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Igor Shesterkin Is A 2021-22 Vezina Trophy Finalist

Igor Shesterkin has officially been named a finalist for the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy. First full season in the NHL. First Vezina Trophy nomination. You’re one of a kind, Shesty, and we’re so glad you’re in a Blueshirt. pic.twitter.com/jIoD7BzG0B — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 10,

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Bantering Points: 5/10/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: PIT 7, NYR 2 (4:52 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: The Blueshirts fell behind 4-1 once again, but there was no valiant comeback to be made as they rolled over and were non competitive throughout another blowout loss

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2022 Playoffs: First Round, Game #4: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Open Thread

After a Game 3 that saw major momentum swings, the Rangers and Penguins are set to clash in the fourth game of their opening round playoff series tonight. After being held off the scoreboard for the first two games, Pittsburgh’s depth forwards exploded for four goals in the first

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Bantering Points: 5/9/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Colin Stephenson chatted with Adam Fox about the adjustments he’s had to make after Ryan Lindgren’s injury thrust Justin Braun into the role of Fox’s defensive partner (Newsday) * Mollie Walker highlights Braun’s playoff experience and the value

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Post-Game 3 Thoughts: Some Positives and Negatives for the Rangers

There’s been quite a lot going on in this series.

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Bantering Points: 5/8/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Highlights: PIT 7, NYR 4 (5:07 video via NHL.com) * Game Recap: After digging themselves a three goal hole and managing to dig out of it, the Blueshirts were unable to find a go-ahead goal and ended up falling to

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Handy Dandy Playoff Notebook: That’s The Way She Goes

* The New York Rangers last made the playoffs in 2017, and it certainly seems like they are trying to cram everything they’ve missed about playoff hockey over the past five years into one series. * Game 1 was a triple-overtime extravaganza in which Igor Shesterkin set a franchise record, in

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Rangers vs Penguins: Blueshirts Make Comeback But Fall Short in Pittsburgh

The New York Rangers had a huge opportunity to take back control of this series tonight, but fell 7-4 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation. The Rangers made a pretty impressive comeback after falling behind 4-1 with a monumental second period. Despite the Rangers making the comeback, they didn’t

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2022 Playoffs: First Round, Game #3: New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Open Thread

The Rangers and Penguins split the first two games of their opening round playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York. Now down to a best of five, the series has shifted to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh for a pivotal Game 3. The Rangers will look to secure

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Bantering Points: 5/7/22

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: * Ethan Sears highlights the strong play the Blueshirts have gotten out of Kaapo Kakko, Filip Chytil, and Alexis Lafreniere thus far (NY Post) * Peter Botte relays word that Casey DeSmith will miss the remainder of this series, and Louis Domingue is

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Handy Dandy Playoff Notebook: Blueshirts Bounce Back With Game 2 Win

* Game 1 of the playoffs covered the full spectrum of emotions for Rangers fans, and there certainly was a strong feeling off, “is it time for Game 2 yet?” on Twitter. * Part of this could be the anxiety of waiting for more playoff hockey, the desire to shake off what

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Rangers vs Penguins Game 2: Rangers Respond And Even Series 1-1

After dropping Game 1 in heartbreaking fashion, the New York Rangers responded in a big way this evening with a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Rangers held a 3-2 lead heading into the third period before a pair of goals by Artemiy Panarin and Frank Vatrano gave New