Crackdown on dirty hits? (Today) Nov 26, 2008
Say, for example, that Sidney Crosby, with serious malice aforethought, drives New York Rangers forward Dan Fritsche, who averages about 10 minutes of ice time per game when he's in the lineup, into the boards with a hit from behind. Fritsche is injured on the play, and eventually is determined to have suffered a vaguely defined neck problem. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Burke deal almost done Nov 26, 2008
He will join Glen Sather of the New York Rangers and Lou Lamoriello of the New Jersey Devils as the highest-paid president/GMs in the NHL.. Dave Nonis, who worked with Burke with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, is also expected to join the Leafs. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Reebok enlists struggling Spezza Nov 26, 2008
Among Senators fans and some hockey pundits, he's also the poster boy for the Senators' early season woes, especially after longtime defenceman Wade Redden joined the New York Rangers in the summer. With a 7-9-4 record, Ottawa sits in 12th place in the Eastern Conference heading into Tuesday night's games, and in laying blame for the slow start, much of it has fallen at the feet of Spezza, who's also off his usual pace with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 20 games. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Shanahan tired of waiting, says bye to Broadway Nov 25, 2008
Brendan Shanahan got tired of waiting for the New York Rangers to want him. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dubinsky ends scoring drought in Rangers win Nov 25, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -The starts still aren't going the way the New York Rangers would like, but they sure enjoyed this finish. Brandon Dubinsky scored his first goal in 14 games and Nikolai Zherdev had three assists for the Rangers, who shook off another early deficit and surged to a 4-1 win over the slumping Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL eyes more matches against European clubs Nov 25, 2008
The sides have agreed to create a working group that will explore ways of building on the success of the first Victoria Cup last month, which saw the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) bring the New York Rangers to play European champion Metallurg Magnitogorsk of Russia in a million-dollar match in the Swiss capital Bern. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he was intrigued by the new, IIHF-organized Champions Hockey League (CHL), which features 12 teams competing over five months in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Selanne, Ducks bury Avalanche Nov 25, 2008
Scott Gomez returned after a five-game absence from an ankle injury to score a goal for the Rangers, who snapped a two-game slide and have won four of six overall. Blair Betts and Dan Girardi also tallied while Henrik Lundqvist stopped 35 shots to post his 13th win. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rangers down sliding Coyotes Nov 25, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Brandon Dubinsky scored his first goal in 14 games and Nikolai Zherdev had three assists for the New York Rangers, who stretched the Phoenix Coyotes' losing streak to six games with a 4-1 victory Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Buoyed by the return of top center Scott Gomez after a five-game absence due to a leg injury, the Rangers shook off an early deficit and snapped their skid at two. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A capital collapse Nov 25, 2008
The Senators won Saturday 4-1 against the New York Rangers, offering a spirited effort. They won the only way they can, given a limited amount of talent, playing a chip-and-chase game and outworking their opponents. (Globe and Mail)
Knuble's pair lifts Flyers Nov 25, 2008
Highlights from Monday's game between the New York Rangers and Phoenix Coyotes. Highlights from Monday's game between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canucks face bleak possibility of losing Luongo for months Nov 24, 2008
Before that, the Canucks won 3-2 against the Minnesota Wild, 24 hours after polishing off the New York Rangers 6-3 halfway across the continent. Luongo. (Vancouver Sun)
Senatorssurprise Rangers, snap 6-game skid Nov 23, 2008
Daniel Alfredsson and Jesse Winchester scored late in the second period and Ottawa beat the New York Rangers 4-1 to end a six-game skid. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canadiens retire Roy's No. 33, fall to Bruins in shootout Nov 23, 2008
Boston improved to 9-0-1 this month and moved into first place overall in the Eastern Conference with 32 points, two ahead of the New York Rangers. drew Montreal even at 2 with 3:05 remaining in the third period to the delight of the crowd. (USA Today -- Sports)
Team needs an identity Nov 23, 2008
