSG on Wednesday night as the blue shirts will push for four and try to give their faith full a early Christmas gift.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Two Teams Fight to get to .500!
Entering yesterday's match up between the NY Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers both teams stood a game under the .500 mark. The winner of this one could say let's start fresh and make up some ground and maybe get back into the playoff mix.
After a huge shake up this month on Broadway with players being sent to the minors and others being benched a message is being sent from J. Tortorella that no one is safe and it don't matter what number is on the back of your jersey. If you don't play up to par you will be benched, demoted or sent to Hartford.
As Captain Chris Dury learned after being dropped down to the fourth line, he awoke in the heat of his demotion. Scoring a goal on the Island the other night in the Rangers 5-2 win, Chris was able to get the Rangers on the board first in Philly on a turn over in the Flyers zone that he turned around and fired for a 1-0 Rangers lead.
A little scrum behind the Flyers goal due to a late hit on Chris Pronger lead to the Flyers first power play of the game and Pronger would make them pay. Scoring on a sharp wrister from the point through traffic the game was quickly tied at one.
The Rangers heart and soul R. Callahan would work hard along the boards to create the Rangers next scoring chance that lead to a goal and a 2-1 Rangers lead. A. Anisimov would come from behind the net and throw a back hand shot towards the net that would deflect off a Flyers defenseman to give the Blue Shirts the lead.
Period three would belong to the Flyers or Henrik Lundqvist depending on how you want to look at it as the Rangers were out shot 16-5 in the final session. Throwing everything at the King in the third he said no to all 16 shots and the Rangers were able to sneak out of Philly with a win. Henrik was definitely the man today in Philadelphia as he was nodded with the number one star of the game stopping 36 of the 37 shots in his direction.
The Rangers have now put together a win streak of two games for the first time since before thanks giving. Rangers next opponent is the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday and if they could get two points there they'll be in striking distance of the other playoff teams.
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After a huge shake up this month on Broadway with players being sent to the minors and others being benched a message is being sent from J. Tortorella that no one is safe and it don't matter what number is on the back of your jersey. If you don't play up to par you will be benched, demoted or sent to Hartford.
As Captain Chris Dury learned after being dropped down to the fourth line, he awoke in the heat of his demotion. Scoring a goal on the Island the other night in the Rangers 5-2 win, Chris was able to get the Rangers on the board first in Philly on a turn over in the Flyers zone that he turned around and fired for a 1-0 Rangers lead.
A little scrum behind the Flyers goal due to a late hit on Chris Pronger lead to the Flyers first power play of the game and Pronger would make them pay. Scoring on a sharp wrister from the point through traffic the game was quickly tied at one.
The Rangers heart and soul R. Callahan would work hard along the boards to create the Rangers next scoring chance that lead to a goal and a 2-1 Rangers lead. A. Anisimov would come from behind the net and throw a back hand shot towards the net that would deflect off a Flyers defenseman to give the Blue Shirts the lead.
Period three would belong to the Flyers or Henrik Lundqvist depending on how you want to look at it as the Rangers were out shot 16-5 in the final session. Throwing everything at the King in the third he said no to all 16 shots and the Rangers were able to sneak out of Philly with a win. Henrik was definitely the man today in Philadelphia as he was nodded with the number one star of the game stopping 36 of the 37 shots in his direction.
The Rangers have now put together a win streak of two games for the first time since before thanks giving. Rangers next opponent is the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday and if they could get two points there they'll be in striking distance of the other playoff teams.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Same ole Rangers!
The Rangers were back home last night but the Garden faithful couldn't help a team in a need of offense. Oh wait the Rangers did manage to score two goals last night but yet again it was by there only offense Marian Gaborik scoring both of the Rangers goals.
Don't let the first paragraph of the article fool you the Rangers were very much in this game up to the last 10 minutes of play in a 2-2 battle. Strong on the puck winning battles but the defending champs know how to win big hockey games. But when Mike Rupp buried his second of the night with 8:46 left with a wrist shot that went over the glove of Lundquist it was good night Garden.
With under five minutes to play Sidney Crosby would deflect a Mark Eaton Slap Shot from the point and it would get by Lundquist for a two goal lead. Mike Rupp would finish off his hat-trick with an empty netter and the Penguins would win both games against the Rangers in the home and home series.
Sidney Crosby totals over the last two games equaled to 8 points with 5 goals and 3 assists. Sid the Kid did his thing to keep this elite team moving and stay atop the Atlantic division.
Last night's game was a good one to watch with Gaborik and Crosby scoring with the two also involved in a shoving match in front of the Penguins goal.
Rangers had deflating moments in this game after Gaborik made it a 1-0 game and the Rangers fans cheering it only took eleven seconds for the game to be tied when Crosby put in a beautiful backhand top shelf goal to even the score.
As bad as the Rangers have been playing lately they are finally a .500 team. 13-13-1. They are currently on a three game losing streak and have been out scored 18-6 in those games. It's been a really pain full last three games to watch as they didn't get a point out of any of them.
The Rangers next game is not until this Saturday night against the tuff Sabers in Buffalo. Then onto Detroit and Chicago. As you can see the schedule isn't getting easier on from here and if anyone don't start scoring besides Gaborik this season will slip away fast.
Rangers have the next four full days off. I would hate to be one of those players at those practices as Tortorella will try to regroup this bunch.
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Don't let the first paragraph of the article fool you the Rangers were very much in this game up to the last 10 minutes of play in a 2-2 battle. Strong on the puck winning battles but the defending champs know how to win big hockey games. But when Mike Rupp buried his second of the night with 8:46 left with a wrist shot that went over the glove of Lundquist it was good night Garden.
With under five minutes to play Sidney Crosby would deflect a Mark Eaton Slap Shot from the point and it would get by Lundquist for a two goal lead. Mike Rupp would finish off his hat-trick with an empty netter and the Penguins would win both games against the Rangers in the home and home series.
Sidney Crosby totals over the last two games equaled to 8 points with 5 goals and 3 assists. Sid the Kid did his thing to keep this elite team moving and stay atop the Atlantic division.
Last night's game was a good one to watch with Gaborik and Crosby scoring with the two also involved in a shoving match in front of the Penguins goal.
Rangers had deflating moments in this game after Gaborik made it a 1-0 game and the Rangers fans cheering it only took eleven seconds for the game to be tied when Crosby put in a beautiful backhand top shelf goal to even the score.
As bad as the Rangers have been playing lately they are finally a .500 team. 13-13-1. They are currently on a three game losing streak and have been out scored 18-6 in those games. It's been a really pain full last three games to watch as they didn't get a point out of any of them.
The Rangers next game is not until this Saturday night against the tuff Sabers in Buffalo. Then onto Detroit and Chicago. As you can see the schedule isn't getting easier on from here and if anyone don't start scoring besides Gaborik this season will slip away fast.
Rangers have the next four full days off. I would hate to be one of those players at those practices as Tortorella will try to regroup this bunch.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Hat's Fly For Crosby!
