Avery Distraction: Good or Bad?
by Mark Owens Avery’s most recent controversy stems from his comical attempt to block Marty Brodeur’s view during Sunday’s 5-on-3 Rangers power play. He succeeded in flustering Brodeur, who should have been assessed a roughing penalty for punching Avery, or a slashing penalty for the stick to Avery’s groin while this happened. He wasn’t, but […]
Back At MSG For Game 3
The third game of the Rangers-Devils series will get underway tonight (7:00pm – MSG, VS) with the Devils looking to get back into the series. While history is definitely on the Rangers’ side, a 2-1 series lead and a loss on home ice looks a whole lot different than a 3-0 lead. Certainly we’re not ready to say the series is over, […]
Rangers Go Up 2-0
The Rangers left New Jersey last night with a 2-1 win and a 2-0 lead in the series lead to put them in the driver’s seat and a chance to put the Devils in a deep hole. When asked before the game why he changed sticks so often, Jaromir Jagr told Colin Stephenson of the Star Ledger that he likes to change them if he didn’t […]
Game 2 Tonight
Game 2: Tonight, 7:00pm – MSG The Rangers have a chance to go up 2-0 in the series tonight, and start putting a so-so regular season behind them. To win though, they’ll need to make some changes, specifically with puck control. While Henrik Lundqvist was in the right place at the right time for the most part Wednesday, the team in front […]
1-0 Rangers
While a win in Game 1 of a series seldom dictate the final result, there’s not many things better than going into New Jersey and coming away with a win in Newark to start the playoffs . The Rangers’ ability to draw first blood/a> does however cancel out the home ice advantage earned by the Devils less than a week ago and give them […]
Playoffs Start Tonight!
Well my friends, the 2008 NHL Playoffs kick off tonight, and the Rangers will of course face the Devils in Newark (7:00pm – MSG). It looks like Bendan Shanahan will be back with Scott Gomez and Sean Avery, with Petr Prucha replaced in the line-up by Ryan Hollweg (though we will likely not know for sure until game time). On defense, the Devils will […]
Some Familiar Foes
Less than 24 hours to go before the puck drops on Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal between the Rangers and Devils. The Journal News writes the Rangers have a chance to emulate the NY Giants and their improbable superbowl victory. There are a couple of players who have a unique view of this playoff match-up. Mike […]
Rangers More Playoff-Ready This Time
by Mark Owens Since last season, the Rangers have improved more than 25% of their roster: 1. Chris Drury and his incomparable playoff resume is clearly a better option than Matt Cullen, despite Cullen’s excellent performance in the 2006 playoffs with the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Ranger fans await Drury’s first pressure goal. 2. Marc Staal is a huge […]
Rangers Playoff Schedule Released
The Rangers – Devils playoff series will start Wednesday night in Newark. MSG has not yet announced their TV schedule, but it would seem likely the first two games would be on one of the MSG channels. The full schedule for the series: 9th at NJD 7:00pm TSN 11th at NJD 7:00pm TSN 13th at […]
Rangers Set To Face Devils
So the playoffs are set, the Rangers will open the post season up on Wednesday in New Jersey courtesy of today’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils. The Rangers needed to win in regulation, and pulled Lundqvist with the score tied at 2-2 late in the period, but could not capitalize…even with a PP. The […]