The only playoff appearance for the nine-year-old Thrashers came in 2007, and they were swept out of the first round by the New York Rangers. Now you have the ups and downs of the current Thrashers, who began the evening allowing more power-play goals than anybody. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Senators knock off Rangers Nov 23, 2008
Daniel Alfredsson and Jesse Winchester scored late in the second period and host Ottawa beat the New York Rangers, 4-1, to end a six-game skid. The Rangers' loss and Boston's win moves the Bruins two points ahead of New York for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Registration for recreation activities underway Nov 23, 2008
50 for the April 4 matinee match-up with the New York Rangers. The cost of these tickets, while they last, includes round trip bus transportation to Boston. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Senators snap skid Nov 23, 2008
OTTAWA A new look brought a new result for the Ottawa Senators Saturday afternoon as they beat the New York Rangers 4-1 ... Dany Heatley of the Ottawa Senators is congratulated by his teammates after setting up the opening goal of the game against the New York Rangers Saturday. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Bruins win again, tied for Eastern lead Nov 22, 2008
The Bruins, 11-1-1 in their last 13 games and the winners of seven straight at home, matched the idle New York Rangers with 30 points in the conference race. "I don't think we feel too good about ourselves,'' Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "Our team has not had to face this kind of thing for a long time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notebook: Stamkos already thriving under Tocchet Nov 22, 2008
"That's one game. I mean, it's funny, because when you get to the NHL they say to you, 'One game does not make a career.' But one game made pretty much my career in Montreal. But I feel that that was not the case. I had so many good years and we had so many good teams.''Roy, whose number was also retired by the Colorado Avalanche in 2003 shortly after his career ended, is the sixth NHL player to receive that honor from two teams.---LATE-GAME DRAMA: Three games were tied by last-minute goals last... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL Roundup: Devils win third in row, snap Islanders' streak (Today) Nov 22, 2008
Weekes got his first start since giving up four goals in two periods in a 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers Nov. 12. Scott Clemmensen had started the past three for the Devils. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Penguins' start ties for their 2nd best (Today) Nov 22, 2008
Vancouver's road trip, which ends today, has had them crisscrossing the continent to play the New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild, with the latter two on successive nights Wednesday and Thursday, before coming east again to Pittsburgh and then heading home. Fans can bring toys or money for "Toys for Tots" donations today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lightning gets first win for Tocchet Nov 22, 2008
The Bruins, 11-1-1 in their last 13 games and the winners of seven straight at home, matched the idle New York Rangers with 30 points in the conference race. Phil Kessel and David Krejci added goals for Boston, and Tim Thomas made 30 saves to improve to 5-0-1 in his last six games. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canucks clip Wild to increase division lead Nov 21, 2008
" Backstrom, who allowed six goals in Minnesota's previous five games, finished with 24 saves. Vancouver won at the New York Islanders on Monday and the New York Rangers on Wednesday and will be at Pittsburgh on Saturday. In the midst of a zigzagging trip, defenseman believes the team's identity is showing. "This team has a lot of passion and a lot of character. Tonight our character showed and we dug down, knowing it wouldn't be our best game," he said. "I'm happy for the team, happy for... (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Canucks 3, Wild 2 Nov 21, 2008
Vancouver won at the New York Islanders on Monday and the New York Rangers on Wednesday and will be at Pittsburgh on Saturday. In the midst of a zigzagging trip, defenseman Willie Mitchell believes the team's identity is showing. (USA Today -- Sports)
* NHL: Canucks feast on turnovers, top Rangers Nov 21, 2008
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo, right, makes a sprawling save on a shot at goal by New York Rangers defenseman Wade Redden, left, during the second period of their NHL at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday ... The Vancouver Canucks feasted on turnovers to beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday and go top of the NHLs Northwest Division. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Penguins win in Atlanta Nov 21, 2008
The victory was the Penguins' seventh in their past eight games and hoisted them to within three points of the first-place New York Rangers in the Atlantic Division. The Penguins (12-4-3) have three games in hand. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Luongo gets best of Lundqvist in top goalie duel Nov 20, 2008
