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Bantering Points: 6/9/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Mollie Walker relays word that Ryan Strome and Filip Chytil are both expected to be game time decisions for tonight’s pivotal contest (NY Post) * Walker also hears about the hope for the raucous crowd at Madison Square Garden to help

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Handy Dandy Playoff Notebook: Home is Where the Heart Is?

* The New York Rangers are still two wins away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, and will look to rebound from their second loss this series as they take the ice tonight at Madison Square Garden. * I was pretty positive ahead of Game 4, and truly felt that the

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Bantering Points: 6/8/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: TBL 4, NYR 1 (5:07 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: New York’s offensive struggles at even strength continued, the Lightning were opportunistic on offense, and the Eastern Conference Finals have become a best-of-three series (CBS) * Larry Brooks

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Rangers vs Lightning Game 4: Series Tied At 2-2 Heading Back to New York

After defending home ice in the opening two games of this series, the Rangers find themselves heading back home with the series deadlocked at 2-2. Tampa Bay returned the favor by winning both games at Amalie Arena, and suddenly the defending Stanley Cup Champions look like they are back. 1st

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Bantering Points: 6/7/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears notes that although New York’s penalty kill has struggled over the last two games, Gerard Gallant doesn’t see it as a concern moving forward (NY Post) * Sears also relays word that Gallant hopes Jacob Trouba doesn’t

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Handy Dandy Playoff Notebook: Take A Deep Breath

* The New York Rangers are still two wins away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, and will look to rebound from their first loss this series, and season for that matter, against the Tampa Bay Lightning before the series shifts back to Madison Square Garden. * Prior to Game 3’

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Rangers’ Kids Need More Ice Time

In the long term, to develop further. But more immediately, to help the Rangers continue to win in these playoffs.

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Ryan Strome Expected to Play in Game 4

If you were able to catch the second half of game 3 you may have noticed Ryan Strome’s absence. Right after the second period began, Ondrej Palat following closely behind Strome, cross checked him from behind. While this is by definition an illegal play, in comparison to many things

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2022 Eastern Conference Finals Game #4: New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Open Thread

In the wake of their heartbreaking Game 3 loss, the Rangers will look to put that game behind them tonight and make the most of their second opportunity to win a third game in these Eastern Conference Finals. After ceding 51 shots on goal on Sunday afternoon, the Blueshirts are

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Bantering Points: 6/6/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: TBL 3, NYR 2 (5:06 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: Jacob Trouba played one of his worst games as a Ranger, the Blueshirts blew a third period lead, and the Lightning are back in the series thanks to

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Bantering Points: 6/5/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears relays word that Brayden Point has already been ruled out for today’s contest (NY Post) * Colin Stephenson highlights Ryan Lindgren’s continued grind through the lower body injury he’s played with for the majority of the playoffs

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2022 Eastern Conference Finals Game #3: New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Open Thread

The Eastern Conference Finals have shifted back to a familiar venue. As was the case in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning will welcome an opponent into Amalie Arena as the battle for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals continues. However, today’s game will represent