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 […]
Loss Puts Home Ice At Risk
The Islanders’ season is over, but not before they put a kink in the Rangers’ playoff plans. A shootout loss (and a loss by the Devils) means the Rangers now will play Sunday for a chance at the 4th seed, but they could fall as low as 6th if they fail to get a point and the Bruins win […]
Win Clinches Playoffs, Home Ice Still Possible
With last night’s 3-0 win, the Rangers have set themselves up with a shot at home ice advantage. The Rangers of course will have to win tonight, but they’ll also need some help from the Flyers, who will need to beat New Jersey…in regulation preferrably. The win also clinched a playoff spot for the third straight season, and at worst they can now […]
Rangers Can Clinch Tonight
So the Rangers can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win against the Islanders (7:00pm – MSG). They could also clinch if the Capitals lose, or if both teams only get a point. Fourth spot and home ice, now seems unlikely, with the Flyers having to beat the Devils in regulation, and then the Rangers having to get […]
Playoff Picture
A loss by the Senators last night means the Rangers remain in fifth. Unfortunately the Devils also won, which means that the Bueshirts still need help to get to 4th spot, perhaps tonight when the Bruins meet the Devils. New York can clinch a playoff spot tonight if the Hurricanes lose in regulation. If Carolina loses, […]
Gomez and Drury Lead the Way in Total Team Effort
by Mark Owens Gomez assisted on two power play goals and Drury assisted on all three markers to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Devils. Both teams now have 91 points and five games left. Gomez’s Willis Reed-like appearance despite bruised ribs energized fans and teammates alike. Gomez played with passion all […]
Nigel Dawes Fueling Recent Rangers Success
by Mark Owens During their current 8-0-3 run, Dawes has racked up four goals, six assists, and two shootout goals. That span also includes one game-winning goal and an assist on another game winner. On the season, Dawes now has 11 goals, 13 assists, three game winning goals, two shootout goals (in three chances), and […]