Lundqvist allowed five goals on 17 shots to Vancouver before the second period was 6 minutes old, and the Canucks held on for a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. All it took was eye contact with coach Tom Renney and a simple summoning with a finger to get Lundqvist to quickly skate off to the comfort of the bench. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Where Pro Team Ticket Prices Could Fall Nov 20, 2008
So are the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers. Why these teams. (Forbes -- Business)
No comments posted. Nov 19, 2008
In other NHL games Monday night, it was: the New York Rangers 2, Ottawa 1 in a shootout; the New York Islanders 2, Vancouver 1 in a shootout; San Jose 4, Nashville 1; and Boston 3, Toronto 2. Rangers 2, Senators 1, SO. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Penguins lose in shootout Nov 19, 2008
" The Penguins had averaged five goals during their previous half-dozen games, all victories, but got just one of 25 shots behind Backstrom. Free hockey The Penguins are 6-3 in overtime this season: Date Opponent Result O/S Winning goal Nov. 18 vs. Minnesota Wild L, 2-1 SO Marek Zidlicky Nov. 13 vs. Philadelphia Flyers W, 5-4 SO Alex Goligoski Nov. 11 @ Detroit Red Wings W, 7-6 OT Ruslan Fedotenko Nov. 8 @ New York Islanders W, 4-3 SO Petr Sykora Oct. 25 @ New York Rangers L, 3-2 SO Fredrik... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lundqvistshines asRangers beat Sens in shootout Nov 18, 2008
NEW YORK - The New York Rangers are always confident heading into a shootout, knowing Henrik Lundqvist gives them an excellent chance to win. Nikolai Zherdev scored the only goal in a shootout and Lundqvist denied all three Ottawa Senators shooters in New Yorks 2-1 victory Monday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Images from Top 25 games Nov 18, 2008
Nikolai Zherdev scored the only goal in a shootout and Henrik Lundqvist denied all three Ottawa shooters, giving the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory Monday night over the Senators. Multimedia& features. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL power rankings Nov 18, 2008
928, he ranked second among goalies, behind the New York Rangers' , and fifth in the MVP vote. The Canucks, who had no votes two weeks ago, moved into a tie for ninth in the team vote. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lundqvist, Rangers stop Senators in shootout Nov 18, 2008
Nikolai Zherdev scored the only goal in a shootout and Henrik Lundqvist denied all three Ottawa shooters, giving the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory last night over the Senators at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers opted to shoot first and Zherdev beat Alex Auld between the pads. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Senators lose fifth straight game Nov 18, 2008
NEW YORK The New York Rangers are always confident heading into a shootout, knowing Henrik Lundqvist gives them an excellent chance to win ... New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a pad save against Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley of the Ottawa Senators on Monday ... The Ottawa Senators lost their fifth game in a row Monday, against the New York Rangers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Special section: NHL on NBC Nov 17, 2008
Evgeni Malkin broke a 1-1 tie with 2:04 left in the first period, and that was all the Pittsburgh Penguins needed to down the New York Rangers, 3-1 Sunday. Video clips. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NHL: Rangers take Bruins in comeback Nov 17, 2008
Nigel Dawes and Markus Naslund wiped out a two-goal deficit in the closing minutes before Chris Drury scored the lone goal in the shootout for the New York Rangers to edge the Boston Bruins 3-2 in the NHL on Saturday. The Rangers snapped the Bruins five-game winning streak. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Leafs to take steps toward Burke Nov 17, 2008
There have been suggestions the New York Rangers might be interested, but nothing concrete has happened so far. Burke and the Leafs are also not likely to clash over his potential title or retaining the club's current hockey management team. (Globe and Mail)
Rangers beat Bruins, replay in comeback win Nov 16, 2008
The New York Rangers celebrate their shootout win Saturday at at Madison Square Garden in New York City ... The New York Rangers needed only six minutes to show why theyve been on top all season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers rally, snap Bruins' five-game win streak in shootout Nov 16, 2008
The New York Rangers needed only six minutes to show why they've been on top all season. and wiped out New York's two-goal deficit in the closing minutes of the third period, and scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over Boston on Saturday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins rally to win 6th game in a row Nov 16, 2008
