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Bantering Points: 12/29/17

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Larry Brooks thinks that recently recalled forward Vinni Lettieri will add an element the Rangers have been missing (NY Post) * Brooks also reported that in spite of an optimistic recovery time of 6-8 weeks, the length of Chris Kreider’s absence

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The New York Rangers and Outdoor Games

On January 1st, 2018 the Buffalo Sabres will host the New York Rangers in the 10th Winter Classic in NHL history. The game will be played at Citi Field in Queens, New York which is... a six and a half hour drive from Buffalo. And the Sabres are the home

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Chris Kreider Sidelined Indefinitely With Blood Clot, Vinni Lettieri Recalled From Hartford Wolf Pack

Chris Kreider left Wednesday night’s game vs. the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury. It has been announced he will be out indefinitely with a blood clot in his right arm. OFFICIAL: #NYR forward Chris Kreider has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right arm and will

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Bantering Points: 12/28/17

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: NYR 0*, WSH 0 (4:16 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: Goaltenders stole the show last night as the Rangers and Capitals concluded their night with 65:00 of scoreless hockey (CBS) * Steve Zipay goes in-depth on Chris Kreider’

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Rangers vs. Capitals: Pavelec Bests Grubauer in Battle of the Backups

* The New York Rangers got back in the win column with a clutch 1-0 win versus the Washington Capitals in the shootout. The Blueshirts out shot the opposition for a change and finished with 37 shots, while the Capitals fired 30 on goal./ By the way, tonight is first time

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A lucky fourth line isn’t enough to mask a dismal December

The Rangers are 6-3-2 in December, but that has more to do with Lundqvist and good luck than solid team play.

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Rangers vs. Capitals: Another Important Divisional Matchup

The Metropolitan Division has been the best in the NHL this year, as first and last place are separated by just nine points. Additionally, first and fifth place is separated by just five points.

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Rangers vs. Capitals: Pavelec, Rangers Top Capitals in the Shootout

The New York Rangers came out of the Holiday break with something to prove and they picked up two huge points this evening against the Washington Capitals. In a surprising turn of events, neither Braden Holtby nor Henrik Lundqvist started in this game. That left Ondrej Pavelec and Philip Grubauer

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Bantering Points: 12/27/17

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Justin Tasch discusses how the Rangers have benefited from retaining Michael Grabner and losing Oscar Lindberg via the expansion draft (NY Daily News) * William Schneiderhan explains why Jeff Gorton should kick the tires on Ottawa Senators’ forward Mike Hoffman (Blue Line

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Bantering Points: 12/26/17

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Larry Brooks examines how Michael Grabner stacks up against the rest of the league’s top goal scorers (NY Post) * Becky from BSB previews New York’s week of games following the Christmas break (Blue Seat Blogs) * Jennifer Moglia takes a

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What Have We Learned: A Look at Games 34-36

Three games and only two points added to the win column. It happens, right? Hockey is random, the better team doesn’t always earn the two points they deserve. There’s still time though – we’re not even at the midpoint of the season. Except the Rangers didn’t deserve

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Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil Off To Solid Start At 2018 World Junior Championship Tourney

Both of the Rangers’ top prospects picked up points on the opening day of the tournament.