Well my first thought of a headline after last nights game in Pittsburgh (11/27) was going to be Talbot, Malkin and Crosby Oh My! Talbot, Malkin and Crosby oh my! This was after the Penguins exploded for three straight goals in the first after trailing one zip. Connecting for the three were Talbot, Malkin and Crosby in the span of 3:52.
After feeling much like I felt when they played the Blue Jackets at the Garden a week ago when they were facing a two goal deficit the Rangers came out to play in the second and showed hope as M. Gilroy took a wrist shot from the top circle that sailed home after Marc-Andre Fleury was bumped by his own player and it made for a one goal game. The Rangers were buzzing up to this point as they controlled much of the second period.
As it looked like we had a one goal game going into the third period Pittsburgh had one more rush with :10 left took one shot, it went wide got the puck again and caught a lazy team on their heels that didn't expect the Penguins to get off another shot and one sailed right by Valiquette with under a second to go to make for a 4-2 Penguins lead. The goal had to be reviewed to see if it beat the clock and it clearly did with 0.6 left, ouch.
The Rangers would strike back only :37 into the third to make for a one goal game again when Michael Rozsival slapped one in that came off a beautiful pass from Avery after some tuff work along the boards.
Up to this point I would say it was a good hockey game with that tuff break the Rangers had at the end of the second period, but then the circus came to town. Miss-communication behind the Rangers goal and Valiquette sliding back in front of his goal only to see Crosby put in his second of the night for a two goal Penguin lead. Soon after Pascal Dupuis took a slap shot from the side of the circle that snuck it's way by Valiquette as he made a week swipe at the shot with his glove that I bet he wish he had back.
It was hat night in Pittsburgh and with the Penguins on a Power Play and two already sunk for Sid the Kid he would snipe his third for the trick and you saw the Hat's Fly. 17,000 blue and white hat's made it to ice surface as the pounding was on in a 7-3 game at this point.
The Pens would add another as the gloves would start to drop in the game. Callahan, Avery and Brashear would be the ones the drop the gloves and the reason for the glove dropping was a blind side hit to the head M. Cooke took at Enver Lisin that shook him up well.
The leagues going to have to do something about these hit's to the head but I bet the Rangers hope it's after they play the Penguins on Monday night at the Garden. When Brashear tried to get at Cooke the refs made sure they didn't make it happen. This may not be the case when the Rangers play them again.
All in all the Penguins defense did a good job on the Rangers Gaborik holding him to only a secondary assist while the Rangers couldn't contain the Pens Crosby as he had a five point night with a trick and two assists and Malkin with a goal and an assist. None of the Rangers forwards scored a goal last night as only their Dee-men supplied the offense. Staal, Gilroy and Rozsival. Higgins keeps getting his scoring chances but can't seem to finish, hopefully things will turn around for him soon or his stay in New York will be short. The Rangers are now 6-11-1 in their Last 18. They will try to shake off their two back to back road blunders being out scored 13-4and focus on the rematch with Pittsburgh this Monday night.
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After feeling much like I felt when they played the Blue Jackets at the Garden a week ago when they were facing a two goal deficit the Rangers came out to play in the second and showed hope as M. Gilroy took a wrist shot from the top circle that sailed home after Marc-Andre Fleury was bumped by his own player and it made for a one goal game. The Rangers were buzzing up to this point as they controlled much of the second period.
As it looked like we had a one goal game going into the third period Pittsburgh had one more rush with :10 left took one shot, it went wide got the puck again and caught a lazy team on their heels that didn't expect the Penguins to get off another shot and one sailed right by Valiquette with under a second to go to make for a 4-2 Penguins lead. The goal had to be reviewed to see if it beat the clock and it clearly did with 0.6 left, ouch.
The Rangers would strike back only :37 into the third to make for a one goal game again when Michael Rozsival slapped one in that came off a beautiful pass from Avery after some tuff work along the boards.
Up to this point I would say it was a good hockey game with that tuff break the Rangers had at the end of the second period, but then the circus came to town. Miss-communication behind the Rangers goal and Valiquette sliding back in front of his goal only to see Crosby put in his second of the night for a two goal Penguin lead. Soon after Pascal Dupuis took a slap shot from the side of the circle that snuck it's way by Valiquette as he made a week swipe at the shot with his glove that I bet he wish he had back.
It was hat night in Pittsburgh and with the Penguins on a Power Play and two already sunk for Sid the Kid he would snipe his third for the trick and you saw the Hat's Fly. 17,000 blue and white hat's made it to ice surface as the pounding was on in a 7-3 game at this point.
The Pens would add another as the gloves would start to drop in the game. Callahan, Avery and Brashear would be the ones the drop the gloves and the reason for the glove dropping was a blind side hit to the head M. Cooke took at Enver Lisin that shook him up well.
The leagues going to have to do something about these hit's to the head but I bet the Rangers hope it's after they play the Penguins on Monday night at the Garden. When Brashear tried to get at Cooke the refs made sure they didn't make it happen. This may not be the case when the Rangers play them again.
All in all the Penguins defense did a good job on the Rangers Gaborik holding him to only a secondary assist while the Rangers couldn't contain the Pens Crosby as he had a five point night with a trick and two assists and Malkin with a goal and an assist. None of the Rangers forwards scored a goal last night as only their Dee-men supplied the offense. Staal, Gilroy and Rozsival. Higgins keeps getting his scoring chances but can't seem to finish, hopefully things will turn around for him soon or his stay in New York will be short. The Rangers are now 6-11-1 in their Last 18. They will try to shake off their two back to back road blunders being out scored 13-4and focus on the rematch with Pittsburgh this Monday night.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Tortorella Returns to where he was once Glorious!
Last night John Tortorella returned to where he was once a champion in Tampa Bay with his old team the Lightning. As he said in his pre game interview he had a lot of good memories in Tampa Bay but he was there last night to win a hockey game. He also mentioned he hopes to achieve in New York what he did in Tampa Bay, win a Stanley Cup.
But in his first game coaching against his old team it wouldn't be one to remember. Except for the salute his fans gave him during a TV time out when he was honored for his accomplishments during his seven year stay in the city, including the 2004 trophy as he received a standing ovation.
Well that would be John's only highlight of the night as Tampa Bay was the much better team on the ice. Scoring two goals in the first the second goal Tampa Bay would tally would be with only :35 left to end the period 2-0 Lightning.
The Second period would see the Lightning add two more goals from S. Downie (PPG) and P. Szczechura to build a 4-0 lead on the Rangers. That would be all for Lundquist as Trots made the goalie change and brought in reliever Steve Valiquette. Lundquist allowed four goals on 22 Shots before the pull, but with two tuff games coming up against Pittsburgh the King will have to put this one behind he and move forward.
The Third period would be a draw as the two teams split goals one a piece not before seeing Tampa up 5-0 the Rangers were able to break through Mike Smith's wall after he stopped the first 25 shots. The goal came off of Ryan Callahan's stick with only 2:07 left in the contest to break Smith's bid for the Shut Out.
This is a game the Rangers will want to forget as they get ready for the next two tuff battles in the home and home series against the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby and Malkin oh my. Those two games will be followed by the Sabers.
