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New York Rangers Analysis
NOTE: I am not saying all hope is lost. I am still confident that this team will win the series and will win game 5. The New York Rangers once again blew a chance to take a commanding series lead last night, losing to the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers have an opportunity to take a strange hold of this series again ... again. After a 3-0 victory Saturday afternoon in Game 3, the Rangers will try to walk out of the Rock with a victory in Game 4 along with a convincing 3-1 lead in this
New York Rangers Analysis
- It's games like this that really make you realize just how many different players have stepped up for the New York Rangers throughout these playoffs and the regular season. First, Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh are the two most important Rangers on the ice in the first
New York Rangers Analysis
For the third straight series the New York Rangers will walk into a Game 3 tied 1-1 despite winning Game 1. The Rangers got outworked, out-hustled and were pushed around by the New Jersey Devils. They were a team that looked not just tired but exhausted. Hopefully that changed with
New York Rangers Analysis
You might be surprised to know that New York Rangers' sniper Marian Gaborik and superstar rookie Chris Kreider are tied with four postseason goals each. Then again, you might not be so surprised. I've been a big defender of Gaborik's game through the first two
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers didn't have the greatest of games, despite scoring two goals in the second period and holding a 2-1 lead. The Rangers just looked dead tired the last two games, but they did find a way to come out with a win in Game One.
New York Rangers Analysis
- What a strange game. That's probably the best way to put it. I've never seen so many broken sticks, fanned passes and shots, players falling down and bouncing pucks in my life. The ice was atrocious, and it hurt both teams Wednesday night. - With
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers have had a negative trend the past two playoff series; they have lost the second game after taking a 1-0 series lead. Not only has it killed momentum, but it's also helped force both series to a seventh and final game. So it'
New York Rangers Analysis
According to a recent article by the Hockey News, the Rangers mentality of shot blocking is bad for the National Hockey League. Wait, what? First off, the Rangers were praised all season long for their ability to give up the body and get in front of a shot. Now all
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- What a big win for the New York Rangers, and what a performance by this team to grind out a victory against a New Jersey Devils team that had much more jump after nearly a week layoff between the second round and the Eastern Conference Finals. Yes, there were
New York Rangers Analysis
The Rangers have been on a roller coaster ride all throughout these playoffs, and their next stop is the Eastern Conference Finals. The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils will go head-to-head tonight as the Eastern Conference Finals commence. The Rangers could have a slight advantage here tonight
New York Rangers Analysis
Just two days removed from an emotional, hard-fought 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers will turn their eyes towards the New Jersey Devils for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Once again, it will be a familiar foe sitting on the other bench,