" Which they've been a lot the past few weeks. The victory was the Penguins' sixth in a row, raised their record to 11-4-2 and kept them within four points of the first-place New York Rangers in the Atlantic Division. The Penguins have three games in hand on New York. The Penguins had no shortage of contributors against Buffalo, but no one did more than Evgeni Malkin. He scored one goal and assisted on three others to raise his league-leading points total to 30. "Thanks to my teammates," Malkin... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins Notebook: Sabres keep eyes on possible 'second' Toronto team (Today) Nov 16, 2008
The Globe and Mail newspaper in Toronto recently set the value of a team that would be placed in or around Toronto at $600 million, which would instantly rank it third behind the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly last week told Canadian cable network TSN, "I don't think anybody would argue the fact that Toronto could support a second team. The question is, do we want to create yet another team or do we want to relocate a franchise, and the answer to both... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Murray ousts ailing Federer in Masters Nov 15, 2008
Emergency medical personnel acted properly in treating New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov after he collapsed during a game last month in Moscow, a preliminary league investigation found. Cherepanov, 19, collapsed and soon after died Oct. 13 while on the bench during a game outside Moscow. (Boston Globe)
TEAM REPORT: Lightning details Nov 15, 2008
The previous low was 19 shots against the New York Rangers on Oct. 5 in Prague. QUOTE TO NOTE: "For about four minutes in the second period, we go brain dead and take three terrible penalties. We can't give the best team in the world a two-minute 5-on-3 and then another two minute 5-on-4. That's winning and losing. Tonight we beat ourselves." Coach Barry Melrose, on the three penalty calls within 18 seconds of each other late in the second period Thursday, giving Detroit a two-minute 5-on-3... (USA Today -- Sports)
Burke gets permission to start talking Nov 15, 2008
The Leafs are the only team without a GM. But it has been speculated that the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers as well as several other clubs may be interested. The Bruins, however, have appeared to take themselves out of the running for Burke's services. (Globe and Mail)
Host Buffalo tonight at Mellon Arena Nov 15, 2008
After entering the third period with a 2-0 lead Oct. 25, the Penguins lost, 3-2, in a shootout against the New York Rangers, a collapse that started a three-game losing streak. In one that didn't need overtime to be a nail-and-cuticle-biter, the Penguins built a 5-0 lead Nov. 6 against Edmonton before hanging on for a 5-4 win. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* NHL: Rangers pounce to sink New Jersey in Brodeurs absence Nov 14, 2008
For only the third time in 101 meetings, the New York Rangers faced a New Jersey Devils team minus goaltender Martin Brodeur, and took advantage with a 5-2 win on Wednesday. Michal Rozsival and Nikolai Zherdev scored during two-man advantages in New Yorks four-goal second period as the Rangers stretched their early lead in the Atlantic Division. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spirit partner: 'All we've done' is lose money on teams Nov 14, 2008
They were swept in four games in their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers. The team struggled last season, finishing next to last in the Eastern Conference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bruins hammer Habs Nov 14, 2008
The surprising Bruins (10-3-3) are three points behind the New York Rangers for first place in the Eastern Conference and have outscored opponents 28-13 over the last nine. Boston will visit New York on Saturday night. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Capitals' Alex tandem teams to beat Hurricanes Nov 13, 2008
In other NHL games Wednesday night, it was: the New York Rangers 5, New Jersey 2; Boston 2, Chicago 1 in a shootout; Phoenix 5, Columbus 2; Colorado 2, Vancouver 1 in a shootout; Florida 4, Tampa Bay 0; and Buffalo 4, St. Louis 3. In Raleigh, N.C., Scott Walker scored on the power play for Carolina. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ottawa's Ruutu suspended 2 games for elbowing Nov 13, 2008
He'll be eligible to return on Nov. 17, when the Senators play the New York Rangers. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers power past Devils Nov 13, 2008
Michal Rozsival and Nikolai Zherdev scored during two-man advantages in a four-goal second period, and the New York Rangers routed Weekes and the Martin Brodeur-less New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Wednesday night at Newark, N.J.For only the third time in 101 meetings with the Devils over 15 years, the Rangers faced a goalie other than Brodeur and made the most of the opportunity. "He is such a mainstay and you don't think of the Devils without him," Rangers captain Chris Drury said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burke steps down as Ducks' GM Nov 13, 2008
