New York Rangers Recaps
We all knew that this was a must win game for the New York Rangers. Here at the Banter specifically, we outlined that the Rangers have won two or three games before, but crumpled when it mattered. That couldn't happen tonight. Not without delivering a serious blow to
New York Rangers Recaps
Joe was supposed to have the recap today, but the big storm knocked his power out about halfway through the game, so here is the recap from NHL.com, and then final thoughts from me: NEW YORK -- One game after he was a healthy scratch, Sean Avery delivered a
New York Rangers Recaps
With their backs against the wall, the Rangers were able to find a team in worse shape then they are, and thanks to two goals from Vinny Prospal and a three point night from Marian Gaborik, the Rangers defeated the Atlanta Thrashers 5-2 in Atlanta tonight. Johan Hedberg has dominated
New York Rangers Recaps
There are only fifteen games remaining in the 2009-10 season for the New York Rangers. In order to make the playoffs, they are going to need to win at least ten of those. After seeing what the squad displayed on this night, they are lucky if they win five of
New York Rangers Recaps
Patrick Kaleta's goal in overtime spoiled a late Ranger comeback as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Rangers 2-1 tonight at Madison Square Garden. This game was everything you would expect from two of the best goaltenders in the NHL, as Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan Miller combined for 65
New York Rangers Recaps
Heading into this game, you wouldn't expect goaltending to be the story. However, it was exactly that on this night as both netminders were stellar, but it came down to which team would be opportunistic on offense. That team was the Washington Capitals, not the New York Rangers,
New York Rangers Recaps
The Rangers had a two goal lead, and stopped shooting the puck. That's how a 4-2 lead became a 5-4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at Madison Square Garden. Rangers jumped out to an early lead on a goal by Artem Anisimov that banked in off
New York Rangers Recaps
When you play for a team that spends most of its time stuck between bad and mediocre, it has to be a weird feeling playing a game the night before the trade deadline. All kinds of thoughts must run through a players head: "Did I just fan on a
New York Rangers Recaps
Whatever Erik Christensen had for breakfast, the Rangers should buy it in bulk. Or maybe he is just a morning person. Whatever the explanation, Christensen sent the Blueshirts into their Olympic hiatus on a happy note, scoring two goals as part of a four goal explosion in the second period,
New York Rangers Recaps
The stage was set for yet another New York Ranger meltdown against the Penguins. They had a lead going into the third, they blew the lead to a Sidney Crosby goal, and it seemed like they were going for a "L" in the standings. But Olli Jokinen (who
New York Rangers Recaps
Not the way the Rangers wanted to come out after a heartfelt 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. They clearly missed their leading scorer Marian Gaborik at times in this game, but there is no excuse for not capitalizing on the opportunities they had all night
New York Rangers Recaps
Playing Martin Brodeur always seems to bring out the best in Henrik Lundqvist, and tonight was no different. Henrik Lundqvist continued his strong play against the Devils, leading the Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. Lundqvist is now 15-6-4 lifetime