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New York Rangers Analysis
After taking a 3-2 series lead on a magical night at Madison Square Garden, not too many New York Rangers fans were expecting the series against the Washington Capitals to come back to New York. But that's the case after the Capitals pulled off a season-saving
New York Rangers Analysis
One of the managers in my office is a huge New York Rangers fan. So naturally we became friends, and have been spending the better part of our mornings discussing the team. Thursday our discussion hinged around the looming Game 7, and it lead to this exchange: Dean: Well, now
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers will have their backs against the walls, once again, as they head into a crucial game seven on Saturday night. Both the Rangers and Capitals had their first round series' decided by a game seven as well, so a do or die game is no
New York Rangers Analysis
- Here's the biggest difference between Wednesday night and Monday night: The New York Rangers, for whatever reason, could not match the intensity level of the Washington Capitals. Sometimes there's not an explanation for it. But again, give the Capitals a lot of credit, when their backs
New York Rangers Analysis
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,
New York Rangers Analysis
- 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 away
New York Rangers Analysis
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
New York Rangers Analysis
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
New York Rangers Analysis
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
New York Rangers Analysis
- 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, has been
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