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 [...]
14
Nov
2009
Pregame Notes
With the call up of Hartford Wolfpack forward P.A. Parenteau, the Rangers line combinations for today’s game against the Ottawa Senators should look like this: Enver Lisin-Vinny Prospal-Marian Gaborik P.A. Parenteau- Christopher Higgins-Ales Kotalik Sean Avery-Artem Anisimov-Ryan Callahan Aaron Voros- Brian Boyle-Donald Brashear The Rangers will have 4 centers today, hoping to avoid a repeat [...]
7
Nov
2009
Flames 3 Rangers 1
The Blueshirts had one of their best performances of the season tonight but couldn’t overcome the loss of their top two centers and incredible goaltending by Mikka Kiprusoff during a hard fought and physical contest won by the Flames 3-1. Chris Drury left the game only 49 seconds in when Calgary’s Curtis Glencross blindsided him [...]
4
Nov
2009
Notes: Reunited…Will It Feel So Good?
The line of Vinny Prospal, Brandon Dubinsky and Marian Gaborik will be reunited tomorrow night in Edmonton as the Rangers face the Oilers. Coach Torts said he “liked the way the line played earlier this season” and wanted to give Artem Anisimov more minutes centering Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins. Enver Lisin, who missed last [...]
3
Nov
2009
Prospal Gets His “A”
According to the New York Rangers, Vinny Prospal has been named alternate captain by the team. He joins Ryan Callahan, who recieved his “A” following training camp. Prospal, 34, has been one of the Rangers’ best players so far this season recording 4 goals and 14 assists (third in the NHL) in 15 games. He [...]
2
Nov
2009
Practice Notes: Lisin Doubtful, Higgins On Top Line
Here are a few notes from today’s practice in preparation for tomorrow night’s contest vs. the Canucks in Vancouver: – Enver Lisin (who injured his foot in yesterday’s game) was not on the ice and is doubtful for tomorrow night. His foot was swollen and he couldn’t lace up his skate. “It feels worse today. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
14
Oct
2009
Tortorella and Prospal Post Game Comments
John Tortorella addressing reporters after the Rangers 4-2 win over the Kings. Vinny Prospal talks to MSG Network about his 200th and 201st NHL Goals and the Rangers victory. I really think Prospal has proven himself as a leader on this team and would be a great choice for the second alternate captain slot.
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 [...]