by Diana Driscoll | May 5, 2015 | New York Rangers, Washington Capitals
The New York Rangers were able to hold onto a one-goal lead in the final seconds of the third period to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 and even the series at one game apiece Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers got goals from Derick Brassard, Dan...
by Seth Rothman | May 1, 2015 | Homepage, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals
NEW YORK – Washington’s best player played liked it on Thursday. Alex Ovechkin scored the Capitals’ first goal, a power-play laser late in the first period that went top shelf on Henrik Lundqvist (27 saves). He had 11 shot attempts through the first two periods before...
by George Grimm | Apr 28, 2015 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
“Everybody liked Billy Fairbairn. Billy Fairbairn was quiet. He hit, he worked hard, he took his hits and he played up and down that wall. And you could trust him every step of the way. You knew what he was gonna do, and he didn’t play dirty. He was a good guy” –...
by Brandon Mersky | Apr 27, 2015 | AHL, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
Hartford CT: Wednesday night the Hartford Wolf Pack and the Providence Bruin faced off in game one of the Conference Playoffs; the first of many games and many rounds that lead to the Calder Cup. If you missed out on the action for game one, the Wolf Pack were...
by Brandon Mersky | Apr 25, 2015 | AHL, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
Hartford, CT – The playoffs- it’s been on the top of every team, and every player’s mind; the topic of conversation in each interview and arguably the focus of most game recaps and news articles. Finally, the playoffs have officially arrived. 16 teams currently...
by Seth Rothman | Apr 25, 2015 | Homepage, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins
NEW YORK – When Carl Hagelin scored the overtime winner midway through overtime, he did more than send the Rangers into the second round of the playoffs. He gave his team a chance to breathe. He gave his team a chance to recover from the bumps and bruises of a...