Tuff stretch coming up for the Rangers and as Gaborik didn't get on the scoreboard the Rangers only supplied a goal. That's two straight game with only scoring a goal in regulation, that's not a positive sign. The next three will be a big test and will be important with the whole Eastern Division battling for position in this tight race.
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"Injuries pile up for the Rangers"
Wade Redden is the latest Ranger to sustain an injury. After being crushed by Florida Panthers Victor Oreskovich in the first period in Wednesday nights game just 4:50 in he'll be out for 5-7 days. Redden's injury was to the right arm shoulder area.
So far this season Rangers had injury's to Marian Gaborik sore hip (2 games), Chris Dury with a concussion (5 games), Ales Kotalik shoulder soreness (1 game), Brandon Dubinsky (Broken wrist) should return in mid December, and after Lundquist was being run every game in the first month he felt the pains but didn't miss any contests as he was dressed when Steve Valiquette got the nod. In total the Rangers have lost 29 manpower games due to illness or injury this season.
Rangers call on Bobby Sanguinetti from Hartford to take place of the injured Redden. Sanguinetti will make his debut tonight in Tampa and the Rangers defense will be full of rookie D men in the line up along with Gilroy and Del Zotto who already have proved they can hang. Sanguinetti lead all AHL defensemen with 22 points six goals and 16 assists before the call.
Torts will have a tuff decision to make tonight weather he will directly put Sanguinetti in the line up with Redden's line mate which is Gilroy that would make for an all rookie pairing or will he shake up the lines. Rangers D men have been nothing put horses this season logging up minutes. When Gilroy went out of last game for fighting and getting the instigator major the Rangers were forced to go with only four defensemen the final 14:20 of play.
Rangers two game win streak will be tested tonight but will be a big game at hand. The Rangers stand at seventh in the Eastern Conference over all with a 13-10-1 record (27 points). Tampa Bay stand at 10th in the Conference with a 9-6-7 (25 points). Even though the point margin is only two with a win in Tampa the Rangers can give themselves a small cushion for the teams looking to get into that top eight for playoff contention. Every game is important with Over time points.
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So far this season Rangers had injury's to Marian Gaborik sore hip (2 games), Chris Dury with a concussion (5 games), Ales Kotalik shoulder soreness (1 game), Brandon Dubinsky (Broken wrist) should return in mid December, and after Lundquist was being run every game in the first month he felt the pains but didn't miss any contests as he was dressed when Steve Valiquette got the nod. In total the Rangers have lost 29 manpower games due to illness or injury this season.
Rangers call on Bobby Sanguinetti from Hartford to take place of the injured Redden. Sanguinetti will make his debut tonight in Tampa and the Rangers defense will be full of rookie D men in the line up along with Gilroy and Del Zotto who already have proved they can hang. Sanguinetti lead all AHL defensemen with 22 points six goals and 16 assists before the call.
Torts will have a tuff decision to make tonight weather he will directly put Sanguinetti in the line up with Redden's line mate which is Gilroy that would make for an all rookie pairing or will he shake up the lines. Rangers D men have been nothing put horses this season logging up minutes. When Gilroy went out of last game for fighting and getting the instigator major the Rangers were forced to go with only four defensemen the final 14:20 of play.
Rangers two game win streak will be tested tonight but will be a big game at hand. The Rangers stand at seventh in the Eastern Conference over all with a 13-10-1 record (27 points). Tampa Bay stand at 10th in the Conference with a 9-6-7 (25 points). Even though the point margin is only two with a win in Tampa the Rangers can give themselves a small cushion for the teams looking to get into that top eight for playoff contention. Every game is important with Over time points.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
"Rangers Live by Gaborik again!"
"Rangers Live by Gaborik again!"
Live by the Sword die by the Sword and the Rangers continue to live by a man that goes by the name of Marian.
After the Rangers last game out burst of seven goals they were only limited to one against the Florida Panthers in regulation. Goal scoring supplied by the one and only number 10 Marian Gaborik.
Even though Gaborik was the one to get the lone goal in regulation the Rangers played a well rounded game that earned them a shoot-out victory.
Chris Dury was way back in the lineup last night after being out with a concussion sustained in the Calgary game back on Nov. 7th and played a strong game getting 22 minutes of ice time. Dury got the primary assist on Gaborik's goal in the second period that lead to a 1-0 Rangers lead that carried them into the third.
Although the Rangers had Dury back in the line up they lost Wade Redden in the first period when he was pounded into the boards by Victor Oreskovich only 4:24 into play. Redden went straight to the locker room after the hit and did not return.
The Rangers out shot the Panthers 17 to 12 after two but the Panthers would turn it up in the third as they pushed for the equalizer putting up another 12 shots in the final session. The Panthers would get one though on a costly turn over in the Rangers zone that D. Moore would recover and get it by Ludquist to break the shut out and more important even the score. Even though Ludquist gave up the lone goal he was on his game last night stopping 25 of the 26 shots in regulation and overtime.
As period three would end in a dead lock of one we moved to the extra session.
Rangers would see a power play in the over time but couldn't get nothing by the also hot T. Vokoun who stopped 27 of the 28 in his direction. With both goalies being a wall in this one the OT session still wasn't enough to settle this score and a shoot-out was needed.
Enter rookie P.A. PARENTEAU. After the Panthers shooters missed their first two chances at getting a goal Gaborik missed as well for New York. It was the rookie's turn, and as P.A. did it in the Shoot-Out in Ottawa , he succeed again waiting waiting and putting one over the Waffel of Vokoun to put the Rangers up 1-0 in shoot out attempts. Lundquist would stay perfect stopping the Panthers final attempt and get the Rangers the two points and their second straight win. Coach John Tortarella gave the kid another chance at the shoot-out making him go in round two and it worked and he left the beach with a big smile on his face after the win.
Game positives: Rangers played a great game with puck control and physical play. Christopher Higgins was a beast in this game creating offense opportunities hitting a post and getting robbed while also contributing to the penalty kill. Secondary Scoring... It will happen soon I believe in this game of inches as the Rangers came close many times in this one.
Three stars of the night PA. Parenteau for his Shoot out winner get's the number one with Lundquist the number two and Vokoun the number three. Both goalies got the star nods as it was well deserved.
Next stop for the Rangers is in Tampa Bay Friday with Thanks Giving off then they move onto Pittsburgh.
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Live by the Sword die by the Sword and the Rangers continue to live by a man that goes by the name of Marian.
After the Rangers last game out burst of seven goals they were only limited to one against the Florida Panthers in regulation. Goal scoring supplied by the one and only number 10 Marian Gaborik.
Even though Gaborik was the one to get the lone goal in regulation the Rangers played a well rounded game that earned them a shoot-out victory.
Chris Dury was way back in the lineup last night after being out with a concussion sustained in the Calgary game back on Nov. 7th and played a strong game getting 22 minutes of ice time. Dury got the primary assist on Gaborik's goal in the second period that lead to a 1-0 Rangers lead that carried them into the third.
Although the Rangers had Dury back in the line up they lost Wade Redden in the first period when he was pounded into the boards by Victor Oreskovich only 4:24 into play. Redden went straight to the locker room after the hit and did not return.
