30
Oct
2009
Wild 3 Rangers 2
It’s very tough to find a silver lining in the disappointing performance of the Rangers during tonight’s 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Once again, playing without their star attraction Marian Gaborik as well as Sean Avery and Christopher Higgins (who, let’s face it, were not exactly setting the world on fire with their play [...]
27
Oct
2009
Rangers 5 Coyotes 2
The Rangers snapped their 3 game losing streak with an economical performance against the Coyotes. Thumbs Up- Artem Anisimov (who scored the game’s first goal) once again looked very comfortable and played a strong game. Michael Del Zotto continues to defy logic and play like a veteran. The rookie point man has showed incredible confidence [...]
26
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Benchings, Henrik Expected to Start, Brash Returns
Here are some of the notes and quotes from this morning’s skate: – Christopher Higgins worked yesterday with the fourth line but will return tonight to the wing with Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan as Torts wants to see how the two respond to their benchings when they face the Coyotes at MSG. -Brandon Dubinsky [...]
24
Oct
2009
Canadiens 5 Rangers 4 (OT)
In a wholly frustrating performance tonight, The Blueshirts failed to hold a two goal lead twice and were beat by a Montreal squad that wanted it more than they did. A third straight loss, after reeling off seven straight wins, has to have coach Tortorella seething and if he isn’t then I don’t know what [...]
24
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Brash Out, Anisimov In, Halak Starts
Donald Brashear will miss his second straight game due to soreness. Artem Anisimov will start centering the fourth line with Brian Boyle and Aaron Voros. Coach Tortorella also said Marc Staal and Dan Girardi will start the game together as a pair but did not commit to them playing the entire game together. Henrik Lundqvist [...]
23
Oct
2009
Practice Notes: Changes Galore, Going Back to MTL
After two straight losses, John Tortorella has decided it’s time to shake up the lineup. Not only did he switch up the lines (after juggling them throughout last night’s contest while unsuccessfully trying to find a spark) but he also changed up defense pairings as well. These were the lines at preactice today and should [...]
22
Oct
2009
More Minutes for Lisin, More Waiting on Higgins
At practice today, John Tortorella expressed a desire to get forward Enver Lisin more minutes. Lisin is expected to play wing on the third line with Artem Anisimov and Christopher Higgins in an attempt to get him more ice time as the coach has been very impressed with his play as of late. ““He’s still [...]
14
Oct
2009
Rangers 4 Kings 2
The Rangers got a glimpse tonight at how hard it is to win a game in the NHL when you play undisciplined hockey and take way too many penalties against a team that can make you pay. Although the Rangers still came away with the victory, their sixth straight, Coach Torts will have plenty of [...]
12
Oct
2009
Rangers 7 Maple Leafs 2
In their most impressive performance so far this young season, The Rangers employed a stifling first period forecheck to jump out to an early lead and a dominating third period to absolutely hammer the visting Maple Leafs 7-2 at the Garden. The Blueshirts fifth straight victory has the club now sitting alone atop the eastern [...]
11
Oct
2009
Rangers 3 Ducks 0
Earlier today, the Ducks visited the Garden but the Rangers were the team that came out flying and never came down while dominating play on their way to a 3-0 shutout. From the opening puck drop, the Blueshirts attacked the Ducks with a relentless forecheck that kept the action in the Anaheim zone for most [...]