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Making The Call: For Rangers, Making Playoffs Isn't Enough

Making The Call: For Rangers, Making Playoffs Isn't Enough

With a victory today the Rangers can cap off an impressive stretch of hockey with their fifth-straight playoff spot. It’s a wonderful accomplishment considering where the Rangers were on March 21st. But, it also obscures the truth- the Rangers are a team that is not built to win it all. Yes, the Rangers have some very good pieces but these pieces are not enough to overcome the overall lack of talent on the roster. more ›

Last Night's Action: Back On Track?

Last Night's Action: Back On Track?

  • Atlanta 4 Islanders 3: This was another tough loss in what is shaping up to be a very tough season. Up 3-1 entering the third, the Islanders surrendered a goal just 29 seconds into the period and another one a minute later that tied the game. Atlanta added one more to win the game and send New York home with another frustrating loss.

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    Last Night's Action: Coming Home in a Hole

    Last Night's Action: Coming Home in a Hole

  • Red Bulls 2, Earthquakes 0: A Mike Magaee penalty in the 79th minute -- set up by Jozy Altidore -- and a goal in the 95th minute by Altidore himself gave the Red Bulls the win. They're 2-1-1 on the young season.
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    Last Night's Action: Marty...Marty...Marty

    Last Night's Action: Marty...Marty...Marty

    Staal’s goal was one of the many highlights for the Rangers, who played a superior game to New Jersey except for a stretch in the third period. Chris Drury had a very good game, getting big wins off the draw and adding a goal and an assist. Gomez had two goals, including a very creative empty-netter to clinch the win. Patrik Elias had two goals for New Jersey and a very big uncalled slash that setup the third Devils goal. New Jersey will head home and try and fight off elimination on Friday. more ›

    Last Night's Action: The Devils Are Back In It

    Last Night's Action: The Devils Are Back In It

    The game was a war, with both teams hitting legally and at times illegally, though the refs seemed interested in calling anything. Martin Brodeur and Ryan Callahan had a huge collision in the third period, which Brodeur was lucky to escape from without injury. Sean Avery scored a goal and pissed people off while Brandon Dubinsky had two goals for New York. The teams get two nights off to heal up for Game 4 on Wednesday night. more ›

    Last NIght's Action: Another Loss

    Last NIght's Action: Another Loss

  • Charlotte 105 Knicks 95: Surprise, surprise, the Knicks lost to an inferior team. Then again, Charlotte actually has more wins than New York. Whatever the reason, Friday night’s loss was all too familiar to Knicks’ fans. They didn’t play defense and committed 17 turnovers in the losing effort.
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    Last Night's Action: Rangers Get A Big W

    Last Night's Action: Rangers Get A Big W

    Rangers 5 Ottawa 2: The Senators may be in a funk of late, but they still have the best record in the Eastern Conference. That may not last for too much longer as the Rangers beat Ottawa soundly Saturday afternoon, scoring three goals in the first period and forcing a goaltending change. Everything seemed to work for New York as the power play scored twice, Brendan Shanahan had two goals and Blair Betts even got... more ›

    Last Night's Action: Back In Front

    Last Night's Action: Back In Front

    Rangers 4 Philadelphia 3 (Shootout): The Rangers have overcome their slow start and moved into a tie for first place. Brendan Shanahan had a goal in regulation and the game-winner in the shootout to power New York. Henrik Lundqvist kept the Flyers off the board in the shootout, stopping all three shots he faced. Marc Staal played another solid game paired with Rozsival and Marek Malik has to be worried about regaining his starting spot.... more ›

    Last Night's Action: Waiting for 500

    Last Night's Action: Waiting for 500

    Rangers 4, Devils 2: Given New Jersey's recent dominance over its cross-river rivals, Martin Brodeur's picking up his 500th win against Rangers would have seemed appropriate. Jaromir Jagr and Henrik Lunqvist had other ideas. Lundqvist stopped 22 shots and Jagr added a goal and an assist as the Rangers on the Prudential Center ice. Even defenseman Marc Staal got into the act. Jamie Langenbrunner had two goals for the home team, whose fans eagerly booed... more ›

    A Look at the NHL Season Ahead

    A Look at the NHL Season Ahead

    You may not have noticed that the NHL season started last weekend. While two games between two California teams in London may not have captured your interest, the three local teams that begin play tomorrow and the next few nights will all be fascinating stories throughout the season. more ›

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