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Both the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals walked into this second round series knowing that goals would be at a premium. That's a tribute to both team's defensive style of play, and superb goaltending. But with the series tied 2-2 and Game 5 taking place
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The New York Rangers had an opportunity to take a 3-1 series lead Saturday afternoon. They didn't. The Washington Capitals used a late power play goal to push ahead 3-2 in Game 4 and tie the series at two heading back to Madison Square Garden tonight for Game
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- Sorry for the late start, guys, but let's get things kicking now. - I'm going to start with the officiating in the third period and then leave it alone for the rest of the article. The officiating so far in the playoffs, in every series,
New York Rangers Analysis
There are moments in the Stanley Cup Playoffs which are simply "series changers." Those moments don't mean mean the series is over, but it signifies a significant swing in momentum during any series. The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals had that moment sitting right in
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers walked into their locker room Thursday morning bloodied, bruised and exhausted; but not broken. No matter what ailments the Rangers players had after the game (and there were many of them) they walked into that locker room as winners, mainly because they're a group
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Tonight we have two big playoff games to enjoy. I know we are all still pumped about the huge 3OT win last night, what better way to enjoy the huge win by watching some games that we have less emotional investment in? If the Kings manage to win tonight they&
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- Wow. Just wow. I've never seen a triple overtime game before, and I'm betting most of you guys haven't either. What a game. Then again, it's not a game you appreciate until it's over. I got multiple texts from
New York Rangers Analysis
It's been one of the biggest stories of the playoffs for the New York Rangers -- and if it wasn't for Chris Kreider it would be the biggest story -- but either way the Rangers' power play is a main topic of discussion these days.
New York Rangers Analysis
It's hard to say that any game in the playoffs isn't a must win. Almost every single contest has an impact on the rest of both the series and the playoffs. Game 1 of the first round might set the tone for the entire playoffs, or,
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- I already see some of you panicking. Really, guys? Relax please. This was the first game of the playoffs in which I thought the New York Rangers deserves to win and they didn't. The Rangers hit two pipes in the third, Henrik Lundqvist made a mistake he
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers got a huge 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon to take a 1-0 series lead against the Washington Capitals. And although the Rangers got the win, which was certianly the first priority, there were some issues which need to be worked out. For starters, the Rangers only managed
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- Why don't we start with the Chris Kreider goal, since it might be one of the coolest moments I've ever experienced at Madison Square Garden. Think about all the pent up emotions surrounding him. He's the most hyped prospect to come from the