The Rangers out shot the Panthers 17 to 12 after two but the Panthers would turn it up in the third as they pushed for the equalizer putting up another 12 shots in the final session. The Panthers would get one though on a costly turn over in the Rangers zone that D. Moore would recover and get it by Ludquist to break the shut out and more important even the score. Even though Ludquist gave up the lone goal he was on his game last night stopping 25 of the 26 shots in regulation and overtime.
As period three would end in a dead lock of one we moved to the extra session.
Rangers would see a power play in the over time but couldn't get nothing by the also hot T. Vokoun who stopped 27 of the 28 in his direction. With both goalies being a wall in this one the OT session still wasn't enough to settle this score and a shoot-out was needed.
Enter rookie P.A. PARENTEAU. After the Panthers shooters missed their first two chances at getting a goal Gaborik missed as well for New York. It was the rookie's turn, and as P.A. did it in the Shoot-Out in Ottawa , he succeed again waiting waiting and putting one over the Waffel of Vokoun to put the Rangers up 1-0 in shoot out attempts. Lundquist would stay perfect stopping the Panthers final attempt and get the Rangers the two points and their second straight win. Coach John Tortarella gave the kid another chance at the shoot-out making him go in round two and it worked and he left the beach with a big smile on his face after the win.
Game positives: Rangers played a great game with puck control and physical play. Christopher Higgins was a beast in this game creating offense opportunities hitting a post and getting robbed while also contributing to the penalty kill. Secondary Scoring... It will happen soon I believe in this game of inches as the Rangers came close many times in this one.
Three stars of the night PA. Parenteau for his Shoot out winner get's the number one with Lundquist the number two and Vokoun the number three. Both goalies got the star nods as it was well deserved.
Next stop for the Rangers is in Tampa Bay Friday with Thanks Giving off then they move onto Pittsburgh.
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Monday, November 23, 2009
What happened at Madison Square Garden last night?
What happened at Madison Square Garden last night?
After the Rangers fell into a 2-0 hole early in the game it looked like it would be another disappointing night for the team who donned a 4-9 record over the last thirteen. As talked about in my last article ("Rest don't help the Rangers") why don't we ever get the breaks? Did we get breaks in this one? Or were they hard earned goals? I would have to say heard earned goals, wow. We actually worked hard for the puck and put pucks toward the opponents goal. This is something to build one here. But wait let's get back to the game.
After being down two zip only 9:31 into the first John Tortorella quickly called a time out to regroup his team. It was a great time out because what ever he said on the bench to his men the game changed from that moment on. And who do you think would get us on the board first? Hmm let me see, well it was his seventeenth of the year off a V. Prospal feed from behind the goal as M. Gaborik would do it again and cut a disappointing 2-0 deficit start of a game in half at the 11:29 mark. Just 2:08 later as the Rangers were pouring on the pressure as it looked like they had another one with a puck laying on the goal line it wasn't fully in Blue Jackets cleared it off the crease and the Rangers went back to work . A blast from the point came in and A. Anisimov would redirect it in for a tip in goal and all of a sudden were tied at two.
With Brian Leetch in the building the next Ranger goal looked like it was Brian on the ice. But it was Ranger rookie defensenmen Michael Del Zotto. Scoring on a Leetch type rush Del Zotto ripped one home for a 3-2 Ranger lead that made even Brian smile as the camera focused on him after the goal. 3-2 Ranger lead after one.
Heading into the second the Rangers weren't done yet as they went on a power play and Avery would make them pay. Scoring on a wrap around goal that needed to go Toronto before it was official and make for a 4-2 game. Avery would tally again and make it 5-2 another fifty one seconds later on a beautiful feed from Gaborik. On that Rangers goal Gaborik would give the feed but on the next one only twenty one ticks later Marian would get the mesh making the score 6 to 2. I then pinched myself to make sure this wasn't a dream. Well I made sure I wasn't and soon saw the Rangers other first year impressive defenseman on a break away as he wristed a blazer into mesh and the Rangers were up 7-2 just like that.
Seven unanswered goals. The Rangers put up three goals in the first they haven't put up three goals in a game since they played Atlanta Nov. 12th in a losing effort. The last time they put up three in a win was the 4-2 game in Edmonton.
The Blue Jackets would score a late goal at the end of the second and add another in the third for a 7-4 final at the Garden.
Positives to take out of this game? Yes a few. Once again Gaborik did his thing but more important Rangers finally got some secondary scoring. They got scoring from their two young defensemen Del Zotto and Gilroy and that's great if the defense can contribute to a team that is struggling to score besides Marian. It's their forwards that need to score, and Avery got two tonight as Artem Anisimov put home the other. Next game we need Higgins, Callahan or Kotalik to get in the scoring column and Dury and Dubinsky when their back in the line up.
New York Rangers take the much needed win and well deserved two points out of this one and can put a smile on their faces for a change.
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After the Rangers fell into a 2-0 hole early in the game it looked like it would be another disappointing night for the team who donned a 4-9 record over the last thirteen. As talked about in my last article ("Rest don't help the Rangers") why don't we ever get the breaks? Did we get breaks in this one? Or were they hard earned goals? I would have to say heard earned goals, wow. We actually worked hard for the puck and put pucks toward the opponents goal. This is something to build one here. But wait let's get back to the game.
After being down two zip only 9:31 into the first John Tortorella quickly called a time out to regroup his team. It was a great time out because what ever he said on the bench to his men the game changed from that moment on. And who do you think would get us on the board first? Hmm let me see, well it was his seventeenth of the year off a V. Prospal feed from behind the goal as M. Gaborik would do it again and cut a disappointing 2-0 deficit start of a game in half at the 11:29 mark. Just 2:08 later as the Rangers were pouring on the pressure as it looked like they had another one with a puck laying on the goal line it wasn't fully in Blue Jackets cleared it off the crease and the Rangers went back to work . A blast from the point came in and A. Anisimov would redirect it in for a tip in goal and all of a sudden were tied at two.
With Brian Leetch in the building the next Ranger goal looked like it was Brian on the ice. But it was Ranger rookie defensenmen Michael Del Zotto. Scoring on a Leetch type rush Del Zotto ripped one home for a 3-2 Ranger lead that made even Brian smile as the camera focused on him after the goal. 3-2 Ranger lead after one.
Heading into the second the Rangers weren't done yet as they went on a power play and Avery would make them pay. Scoring on a wrap around goal that needed to go Toronto before it was official and make for a 4-2 game. Avery would tally again and make it 5-2 another fifty one seconds later on a beautiful feed from Gaborik. On that Rangers goal Gaborik would give the feed but on the next one only twenty one ticks later Marian would get the mesh making the score 6 to 2. I then pinched myself to make sure this wasn't a dream. Well I made sure I wasn't and soon saw the Rangers other first year impressive defenseman on a break away as he wristed a blazer into mesh and the Rangers were up 7-2 just like that.
