Hartnett: 'Hobbit' Zuccarello Making A Difference In Rangers' Playoff Push
Mats Zuccarello's overtime-winning shootout goal could go a long way in determining how high the Rangers finish in the Eastern Conference.
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Mats Zuccarello's overtime-winning shootout goal could go a long way in determining how high the Rangers finish in the Eastern Conference.
In the majority of losses during this stretch, the Devils have outworked their opponents. What they're missing is Kovalchuk's magic touch.
There may be Rangers fans who want to look at Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Penguins and say everything has been fixed. Don't believe it for a minute.
John Tortorella's system requires a certain type of player. The "new" deeper Rangers fit Tortorella like a glove and proved it by beating the Penguins 6-1.
The Rangers, who are currently in ninth place, are hoping that rugged winger Ryane Clowe's tenacity can help them climb up the Eastern Conference ladder.
With Ilya Kovalchuk on the mend and stars slumping, it's imperative Devils GM Lou Lamoriello acquires a veteran scorer before the April 3 trade deadline.
Ryan Callahan defended John Tortorella after Sean Avery took to Twitter to rip the Rangers head coach.
Brendan Gallagher also scored while P.K. Subban had three assists for the Canadiens, who swept their three games with New York this season, outscoring the Rangers 9-1.
An injured Sidney Crosby left the game, but the Penguins won their 15th straight game by shutting out the Islanders.
Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky has agreed a two-year extension.
It's imperative that Rangers GM Glen Sather doesn't make a reactionary trade after the Penguins acquire Jarome Iginla.
I ask Rangers fans to carefully examine which side of the fence they're on. Ridding of Tortorella before season's end or in the summer would probably set the Rangers back a decade.
Affectionately nicknamed "The Hobbit" by some, Zuccarello is a gifted offensive talent whose quick-moving legs, remarkable vision and skills on the puck can cause problems for any defense.
Evgeni Nabokov earned his third shutout this season as the Islanders beat the Panthers 3-0.
Lou Lamoriello has announced that star scorer Ilya Kovalchuk will miss 2-4 weeks after suffering a right shoulder injury.
The New York Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale.
The Rangers have waived Stu Bickel, while Jeff Halpern was claimed by the Canadiens. Arron Asham appears ready to return to the Rangers' lineup.
For too long, Lundqvist has had to stand on his head and play with the focus needed to achieve a superhuman level. Nothing has changed throughout his eight-year NHL career.
What made the Rangers great last season was their ability to protect third-period leads. It's up to them to follow that blueprint in order to replicate the success of 2011-12.
Should the Rangers not get the job done at Prudential Center, bigger questions will be asked of their underperforming stars, and the pressure will be tightened on John Tortorella. It's up to the Blueshirts to bury their demons in New Jersey.
New Jersey is just 3-7-2 since Brodeur last played back on February 21st in Washington.
The Rangers dropped their third straight game as they were completely dominated by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The league announced Thursday that its board of governors approved a realignment plan that will go into effect next season. The new format will feature two eight-team divisions in the Eastern Conference and two seven-team divisions in the West.
The player who couldn't find his place in LA and was cast aside by the Kings is turning out to be the Devils' treasure.
It's time for Marian Gaborik to shape up, otherwise he'll be shipped out before the April 3 trade deadline.
