29
Nov
2009
Penguins 8 Rangers 3
Here are the highlights from another terrible loss by the Rangers 8-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. This poor performance by the Blueshirts has to be the low point of the season as John Tortorella seems to be without any answers for his team’s lack of effort on defense and inability to score. Torts talks to [...]
24
Nov
2009
Rangers 7 Blue Jackets 4
The Rangers finally showed their fans what could be, if the team uses it’s forecheck, plays for sixty minutes and most importantly stays out of the penalty box. Last night’s 7-4 dismantling of the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets was far from a perfect performance by the struggling Blueshirts but was definitely a big step towards [...]
17
Nov
2009
Notes: Ovie Returns, Parenteau Hurt, Johnson Shines
Here are some quick hits from Rangers universe: -Alex Ovechkin, who had been out with an injury, is expected to be back in the starting lineup tomorrow night when the Washington Capitals visit MSG to take on the Blueshirts. Ovechkin is having another superb season (14 G, 23 P, +10 in 14 Games) and should [...]
14
Nov
2009
Rangers 2 Senators 1 (Shootout)
The Rangers played only their second overtime game of the season and participated in their first shootout of the year today against Ottawa and when all was said and done P.A. Parenteau was the hero for the Blueshirts. Parenteau, who was called up for the second time this season from Hartford on Friday, beat Ottawa [...]
12
Nov
2009
Thrashers 5 Rangers 3
Here are the highlights from tonight’s 5-3 loss to Atlanta at MSG. John Tortorella speaks to the media following tonight’s disappointing loss.
30
Oct
2009
Vets Out, Rookies In
Marian Gaborik, Sean Avery and Christopher Higgins will all be out of the lineup tonight vs. the Minnesota Wild. Gaborik tried to go at the morning skate but just didn’t feel right after missing Wednesday’s game against the Islanders. It is still unknown whether he will return Sunday vs. the Bruins at Madison Square Garden. [...]
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 [...]
20
Oct
2009
Sharks 7 Rangers 3
Well the winning streak ended at 7 as Tortorella’s decision to start Stephen Valiquette and give Henrik Lundqvist a rest against a non-conference opponent backfired. The Rangers jumped ahead 2-0 early on goals by Chris Drury and the ever improving Michael Del Zotto but then Valiquette and the Rangers collapsed and allowed 5 unanswered goals [...]
17
Oct
2009
Rangers 4 Maple Leafs 1
“It’s Deja Vu all over again” said Yogi Berra famously and tonight the Rangers must have felt that way as they outplayed an over matched Toronto Maple Leafs squad for second time this week en route to their seventh straight victory. The Leafs battled early and showed some fight but couldn’t solve Henrik Lundqvist on [...]