Seven unanswered goals. The Rangers put up three goals in the first they haven't put up three goals in a game since they played Atlanta Nov. 12th in a losing effort. The last time they put up three in a win was the 4-2 game in Edmonton.
The Blue Jackets would score a late goal at the end of the second and add another in the third for a 7-4 final at the Garden.
Positives to take out of this game? Yes a few. Once again Gaborik did his thing but more important Rangers finally got some secondary scoring. They got scoring from their two young defensemen Del Zotto and Gilroy and that's great if the defense can contribute to a team that is struggling to score besides Marian. It's their forwards that need to score, and Avery got two tonight as Artem Anisimov put home the other. Next game we need Higgins, Callahan or Kotalik to get in the scoring column and Dury and Dubinsky when their back in the line up.
New York Rangers take the much needed win and well deserved two points out of this one and can put a smile on their faces for a change.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
"Rangers long rest don't help!"
Three Days off for the Rangers and they came out like they played thee games right before this one in the same day. Florida went right to work as they played three in four nights winning a big game in OT the night before in the Detroit. It was Florida's first win in Detroit since 1996.
Lundquist had to make two huge saves early only 1:30 into play to keep the game score less. The Rangers would settle in but the King would soon have to come up big yet again and get a little help from a post. Vinny Prospal would wait at the Panther blue line for an off sides clear walk in and rip a sharp wrister towards Vokoun which he got a piece of but it would trickle through for a 1-0 Rangers lead. That goal added up to be 22 points in 22 games for Prospal. Him and Gaborik are the only two Rangers who've been consistent. Rangers would take a 1-0 lead into the locker room but the Panthers were the ones who looked like the better team. They controlled most of the play with puck possession and out shot the Rangers 12-7.
Enter period two and the Panthers kept up the pressure and at one point out shot the Rangers 14-7 and soon after their efforts would pay off. Steven Reinprecht would put home a back hand beauty in front of the Rangers goal and even the score at one. Then things would just get worse as Jordan Leopold would flip a harm less keep in play from the point as another forward took a swipe at it but missed it made it's way to the back of the net for a 2-1 Panthers lead and period two would come to a close with the Panthers up by a goal.
Period three just 2:35 in the Rangers would turn the puck over in the Florida zone that lead to a 2 on 1 the other way and a Nathan Horton shot made it's way passed Lundquist for a 3-1 lead.
I got to say for me at this point the frustration was setting in and I'm wondering why we can't ever catch a break as of late like the Panther fluke goal in the period before. Any way never say die and faith full the Rangers kept at it and new reliable Gaborik would make it a one goal game again. Sean Avery who played solid in back to back games came close to tie the game but no cigar and soon after the Rangers would find themselves on the losing side again and now are only a 6-5 team at home. Panthers get the two points for the winner and are now 5-0-1 in their last six and position themselves to be right in the mix of the playoff hunt.
Rangers have now lost 4 of their last 5 and are 4-9-1 in their last 13. This Rangers team needs to find a way how to get points out of these games or they will not be competing for a playoff spot. Excuses? Maybe some, did we run into a hot team? Yes. But did we lose back to back games on our own ice? Yes again. Tortorella put it best in his post game interview as he said "This Sucks!" but we got to keep on fighting through this and hopefully we'll work our way out of it. Come to work every day and stay positive.
Hopefully things will turn around soon for the Rangers. Their next game is Monday night at the Garden against R. Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Lundquist had to make two huge saves early only 1:30 into play to keep the game score less. The Rangers would settle in but the King would soon have to come up big yet again and get a little help from a post. Vinny Prospal would wait at the Panther blue line for an off sides clear walk in and rip a sharp wrister towards Vokoun which he got a piece of but it would trickle through for a 1-0 Rangers lead. That goal added up to be 22 points in 22 games for Prospal. Him and Gaborik are the only two Rangers who've been consistent. Rangers would take a 1-0 lead into the locker room but the Panthers were the ones who looked like the better team. They controlled most of the play with puck possession and out shot the Rangers 12-7.
Enter period two and the Panthers kept up the pressure and at one point out shot the Rangers 14-7 and soon after their efforts would pay off. Steven Reinprecht would put home a back hand beauty in front of the Rangers goal and even the score at one. Then things would just get worse as Jordan Leopold would flip a harm less keep in play from the point as another forward took a swipe at it but missed it made it's way to the back of the net for a 2-1 Panthers lead and period two would come to a close with the Panthers up by a goal.
Period three just 2:35 in the Rangers would turn the puck over in the Florida zone that lead to a 2 on 1 the other way and a Nathan Horton shot made it's way passed Lundquist for a 3-1 lead.
I got to say for me at this point the frustration was setting in and I'm wondering why we can't ever catch a break as of late like the Panther fluke goal in the period before. Any way never say die and faith full the Rangers kept at it and new reliable Gaborik would make it a one goal game again. Sean Avery who played solid in back to back games came close to tie the game but no cigar and soon after the Rangers would find themselves on the losing side again and now are only a 6-5 team at home. Panthers get the two points for the winner and are now 5-0-1 in their last six and position themselves to be right in the mix of the playoff hunt.
Rangers have now lost 4 of their last 5 and are 4-9-1 in their last 13. This Rangers team needs to find a way how to get points out of these games or they will not be competing for a playoff spot. Excuses? Maybe some, did we run into a hot team? Yes. But did we lose back to back games on our own ice? Yes again. Tortorella put it best in his post game interview as he said "This Sucks!" but we got to keep on fighting through this and hopefully we'll work our way out of it. Come to work every day and stay positive.
Hopefully things will turn around soon for the Rangers. Their next game is Monday night at the Garden against R. Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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An East vs West Battle!
Heading into last nights game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks the two teams stood at #1 and #2 in goals for to Goals Against. The Flyers held the down the #1 spot with an impressive +20 with the Sharks right behind them at +19.
The two teams are both improved from a season ago with C. Pronger joining the club in Philly and the accusation of Dany Heatley to the Sharks both players have made an impact from the start in their new threads.
The Sharks always have a strong regular season team that can't seem to get the job done in playoff hockey. Last season was no exception as they were the number one seed that got knocked out of the second season in six games to the eight seeded Mighty Ducks in the first round of the playoffs. The Ducks had Pronger on defense last season but now would see him in a Philly uniform. In this early season the Sharks are currently the number one seed again. Can this be the season they finally represent the West? I think yes.
With their new sniper (D. Heatley 17 Goals) and the leagues best set up man (J. Thornton 24 Assists)add in the mix the always reliable goal keep Evgeni Nabokov (2.20 G.A.A). This could be the year the finally make something happen in.
+20. The Leagues best heading into last night's play Goals For to Goals Against. Why? He goes by the name of Chris Pronger. Not only does Chris keep the puck out of his teams defensive zone he attacks the opposing teams. With 4 goals and 14 assists Pronger is a +14. Chirs is the main reason Philly has only given up 45 goals in 18 games played this season before last nights battle.
