Rangers Advance To Face Bruins In 2nd Round Of NHL Playoffs
There is one key explanation, above all others, for why the Rangers are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “Henrik Lundqvist,” Capitals forward Troy Brouwer said. “Plain and simple.”
Rangers Win Game 7 On The Road For The First Time In Franchise History
Led by Henrik Lundqvist’s 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Derek Boogaard’s Family Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against NHL
The family of an NHL player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
Hartnett: Superhuman Lundqvist Carries Rangers On His Back Into Game 7
While Henrik Lundqvist was superman between the pipes, Derek Dorsett threw the Caps off their game with his agitation and intimidation.
Season On The Line For Rangers, Capitals In Winner-Take-All Game 7
Home-ice advantage has held up for six games between Washington and New York. The Rangers hope to snap the trend in Monday’s do-or-die series finale.
Lundqvist, Rangers Shut Out Capitals 1-0, Force Game 7
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in earning his seventh NHL playoff shutout, and Derick Brassard scored a second-period goal for the New York Rangers, who stayed alive with a 1-0 victory.
Hartnett: No-Show Nash And Invisible Richards Must Make Difference For Rangers In Game 6
The Rangers’ woeful 2-for-21 power play can be pinpointed to the underwhelming play of Brad Richards and Rick Nash, their two highest paid players.
Rangers Look To Even The Series At Home Against Capitals
Rangers will host Game 6 of their first-round series against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, and they will need to win to force a deciding contest in the nation’s capital on Monday.
Ribeiro Stuns Rangers In Overtime, Gives Capitals 3-2 Series Lead
Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum – and the lead – in their first-round playoff series.
Staal Tells Reporters He’ll Miss Rangers’ Game 5 Versus Capitals
Marc Staal is unsure when he’ll return to the Rangers’ lineup after suffering another setback.
History Not On Capitals’ Side For Game 5 Vs. Rangers
Nobody collapses in the postseason quite like the Capitals. 1985. 1987. 1992. 1995. 1996. 2003. 2009. 2010. All series that Washington led either 2-0 or 3-1 — and went on to lose.
Hartnett: Return To ‘Tortorella Hockey’ Has Rangers Winning
Let’s face it, the Rangers have a lot of positives going for them right now. And they’re playing the sort of gritty hockey typical of a John Tortorella-coached team.
Next Task For Rangers: Steal Home-Ice Advantage From Capitals
If the Blueshirts are going to come all the way back and knock out Washington, they need to figure out how to transport their Madison Square Garden offense to the nation’s capital.
Hagelin, Brassard Help Send Rangers Back To Washington For Game 5 Tied
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals for the New York Rangers, who squandered a two-goal lead and then held on to get even in the best-of-seven playoff series with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Henrik Lundqvist To Defend Vezina Trophy Against Finalists Bobrovsky, Niemi
King Henrik was named as one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top player between the pipes.
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New York Rangers Photos Of The Week: May 6 – May 12
Photos of the New York Rangers from the past week.
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Photos of the New York Rangers from the previous week.
