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New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers lost for the first time since a 5-4 shootout decision against the Ottawa Senators. The nine-game stretch saw the Rangers earn 17 of a possible 18 points and vaulted them to third int he division (just two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, who
New York Rangers Analysis
As many of you may know, I am a big fan of the Rangers' young defensemen. Michael Del Zotto is my favorite player, and Ryan McDonagh is quickly working his way up the list as well. McDonagh found a way to stick in the NHL once he was promoted,
New York Rangers Analysis
At the last update, the New York Rangers were coming off their 7 game, Magellan-inspired road trip. Over that span, they were outchanced most every night, and the team sputtered along. Since then, shots on goal have still been an issue, as Rob updated us on Monday. However, the scoring
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The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 yesterday, tying the season series up at one win a piece. The win extended the Rangers' winning streak to seven, a streak that started on October 31st vs. the San Jose Sharks, and included wins over the Anaheim Ducks,
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers are on a six-game winning streak, a streak they will put on the line tonight when they head out to Long Island to take on the New York Islanders. The Rangers have done just about everything right on this winning streak, which has raised the team&
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New York Rangers Analysis
Sean Avery had his best game as a member of the New York Rangers this season, scoring a goal in just over 10 minutes of ice time. There are many who were criticizing John Tortorella over the use of Avery, but I think Tortorella has been smart with him. He&
New York Rangers Analysis
It might sound obvious to think the New York Rangers have hit their stride this season and used that momentum to reel off a six-game winning streak, with the Carolina Hurricanes being the most recent victim. But in reality, the Rangers played better against the Hurricanes then any other victory
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Marian Gaborik is back to being his lethal self this season with 9 goals, 6 assists and 15 points in only 14 games. Gaby has been flying from the get go, but lately Marian has been paired with Artem Anisimov and Derek Stepan and it seems like his game has
New York Rangers Analysis
Before the season began we noted how important it was going to be for the New York Rangers to get secondary scoring from players not named Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik. Thus far Gaborik (nine goals and 15 points in 14 games) and Brad Richards (10 points in 14 games)
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers earned a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators last night, thanks entirely to four different players. Henrik Lundqvist (29 saves), Marian Gaborik (two goals), Derek Stepan (goal and an assist) and Artem Anisimov (two assists) were the big contributors in the Rangers' fifth-straight win of
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers have gone through many transformations from last season, and one of the biggest has been the play of Michael Del Zotto. The former first round pick, who spend half of last season in the AHL, make the team out of camp despite many thinking he needed