Last nights bill between the leagues two elite teams stood up to it's expectations till 11:19 of the final session in a one goal game when the set up man (J. Thornton) hit the sniper (D. Heatley) for the second time of the evening on a similar type play as their first hook up. All though it wasn't much of a snip as Thornton hooked up two beautiful passes for the goals that lead to the win. This hook up between the two was when the Sharks were down a man and it made for a 4-2 game. Later on the Sharks would get a power play chance and Heatley would finish off his trick while the Sharks would add another goal take the two points in a 6-3 win.
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The two teams are both improved from a season ago with C. Pronger joining the club in Philly and the accusation of Dany Heatley to the Sharks both players have made an impact from the start in their new threads.
The Sharks always have a strong regular season team that can't seem to get the job done in playoff hockey. Last season was no exception as they were the number one seed that got knocked out of the second season in six games to the eight seeded Mighty Ducks in the first round of the playoffs. The Ducks had Pronger on defense last season but now would see him in a Philly uniform. In this early season the Sharks are currently the number one seed again. Can this be the season they finally represent the West? I think yes.
With their new sniper (D. Heatley 17 Goals) and the leagues best set up man (J. Thornton 24 Assists)add in the mix the always reliable goal keep Evgeni Nabokov (2.20 G.A.A). This could be the year the finally make something happen in.
+20. The Leagues best heading into last night's play Goals For to Goals Against. Why? He goes by the name of Chris Pronger. Not only does Chris keep the puck out of his teams defensive zone he attacks the opposing teams. With 4 goals and 14 assists Pronger is a +14. Chirs is the main reason Philly has only given up 45 goals in 18 games played this season before last nights battle.
Last nights bill between the leagues two elite teams stood up to it's expectations till 11:19 of the final session in a one goal game when the set up man (J. Thornton) hit the sniper (D. Heatley) for the second time of the evening on a similar type play as their first hook up. All though it wasn't much of a snip as Thornton hooked up two beautiful passes for the goals that lead to the win. This hook up between the two was when the Sharks were down a man and it made for a 4-2 game. Later on the Sharks would get a power play chance and Heatley would finish off his trick while the Sharks would add another goal take the two points in a 6-3 win.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Who's the Tuffest team in the Atlantic? PT. 1
With the Devils and Penguins leading the Division with 28 points, the Flyers, Rangers and Islanders are all tied with 23. With that being said the whole division is only separated by five points.
All though we are only a quarter of the way through the NHL season, if it would end today the whole division would make the playoffs along with the North East Division leader Buffalo Sabers and the South East Divisions Washington Capitals.
The Devils are on their game and proved to be a tuff road team with a record of 9-1 away from their building being lead by Z. Parise with 24 points and the legend M. Brodeur between the pipes holding down a 12-5 record and a 2.21 Goals Against Average. With Parise and Brodeur on their game and their great road record you can see why they are tied on top of the Atlantic with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Stanley Cup champs picked up where they left off by winning it all last season they started this season off at 9-1. They lost E. Malkin for a few games and hit a skid but got back on the winning track with him back in the lineup winning their last two and hold that top spot with Devils with a 14-7 record.
The Philadelphia Flyers stand at 11-5-1 and were the first team to hand the New Jersey Devils their first road loss of the season. The Flyers also have games in hand on every team in the division with two games in hand on the Devils they have four games in hand on the Penguins, Rangers and Islanders. Flyers are lead by one of the best if not the best defensemen in the league Chris Pronger. Jeff Carter leads the team in scoring with 19 points as Pronger and Mike Richards both have 17.
The Rangers who started off the season hot at 7-1 have cooled off as of late since. Even though the Rangers have been on the losing side of their games of late they've been in all of them. Lead by M. Gaborik with 27 points he is currently in second place in the league lead for points over all with 15 goals and 12 assists. If the Rangers can get the rest of their guys going and stay healthy they will be a threat as well.
The surprise of the division has got the fans excited in Long Island again. Starting the season off they couldn't get a win but they managed to get points in a bunch of games losing in over time. The Islanders started their season off at 1-4-5 getting their first win of the season against the Carolina Hurricanes in a shoot out they finally got their first win on the season in regulation against the NY Rangers and have gone 7-2-2 since that win. The Islanders are getting the job done with their youth explosion of John Tavares number one pick over all in the 2009 draft and with M. Moulson and K. Okposo connecting. Goalie D. Roloson has been getting the nod of late between the pipes and has a 6-1 record in goal with a 2.77 G.A.A. Their captain D. Weight is out of the line up along with goalie R. DiPietro. This team will get some leadership back when those two suit up again and the Islanders kids should only get better.
In a nutshell this division could be up for grabs, but at the moment the Penguins, Flyers and the Devils look to be the tuffest. With the Rangers and Islanders right there this will be an interesting race to watch as it unfolds. It's very tuff to pick one but you really can't deny the debth of the defending champs team.
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All though we are only a quarter of the way through the NHL season, if it would end today the whole division would make the playoffs along with the North East Division leader Buffalo Sabers and the South East Divisions Washington Capitals.
The Devils are on their game and proved to be a tuff road team with a record of 9-1 away from their building being lead by Z. Parise with 24 points and the legend M. Brodeur between the pipes holding down a 12-5 record and a 2.21 Goals Against Average. With Parise and Brodeur on their game and their great road record you can see why they are tied on top of the Atlantic with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Stanley Cup champs picked up where they left off by winning it all last season they started this season off at 9-1. They lost E. Malkin for a few games and hit a skid but got back on the winning track with him back in the lineup winning their last two and hold that top spot with Devils with a 14-7 record.
The Philadelphia Flyers stand at 11-5-1 and were the first team to hand the New Jersey Devils their first road loss of the season. The Flyers also have games in hand on every team in the division with two games in hand on the Devils they have four games in hand on the Penguins, Rangers and Islanders. Flyers are lead by one of the best if not the best defensemen in the league Chris Pronger. Jeff Carter leads the team in scoring with 19 points as Pronger and Mike Richards both have 17.
The Rangers who started off the season hot at 7-1 have cooled off as of late since. Even though the Rangers have been on the losing side of their games of late they've been in all of them. Lead by M. Gaborik with 27 points he is currently in second place in the league lead for points over all with 15 goals and 12 assists. If the Rangers can get the rest of their guys going and stay healthy they will be a threat as well.
The surprise of the division has got the fans excited in Long Island again. Starting the season off they couldn't get a win but they managed to get points in a bunch of games losing in over time. The Islanders started their season off at 1-4-5 getting their first win of the season against the Carolina Hurricanes in a shoot out they finally got their first win on the season in regulation against the NY Rangers and have gone 7-2-2 since that win. The Islanders are getting the job done with their youth explosion of John Tavares number one pick over all in the 2009 draft and with M. Moulson and K. Okposo connecting. Goalie D. Roloson has been getting the nod of late between the pipes and has a 6-1 record in goal with a 2.77 G.A.A. Their captain D. Weight is out of the line up along with goalie R. DiPietro. This team will get some leadership back when those two suit up again and the Islanders kids should only get better.
In a nutshell this division could be up for grabs, but at the moment the Penguins, Flyers and the Devils look to be the tuffest. With the Rangers and Islanders right there this will be an interesting race to watch as it unfolds. It's very tuff to pick one but you really can't deny the debth of the defending champs team.
