Hartnett: Smith Making Seamless Transition From The 'Red Wing Way'
For six seasons while wearing the famous Detroit Red Wings crest, Brendan Smith developed a reputation as a smooth-skating defenseman with adept puck-moving skills.
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For six seasons while wearing the famous Detroit Red Wings crest, Brendan Smith developed a reputation as a smooth-skating defenseman with adept puck-moving skills.
True-blue Rangers fans didn't need another reminder of Henrik Lundqvist's greatness, but the 35-year-old franchise netminder's latest feats should quell the bellyaching brigade.
New York, who had scored just seven goals in their past five games, broke out of their slump in a 5-2 win over the Panthers.
The overtime goal busted open a 0-0 tie to send the Rangers home with the win.
Given Glass' well-documented possession struggles and limited offensive skill set, he's not the kind of forward who can aid that style of play.
The Canadiens (37-21-8), who received two points apiece from Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk, won their fifth straight game and swept the three-game season series from the Rangers (41-22-2).
Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 32 shots and came within 7:04 of a shutout in carrying the New York Rangers to a victory over the surging Boston Bruins.
Eternally underrated winger Jesper Fast is the epitome of a glue player.
After missing out on top target Kevin Shattenkirk, the Rangers acquired versatile defenseman Brendan Smith on Tuesday afternoon.
New York took to the ice without Zibanejad, Klein, or Girardi Tuesday.
Hours after missing out on an opportunity to acquire the best player available on the trade market, the Rangers have successfully executed their Plan B.
It will be very strange when fans take their seats at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night and see Kevin Shattenkirk whirling around the ice in a freshly-sewn No. 22 Washington Capitals sweater.
For a long time, Kevin Shattenkirk held the hammer when it came to controlling where he could be traded. He still does, but now we have a pretty clear idea where he wants to go. The Big Apple, apparently.
The win pushed Columbus past New York into the third place in the Metropolitan Division with 83 points. The Rangers now hold the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The New York Rangers took a stunning one-two punch from the New Jersey Devils early in the third period Saturday at the Prudential Center but pulled themselves together in time to rally for an exciting 4-3 overtime victory.
