2
Mar
2010
Rangers 4 Senators 1
The Rangers began their post Olympic push for the playoffs, minus injured stars Marian Gaborik and Michael Del Zotto, by disposing of the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at Scotia Bank Place tonight. After falling behind 1-0, the Blueshirts roared back with a 4 goal second period keyed by Ryan Callahan, who scored twice. Henrik Lundqvist was [...]
12
Feb
2010
Sather Gets A Bruiser
The Rangers made a move today before the league’s mandated Olympic trade feeze and acquired veteran tough guy Jody Shelley from the San Jose Sharks for a conditional draft pick. Shelley, 34, is in the last year of his contract which pays him $725,000. In 517 career games, Shelley has 14 goals and 29 assists [...]
11
Feb
2010
Gaborik Update, Roster Moves
Marian Gaborik discusses his recovery from the lacerated knee he suffered in practice on Feb. 9th and whether he will play tomorrow night in Pittsburgh. In other news, The Rangers placed Donald Brashear on waivers today. The disgruntled forward had asked for a trade after being unhappy with his lack of playing time this season. [...]
26
Jan
2010
Practice Notes: Kotalik Back, Power Play Struggles Continue
After the Rangers failed to score once again during 4 opportunities last night in a 4-2 loss to the Penguins, John Tortorella spent most of practice today working on his beleaguered unit’s need for more motion and creativity while getting bodies to the front of the net. To bolster the attack, Ales Kotalik, who had [...]
24
Jan
2010
Canadiens 6 Rangers 0
The Rangers were shut out for the second straight game and Henrik Lundqvist was pulled after surrendering 4 goals as the Canadiens hammered the Blueshirts 6-0 in Montreal. John Tortorella doesn’t have much to say to the media after watching his team get embarrased by the Canadiens Saturday night. This team obviously has some problems [...]
7
Jan
2010
Thrashers 2 Rangers 1 (SO)
After a dominating effort last night versus the Stars, the Rangers came back with an uneven performance and wasted an impressive debut by Chad Johnson while losing to the Thrashers in Atlanta by the score of 2-1 in a shootout. The Rangers, who allowed almost no odd man rushes last night, were victimized over and [...]
6
Jan
2010
Rangers 5 Stars 2
The Rangers improved their record to 7-1-2 over their last 10 games with a hard fought 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars tonight at MSG. Sean Avery, who played one of his best games as a Ranger versus his former club, had 4 points and was involved all over the ice. The Rangers used big [...]
4
Jan
2010
Rangers 3 Bruins 2
In a game that saw the Rangers blow a two goal lead late after dominating most of the matchup, Christopher Higgins rescued the Blueshirts with a huge tally with just over a minute left to give them a 3-2 win tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are now 6-1-2 in their last 9 games. [...]
2
Dec
2009
News Roundup: Vally Waived, Blueshirts Claim Christensen
On a busy day for Glen Sather and Co., Stephen Valiquette’s career as a Ranger may have come to an end as the team waived the backup netminder for the purpose of sending him to Hartford for conditioning. If Valiquette clears waivers he will remain with the organization but chances are good that another team [...]
1
Dec
2009
Penguins 5 Rangers 2
The Rangers once again tried to ride a spectacular effort by Marian Gaborik to victory and once again were unsuccessful as they fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time in three nights 5-2 at MSG. Gaborik, who scored two goals to raise his league leading total to 21, was the only offense for [...]