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" A Hall of Famer Retires"
Brendan Shanahan started his career in New Jersey and also played with the St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Detroit Redwings and the NY Rangers before returning to Jersey yet again announced his retirement on Nov. 17th.
Shanahan was the Devils first round pick in the 1987 draft and second over all at the very young age of 18. Brendan stayed with New Jersey from 1988 to 1991. In just those three seasons with the Devils he put up 148 points before moving onto St. Louis at the age of 22.
In St. Louis he put up some of his best seasons three over all, his best two were with 51 Goals and 94 points in 92-93 season and 52 goals and 50 assists for an 102 points in the 92-93 season.
Brendan was traded to the Hartford Whalers and enjoyed a short stint of a year with them while recording 44 goals and 78 points before moving onto the Redwings where he spent most of his career.
The Redwings years is where Brendan would lift the Cup. Winning back to back Stanley Cups in 96-97 and 97-98 seasons the 96 Cup was the first the Redwings seen since 1955. The 2001-02 season the Redwings and Shanahan would return to glory again. Picking up Hall of Famers Brett Hull and Luc Robitalle along with future Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek in the off season the team was ready for another run and were glorious as Shanahan lifted the Cup for the third time.
Coming to the New York Rangers as a free agent in the 2005-06 season he recorded mile stone goals 599 and 600 in the same night. Shanahan became only the 15th NHL player to reach the 600 goal mark.
Finishing up in New Jersey where it all started Brendan scored a goal in his first back as a Devil.
Brendan's points totals added up to 1354 points in 1524 games played with 656 goals (11th overall) and 698 assists. Brendan finished his career as the 23rd highest goal scorer in league history. Three Stanley Cups, 8 All Star Games, Gold Medals in 94 World Championships, 2002 Olympics and the 91 Canada Cup his next stop is the Hall of Fame.
For Video Clip on Shanahan's Career check out www.puckvideo.com
Shanahan was the Devils first round pick in the 1987 draft and second over all at the very young age of 18. Brendan stayed with New Jersey from 1988 to 1991. In just those three seasons with the Devils he put up 148 points before moving onto St. Louis at the age of 22.
In St. Louis he put up some of his best seasons three over all, his best two were with 51 Goals and 94 points in 92-93 season and 52 goals and 50 assists for an 102 points in the 92-93 season.
Brendan was traded to the Hartford Whalers and enjoyed a short stint of a year with them while recording 44 goals and 78 points before moving onto the Redwings where he spent most of his career.
The Redwings years is where Brendan would lift the Cup. Winning back to back Stanley Cups in 96-97 and 97-98 seasons the 96 Cup was the first the Redwings seen since 1955. The 2001-02 season the Redwings and Shanahan would return to glory again. Picking up Hall of Famers Brett Hull and Luc Robitalle along with future Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek in the off season the team was ready for another run and were glorious as Shanahan lifted the Cup for the third time.
Coming to the New York Rangers as a free agent in the 2005-06 season he recorded mile stone goals 599 and 600 in the same night. Shanahan became only the 15th NHL player to reach the 600 goal mark.
Finishing up in New Jersey where it all started Brendan scored a goal in his first back as a Devil.
Brendan's points totals added up to 1354 points in 1524 games played with 656 goals (11th overall) and 698 assists. Brendan finished his career as the 23rd highest goal scorer in league history. Three Stanley Cups, 8 All Star Games, Gold Medals in 94 World Championships, 2002 Olympics and the 91 Canada Cup his next stop is the Hall of Fame.
For Video Clip on Shanahan's Career check out www.puckvideo.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
"Rangers can't ride Gaborik"
Another night of Ranger hockey and another night of Marian Gaborik putting points up on the board. Just 1:16 into the hockey game Gaborik's quick release made the back of the net to give the Rangers a quick 1-0 lead.
Alexander Ovechkin making his first game back from injury looked like he didn't miss a beat. Skating hard delivering blows and all though he only had one shot on goal he made that one shot count as he put it home on the power play to even the score at one.
The Caps would turn up the play from the end of the first and all the way through the second out shooting the Rangers 21 to 11 after two periods of play. Capitals were also able to grab a 2-1 edge after two scoring on a another power play goal as B. Laich jumped on a loose puck in front of the Ranger goal and banged it home.
The Rangers would get some chances in the third and this lead to some power play opportunities. M. Gaborik would do it again to tie the score from a sharp angle he was able to hit mesh and even the score at two. The Rangers would pick up their play from there and soon the Caps would swing the momentum back in their favor. Rangers couldn't keep the puck in the Caps zone and a race for a loose puck lead to a partial break for Washington's M. Bradley and he was able to bury one over Lundqvist shoulder for the game winner. Capitals would also add an empty net goal and leave the Garden with a 4-2 win.
Alexander Ovechkin making his first game back from injury looked like he didn't miss a beat. Skating hard delivering blows and all though he only had one shot on goal he made that one shot count as he put it home on the power play to even the score at one.
The Caps would turn up the play from the end of the first and all the way through the second out shooting the Rangers 21 to 11 after two periods of play. Capitals were also able to grab a 2-1 edge after two scoring on a another power play goal as B. Laich jumped on a loose puck in front of the Ranger goal and banged it home.
The Rangers would get some chances in the third and this lead to some power play opportunities. M. Gaborik would do it again to tie the score from a sharp angle he was able to hit mesh and even the score at two. The Rangers would pick up their play from there and soon the Caps would swing the momentum back in their favor. Rangers couldn't keep the puck in the Caps zone and a race for a loose puck lead to a partial break for Washington's M. Bradley and he was able to bury one over Lundqvist shoulder for the game winner. Capitals would also add an empty net goal and leave the Garden with a 4-2 win.
Monday, November 16, 2009
2009-10 New York Rangers, A Blue Print of a season ago?
Last season the Rangers started off 10-2-1 then quickly began to play .500 hockey. Because of their great start all they needed to do was basically stay .500 the rest of the way and they would pretty much be in the playoffs. As the playoffs looked to be at risk because of a horrible month of February the Rangers made a move in coaching releasing Tom Renny and hiring Stanley Cup winning coach tuff J. Tortorella. Tortorella succeeded in getting the Rangers to the second season and they were almost able to sneak out of the first round against a heavy favorite Washington Capital team. Rangers lost in seven games while playing their best game of the series in game seven in a losing effort.
The off season came and Glen Sather brought in some new faces with signings of M. Gaborik, V. Prospal, A. Kotalik, D. Brashear along with some upcoming rookie talent M. Del Zotto and M. Gilroy the Rangers looked improved.
As the Rangers pursued Ottawa's sniper D. Heatly a deal couldn't be reached the Rangers soon scooped up Marion Gaborik. While almost every NHL analyst disagreed with the move saying this was the worst off season signings, they critiqued Gaborik of playing with no heart and spoke of his injury's he sustained in the past. 20 games deep into the NHL season Gaborik has done nothing but impress having points in 16 of his 18 games played with 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points and is currently number two over all for the league lead.
