Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Obviously winning is nice, especially in a game where I thought the Rangers were very unlucky to be ties 2-2 in the third, but this win was particularly important from a comfort level. I spoke after the Rangers’ OT loss to Pittsburgh that really the only team that could force the divisional playoff spot from the Rangers was … [Read more...] about Rangers vs. Penguins: Two more points clear
Filip Chytil: Kid No Longer
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Despite his recent scoring slump, Filip Chytil has arrived. No combination of New York Rangers forwards has received more five-on-five ice time than the trio of Filip Chytil, Alexis Lafrenière, and Kaapo Kakko. We know them, we love them–with their powers combined, it’s the Kid Line. But these days, “Kid Line” is something of a … [Read more...] about Filip Chytil: Kid No Longer
Bantering Points: 3/16/23
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Larry Brooks heard from Vincent Trocheck about how for all the talk of the skill players the team has brought onboard, the Rangers won’t allow themselves to be pushed around during the playoffs (NY Post) Colin Stephenson chatted with Adam Fox about the absence of his usual defensive … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 3/16/23
Game #68: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Open Thread
Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images After meeting in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Rangers and Penguins are back in action tonight. The scene has shifted to the world’s most famous arena under the bright lights of New York City, and this contest marks the second of three these Metropolitan Division rivals will square off in this week. The last time the Penguins … [Read more...] about Game #68: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Open Thread
Game #67: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Open Thread
Photo by Josh Lobel/NHLI via Getty Images After four consecutive games away from home, the Blueshirts have returned to the friendly confines of Madison Square Garden to kick off a five game homestand. Five out of the upcoming six games will be intradivisional matchups, including tonight’s meeting with the Washington Capitals. The Blueshirts will be looking to avenge the … [Read more...] about Game #67: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Open Thread