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For the most part, the NHL playoffs is an event dictated by a series of momentum swings. I'll take you back to HBO 24/7 when John Tortorella talked about hockey and he said something along the lines of: "The team that doesn't have the
New York Rangers Analysis
When the New York Rangers signed Brad Richards back on July 1st, many fans were skeptical of his arrival. The Rangers were known for digging into their pockets to land highly talented free agents, only to find them losing their touch on Broadway (Gomez and Drury). However, this time around,
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- Game 5 was a perfect example of why we love sports. It's remarkable to think about the sudden change in emotions from when there was 10 seconds left on the clock, and when there was 6.6 seconds left. Think about it. The Rangers were 10 seconds
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What. A. Game. Before I get to anything, I just want to say a few quick things. No matter how far this team goes in this series and the rest of the playoffs, this team has given me memories I will never forget. I truly believe there is some kind
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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,
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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
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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
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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.