The Rangers started off this season 7-1 and since have gone 4-7-1 with a big overtime shoot out win in Ottawa on 11/14.
The Rangers got their sniper but the only problem here is the Rangers need to get more offensive production from Dury, Dubinsky, Callahan, Higgins and Avery. While Dury and Dubinsky are currently out of the line up with injuries they need to produce when they get back on the ice. If this team plans on making the playoffs and going deep into the playoffs one man can't hold down the fort like the Jagr years.
However the potential is here for the makings of a good team as long as coach J. Tortorella can get these guys to play they way they are capable of playing and this season won't be a blue print of last.
More on this here: http://www.puckvideo.com
The off season came and Glen Sather brought in some new faces with signings of M. Gaborik, V. Prospal, A. Kotalik, D. Brashear along with some upcoming rookie talent M. Del Zotto and M. Gilroy the Rangers looked improved.
As the Rangers pursued Ottawa's sniper D. Heatly a deal couldn't be reached the Rangers soon scooped up Marion Gaborik. While almost every NHL analyst disagreed with the move saying this was the worst off season signings, they critiqued Gaborik of playing with no heart and spoke of his injury's he sustained in the past. 20 games deep into the NHL season Gaborik has done nothing but impress having points in 16 of his 18 games played with 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points and is currently number two over all for the league lead.
The Rangers started off this season 7-1 and since have gone 4-7-1 with a big overtime shoot out win in Ottawa on 11/14.
The Rangers got their sniper but the only problem here is the Rangers need to get more offensive production from Dury, Dubinsky, Callahan, Higgins and Avery. While Dury and Dubinsky are currently out of the line up with injuries they need to produce when they get back on the ice. If this team plans on making the playoffs and going deep into the playoffs one man can't hold down the fort like the Jagr years.
However the potential is here for the makings of a good team as long as coach J. Tortorella can get these guys to play they way they are capable of playing and this season won't be a blue print of last.
More on this here: http://www.puckvideo.com
Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Shoot Out Why Not?
“The Shoot Out Why Not?”
The Islanders and the Capitals were involved in a good one the other night and regulation and an extra session weren’t enough to settle this one as the score was still tied 4-4. This shoot out went a little longer than the normal of three rounds and went eleven before the Caps Chris Clark would get the game winner. Before the 2005-2006 season both teams would leave the game with a point each in the standings. But since the 05-06 season if both teams are still tied after a 5 minute sudden death overtime period the game would move to a shoot out where three players would line up and take turns taking penalty shot type mode hacks at the opposing goaltender. If the score is still tied after three rounds both teams would get an extra round till we get a winner. As many hockey enthusiasts were against this, I’m all for it. Skaters and goaltenders get to show case their skills while it leaves the fans on the edge of their seats a little longer. See the drama unfold in the video clip at www.puckvideo.com
The Islanders and the Capitals were involved in a good one the other night and regulation and an extra session weren’t enough to settle this one as the score was still tied 4-4. This shoot out went a little longer than the normal of three rounds and went eleven before the Caps Chris Clark would get the game winner. Before the 2005-2006 season both teams would leave the game with a point each in the standings. But since the 05-06 season if both teams are still tied after a 5 minute sudden death overtime period the game would move to a shoot out where three players would line up and take turns taking penalty shot type mode hacks at the opposing goaltender. If the score is still tied after three rounds both teams would get an extra round till we get a winner. As many hockey enthusiasts were against this, I’m all for it. Skaters and goaltenders get to show case their skills while it leaves the fans on the edge of their seats a little longer. See the drama unfold in the video clip at www.puckvideo.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Waiting is Over!
New York Rangers took home the 1994 Stanley Cup after NY didn't see a Cup since 1940. Although every Ranger played a big part in the 94 Cup run number two was awarded number one earning the award for the Con Smythe Trophy. The first American born player to do so. Many memories from the 94 cup run from Messier's game 6 prediction, Matteau's double overtime goal to send the Rangers into the finals and Richter's play between pipes also stopping Bure on a penalty shot in a pivotal point in the series. But it was Leetch who was a horse bringing it in and out every night while scoring and setting up big goals. Brian finished his beautiful career with 1,028 points in 1,205 regular season games and 97 points in 95 playoff games. Leetch is seventh all time among defensemen in scoring and 65th overall. This year's Hall of Fame inductee's is a good one and Leetch is my favorite out of the class. Watch a great video of the legend here: http://www.puckvideo.com/
Sunday, November 8, 2009
"Hull Get's the Call for the Hall"
Finishing his awesome hockey career with 1,391 points in 1,269 games played Brett was a sure shot. 741 of those points were goals which adds up to being the 3rd best of all time with only Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky in front of him. Selected by the Calgary Flames in Round 6, 117 overall in the 1984 draft the Flames didn't think he would be a star as they traded him to the St. Louis Blues where he became one. Hull has won two Stanley Cups winning in Dallas and Detroit he also helped USA win the World Cup in 1996. With his with his father already being in the Hall the two will be the first father and son both selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Check out the great video to the left. Check some great video clips of Brett Hull Here www.puckvideo.com
Saturday, November 7, 2009
"The Great 8"
The Human Highlight Reel Alex Ovechkin does it all! Scoring unbelievable goals with over the top goal celebrations, Alex even delivers bone crushing hits on the defensive side. Love him or hate him you have to admit Olie is fun to watch. This video ( www.puckvideo.com ) was done by E:60 and they hit the mark. If you want to get a little deeper and know more about Alex this is a great video clip done in two parts. From his early hockey days in Russia to making it happen in the NHL. One of his goals even put "The Great One" in awe scoring against his Coyote's, Wayne refers to the goal as "The Goal". Check out "The Great 8" clilp here www.puckvideo.com/great8pt1.htm
"The NHL's Rookie of the Month"
One Month Deep into the 2009-2010 NHL season a Ranger rookie impresses. Defensemen Michael Del Zotto of the NY Rangers out scored all rookies with a 12 paoint start. Four goals and eight assists in only 14 games played. 19 year old Del Zotto was the youngest Ranger to dress in eighteen years since Dave Maloney did it in 1974 as an eighteen year old. Del Zotto was the Rangers first round choice in the 2008 entry draft 20th over all. Check out his first NHL goal in this clip here here www.puckvideo.com/delzotto.1stgoal.htm This goal stood up to be the game winner against Ottawa Sentors in the NY Rangers Home Opener at MSG.
Do You believe in Miracles?
Do you believe in Miracles? Every time I watch this video and hear Al Michael's say those words I get Chills. The gretest upset in sports history is the first featured video on www.puckvideo.com Lake Placid 1980 in bad times for the US, these collage kids beat the worlds best and gave everyone the feeling of hope. The Movie "Miracle" was great but did you see the HBO documentary on it? In my opinion I think the documentary was a little better. Do to the fact you get to see the Russian perspective on the out come of the game and the feelings of the Russian people. They were asking what were they drunk to lose to a bunch of collage players? Great Documentary and one of my favorite hockey moments in history. Do you beliveve in Miracles? I do! Check out the video clip here: www.puckvideo.com/usa.mir.htm
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