Tag Archive | Michael Del Zotto

Rangers’ streak snapped in 4-2 loss to Toronto

The New York Rangers (15-6-3) had a five game winning streak in their 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-10-2) in hockey action on Monday night.  The Blueshirts fought back, but could not overcome a faster and more physical Leafs’ team. Brandon Prust kept his fighting streak alive at the 2:05 mark of the first period, dropping gloves and exchanging blows […]

Stephan shines as Rangers blank Jets: 3-0

There is a reason why the MSG network has been showing the ‘Beginnings’ origins TV show on each of their players, appropriately enough this week features forward Derek Stephan, who continues to shine and grow with each passing game with the Blueshirts. Someone within the MSG brass must be a clairvoyant, because Stephan had stellar night in leading the New York Rangers (7-3-3) to […]

Inconsistency the key for Rangers in loss to Leafs

The stage was set for the New York Rangers (3-3-2) to have a magical night. It was the home opener of a renovated Madison Square Garden, as the hallowed venue was packed with the Blueshirts faithful.  Everything seemed to be going the way of the home team, with the exception of the results. Inconsistency was the key as the […]

Clutch Cally leads Rangers past the Jets: 2-1

The New York Rangers (3-2-2) ended their tour of Canada on a high-note, when at the 8:31 mark of the third period Captain Ryan Callahan scored the game-winning goal over the Winnipeg Jets (2-5-1). This was just the kind of victory needed for the Blueshirts, to end what has been a long trip. New York first started their season in Europe, then to […]

How Swede it is, as Rangers pick up first victory in Vancouver

It took them three countries and three periods, but the New York Rangers (1-1-2) picked up their first victory of the year over the Vancouver Canucks (2-3-1) on Tuesday night. The Blueshirts were led by their keeper Henrik Lundqvist, who stood on his head for most of the game. The Swedish born keeper, led the National Hockey League in shutting […]

Isles paint the town Orange and Blue with victory over Rangers

While one teams stock is rising, the other has their fans very nervous as the New York Islanders and Rangers are on very different paths so far. It had seemed as if in the pre-season it was going to be the Blueshirts that’d dominate regular season play, but thus far the season has proved otherwise. Yes, it is only three games […]

Rangers fall to Kings in OT: 3-2

The New York Rangers (0-1-0) fell to the Los Angeles Kings (1-0-0) in an overtime thriller in Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday afternoon hockey action. New York played well in the second half of the game, but an unfortunate penalty cost the Blueshirts the game. Jack Johnson got the game-winning goal on the power play in overtime to help propel the Kings […]