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New York Rangers Analysis
Although the scoreboard did not necessarily reflect it, for the second straight night the New York Rangers played a wide open game, this time against the Buffalo Sabres. The ultimate tally was 24-21 in favor of the Rangers, however this was primarily on the strength of a season high 10
New York Rangers Analysis
Update 12:45pm: David Backes has re-upped with St. Louis for $4.5 million. This deal has a lot more of an effect on Callahan/Dubinsky than Giroux. Backes is 26, the Blues are buying UFA years, and the production/hits are almost identical between the three players. Backes has
New York Rangers Analysis
Thanks in large part to an early 5 on 3 that helped the Rangers rebound, the final tally of chances between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers ended with a very close 22-20 victory for the Capitals. At even strength however, the Caps dominated 18-11, on the strength of
New York Rangers Analysis
Note: This post does not include the 11/9 game against Washington. Brandon Dubinsky has been the subject of many a debate amongst Ranger fans. Some believed that he should have been packaged for a top line center (for various reasons), and others believed that he should be retained because
New York Rangers Analysis
In one of the more deceptive outcomes of the season, the New York Rangers hammered the St. Louis Blues in chances, finishing the game with a 17-9 total advantage, and a 12-7 even strength advantage. These advantages come mostly in the fact that once they obtained the lead, the Blues
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game marred by defensive miscues and a goal from a sharp angle, the final totals for the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers ended with the Rangers winning the scoring chance battle 14-13, and 10-7 at even strength. This was mostly caused by the 5-3
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game where the New Jersey Devils dominated on the dot and dominated in shots, the two teams ended up dead even in scoring chances at 17-17 apiece. Much like the first game against the Devs, the New York Rangers lost the even strength battle, but generated many (well,
New York Rangers Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the best puck possession teams in all of hockey last year, and despite losing a significant chunk of their roster, their game against the New York Rangers showed that they haven't missed a beat. This is best represented by the serious negative
New York Rangers Analysis
Blocking shots is an integral part of the game today. With today’s shooters getting more power from lighter sticks and improved workout techniques, shots are getting harder and more accurate. In today’s game, if you leave a good player with a decent look, he will hit his spot,
New York Rangers Analysis
The month ended with the New York Rangers having a scoring chance differential of -8. All of that -8, however, comes from the teams 'talent' of sending two people to the penalty box at a time. At even strength, the most important strength, the team finished with a
New York Rangers Analysis
For the second straight night, the New York Rangers allowed more than 20 scoring chances against. They allowed 22 chances to the Toronto Maple Leafs, including a season high 19 chances at even strength. The team came out lethargically in the first period, allowing the first four chances, while not
New York Rangers Analysis
In what was very much a defense optional game, the New York Rangers allowed a season high 24 chances to the Carolina Hurricanes, with 17 alone coming at even strength. They also had their two of their three worst periods of the season, with only the 3rd period against the