Category: ‘Goalies’
New York Rangers Fall Out of Playoff Picture: not the Fault of Henrik Lundqvist
March 15th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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The New York Rangers have lost two consecutive games, scoring just a goal in each, which shows how this year's team isn't any different than in years past.
The Rangers brought in Rick Nash this offseason to add more offense to the team, but they've scored the second-least amount of goals...
New York Rangers Lucky Last Night’s Game Didn’t End Like This
March 4th, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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It could've been the most bizarre ending to a hockey game in recent memory. With 19 seconds left in the overtime period, Rick Nash tripped over his own two feet, sliding into New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and almost putting the puck in his own net.
It would've been a...
New York Rangers Re-Sign Cam Talbot to Two-Year Extension
February 16th, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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Reports say the New York Rangers have re-signed goaltender Cameron Talbot to a two-year contract extension through 2014-15.
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Sure, this may not be that big of news, but it could tell what the Rangers have planned down the line. Martin Biron is the team's current backup goalie, and his contract is...
New York Rangers Escape Boston Bruins Comeback and Win in Shootout
February 12th, 2013 at 10:55 PM
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The New York Rangers built a 3-0 lead throughout the game at the TD Garden vs. the Boston Bruins, but were unable to hang onto it and the game went to a shootout. Captain Ryan Callahan scored the game winner, putting a wrist shot past Tuukka Rask to seal a...
New York Rangers Versus Tampa Bay Lightning: Martin Biron to Make First Start of the Season
February 2nd, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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The New York Rangers' gift for playing what head coach John Tortorella called "the worst game we've played all year" is a trip to Florida to play the red hot Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Bolts come into the game 6-1-0 and 5-0 on their home ice.
The Rangers' lineup for this one...
New York Rangers Eye Redemption Vs. Philadelphia Flyers
January 29th, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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The New York Rangers (2-3-0) and Philadelphia Flyers (2-4-0) each find themselves at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as we approach the team's second meeting in the shortened 2013 season.
Tonight will mark the second meeting between the two teams in five days, and the Rangers hope to come out...
Henrik Lundqvist Delays Playing in Europe “As of Now”
October 29th, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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Henrik Lundqvist said he still hasn't made a decision as to whether or not he would play overseas.
The New York Rangers netminder said his decision likely would weigh on whether or not the entire 2012-13 season would be scrapped all together.
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It's unfortunate for the Frolunda faithful as a reunion between...
New York Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist Considers Options in Sweden
September 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is heading back to Sweden. He won't be playing hockey yet, however, as he's still weighing his options whether or not to play in his native country.
The door to the Sweden's premier league, the Elitserien, was previously closed to locked-out players. That policy has...
Rangers in Contract Talks with Martin Biron
June 11th, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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The New York Rangers are apparently trying to lock up backup goaltender Martin Biron for at least another year. Biron went 12-6-2 for the Blueshirts this season, providing star netminder Henrik Lundqvist with some much-needed rest during the year. In 21 games, the 34-year-old maintained a save percentage aboove 90 and completed...
Rangers Fall Short Again, Drama Unfolds at the Rock
May 22nd, 2012 at 10:35 PM
For the third time in the 2012 postseason, the New York Rangers failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity. The New Jersey Devils outmatched the visiting team in Game 4 to knot the series once again at two games apiece. The 4-1 contest saw more drama than any game thus...
Rangers Win Game 3, Opportunity Knocks
May 20th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils had an eerie resemblance to the series opener. Heading into the second intermission, Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist had not let a goal past them and dazzled the crowd with their work between the...
New York Rangers Experience Deja Two in Game 2 Loss
May 17th, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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The New York Rangers dropped Game 2 of a playoff series for the third time this year. With a chance to take a commanding series lead against the New Jersey Devils; the Rangers were unable to finish the job, losing 3-2. The Eastern Conference Finals heads across the state line...
New York Rangers Take Game 1 with Big Third Period
May 15th, 2012 at 6:20 PM
The New York Rangers took the always-crucial series opener against the New Jersey Devils Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers’ defense, with a huge hand from goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, led the team to a shutout victory that gave them a 1-0 advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Many have...
New York Rangers Advance to Conference Finals: Broadway Goes Bananas
May 13th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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And then there were four…
The New York Rangers moved on to the Eastern Conference Finals with their thrilling Game 7 win over the Washington Capitals last night. New York executed some long awaited revenge on a Caps team that has been their maker for two out of the last three...
Stairway to Seven: Rangers/Caps Battle Goes On
May 10th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
If watching the Rangers and Capitals throughout the 2012 postseason hasn’t turned you into a bigger hockey fan, there is simply no hope for you.
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These two teams have brought everything to the table in their quest for the cup. Between Washington and New York’s playoff runs we have seen the...
Capitals Even Series Again with Late Goal
May 6th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
For the second time in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs the New York Rangers will need at least a six-game series to move forward. On Saturday afternoon the Capitals bested the Rangers 3-2 to tie the series as it returns to Madison Square Garden.
The Caps struck first in this one...
Rangers Win 3OT Thriller in Washington
May 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Wow.
That is the only word most people could utter while watching last night’s game between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.
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Game 3 at the Verizon Center took almost as long as the previous two games before it combined. In the end of a physically, mentally, and emotionally grueling hockey...
New York Rangers Top Caps in Series Opener
April 29th, 2012 at 12:47 PM
The New York Rangers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Sunday afternoon, beating the Washington Capitals 3-1. It took a little while for the Rangers to find their groove, but in the end they proved to be the better team in the contest. A third period spark from...