Tag Archive | John Mitchell

Three is a magic number for Rangers in the Battle of Big Apple

The New York Rangers (20-8-4) won Round Three in the Battle of the Big Apple, making it three victories in a row, with a 4-2 decision over the New York Islanders (11-15-6) on Thursday night hockey action. In a physical fast-paced game, that featured many nail-biting moments between these two Eastern Conference rivals. Brandon Dubinsky (2) snapped a 17 […]

Blueliner special as Rangers down Carolina 5-3

The red-hot New York Rangers (14-5-3) earned their fourth straight victory over the Carolina Hurricanes (8-15-4) by a final of 5-3 in hockey action on Thursday night. New York has been showing true grit in this winning stretch, as all aspects of the game have been clicking for the Blueshirts. Using a two goal lead to gain their fourth, the Rangers […]

Seventh heaven for Rangers in 4-3 victory over the Penguins

The Tuesday night thriller between the New York Rangers (13-5-3) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4) had everything an NHL fan wants and more. As the Madison Square Garden faithful were treated to a high-impact, sharp shooting classic. The tone for the rivalry between was set at 0:16 when Sean Avery exchanged blows with Tyler Kennedy twice in one game.  In a game that featured 18 […]

No place like home as Rangers blank Flyers: 2-0

The New York Rangers (12-5-3) won their sixth straight game at Madison Square Garden, by blanking Atlantic Division rival Philadelphia Flyers (13-7-3) on Saturday afternoon hockey action. The Blueshirts once struggled mightily have now found a winning formula a home with a 6-1-1 record this season. This bitter rivalry was immediately sparked by a fight four seconds into the start of […]

Blueshirts fall to Flyers before flying to Europe

On Monday the NHL officially announced that the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers were going to be the two participants in the 2012 Winter Classic. The prestigious outdoor event will be held at Citizen’s Bank ballpark in Philadelphia. Right after that the two teams met on the ice for the last of pre-season action for the Blueshirts, before they head to Europe. […]

New York Rangers pre-season begins with Albany game against New Jersey

The New York Rangers are ready to open up the 2011-12 pre-season schedule with a 7:00 p.m. face off against their rivals the New Jersey Devils. The two teams will play in Albany, NY, with a string of youngsters having an opportunity to wear the Blueshirts jersey. Here is the complete roster for the pre-season game: * Goalie: Henrik Lundqvist, Cam […]