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We will see what these New York Rangers are really made of in Game Three of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round today. After being shutout by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two in Raleigh on Friday, thanks to big moments from two former Blueshirts in Antti Raanta and Brendan Smith, the Rangers face a […] Rangers must use home crowd and character in Game 3 - Blue Line Station … [Read more...] about Rangers must use home crowd and character in Game 3

After dropping the first two games of the series to the Hurricanes, we have entered the realm of the “must win” game.  Actually, the next two games are must wins as it would be overly optimistic to believe that the New York Rangers could overcome another 3-1 deficit and do it by winning two games […] Live conversation for a must win Game 3 - Blue Line Station - Blue Line … [Read more...] about Live conversation for a must win Game 3

The New York Rangers are digging themselves a hole, courtesy of the Carolina Hurricanes.  They came up short in a 2-0 game that featured 29 shots on goal for both teams combined at even strength.  5v5 the Rangers actually outshot the Canes 15-14 and neither team could solve Igor Shesterkin or Antti Raanta. It became […] Another tough loss in a defensive battle - Blue Line … [Read more...] about Another tough loss in a defensive battle

What happened on May 21 in the history of the New York Rangers On this date in 1979, a magical run to the Stanley Cup Final came to a crashing halt as the New York Rangers lost 4-1 to the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum, giving the Habs their fourth straight championship. It was a […] On May 21 in NYR history: A magical run comes to an end - Blue Line Station - Blue Line … [Read more...] about On May 21 in NYR history: A magical run comes to an end

What happened on May 20 in the history of the New York Rangers On this date in 1997, the New York Rangers lost Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-3, in a game that was closer than the score indicated.  With the win, the Flyers took a 2-1 lead in […] On May 20 in NYR history: Passing of the torch - Blue Line Station - Blue Line Station - A … [Read more...] about On May 20 in NYR history: Passing of the torch

The goal of every road team in a playoff series is to win one of the first two games.  By doing that, home ice advantage shifts and they don’t go home down two games to none. The New York Rangers came 143 seconds from doing exactly that. Tonight, they get a second chance, but they […] Some advice for the Rangers to help win Game 2 - Blue Line Station - Blue Line Station - A New … [Read more...] about Some advice for the Rangers to help win Game 2

The New York Rangers lost game one of their second round series much in the same way that they lost game one of their first round series. Against both the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins the Blueshirts lost a heartbreaker in overtime. Why were these losses heartbreakers? Simply put, both these games were losses […] New York Rangers lose game one in overtime: … [Read more...] about New York Rangers lose game one in overtime: wash, rinse, repeat

What happened on May 19 in the history of the New York Rangers On this date in 2012, Chris Kreider scored one of three goals by the New York Rangers in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.  The win put the Rangers up 2-1 in their Eastern Conference Finals […] May 19 in Rangers history: Kreider sets an NHL record - Blue Line Station - Blue Line Station … [Read more...] about May 19 in Rangers history: Kreider sets an NHL record

The focus on the New York Rangers may be all about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but behind the scenes, the team is making moves for the future.  They recently signed four players including three prospects and a top Swedish Hockey League free agent. Gustav Rydahl signed This one had been rumored for a while and […] New York Rangers sign a free agent and 3 prospects - Blue Line … [Read more...] about New York Rangers sign a free agent and 3 prospects