GOMEZ OUT WITH LEG INJURY: New York Rangers center Scott Gomez missed Wednesday night's game against his former New Jersey Devils teammates because of a painful leg injury ... He'll be eligible to return Nov. 17, when the Senators play the New York Rangers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Staal not shy about shooting Nov 13, 2008
They beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Saturday and the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday ... "It's not as if Staal isn't getting his shots. As of Tuesday, he was tied with Scott Gomez of the New York Rangers for the NHL league with 66 shots on goal, and Gomez had played three more games."Shots are important for my game," Staal said. "I think it means, at the end of the night, that I usually know if I'm skating and attacking and getting shots and quality chances. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thrashers' Lehtonen expected to miss weekend games Nov 13, 2008
Lehtonen has been out since an Oct. 30 road loss to the New York Rangers, first because of illness and then because of back stiffness. He practiced Tuesdsay and said he was OK in an interview afterward, but Tuesday night Gwinnett Gladiators goalie Charlie Effinger got a call telling him the Thrashers would need him to practice with them on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Bean Scene Nov 13, 2008
Coming up in the Bruins schedule, the will see a range of opponents, from the New York Rangers, who are second in the league in wins to the disastrous New York Islanders, who have the worst record in the league. The Bruins statistically, will be fairly well matched against the rival Montreal Canadians whom they play twice in the next few weeks, as well as another showdown in Buffalo against the Sabres towards the end of the month. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Bruins also likely to come courting Nov 13, 2008
There may have been a time when the New York Rangers presented a threat to the Leafs' plans, but conversations with several NHL insiders yesterday placed the Bruins as the most likely threat. The Maple Leafs were caught as off-guard as everyone else by yesterday's sudden announcement that Burke was stepping down as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
World Series of Poker wrapping up Nov 12, 2008
Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in a shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for Edmonton, which ended its longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Vote for this story. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sundin sells Toronto home Nov 12, 2008
The Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks are also interested but the Leafs and Canucks are the only two that would not have to rework their roster to add the talented centre. Sundin is training daily, following the program he has employed in recent off-seasons. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Hemsky scores lone shootout goal in Oilers' win Nov 11, 2008
Edmonton Oilers goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers (38) defends the net against New York Rangers forward Lauri Korpikoski, of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York ... NEW YORK - Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday... (Anchorage Daily News)
Oilers win in shootout Nov 11, 2008
Robert Nilsson of the Oilers guides the puck through the New York Rangers defense ... Advertisements The Associated Press Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
4 chosen for Hall of Fame Nov 11, 2008
The second team in Toronto would instantly become the third most valuable franchise in the league behind the Maple Leafs and New York Rangers and on par with the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, sports finance expert Marc Ganis said. BLUES CONTEST PAYS MORTGAGE OR RENT: The St. Louis Blues are responding to tight economic times with a fan bailout plan. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Oilers rookie goalie impresses against Rangers Nov 11, 2008
The 24-year-old rookie followed a 37-save effort at New Jersey by stopping 40 shots a day later in a 3-2 shootout victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. "Knowing they were the best team in the East was a very good challenge for me," said Drouin-Deslauriers, the 31st pick in the 2002 draft. (International Herald Tribune)
Drouin-Deslauriers helps Oilers beat Devils Nov 10, 2008
The Oilers are 3-3-0 on their seven-game road trip, which concludes Monday night against the New York Rangers. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
* NHL: Luongo makes 29 saves to blanks the Wild 2-0 Nov 10, 2008
At Washington, Brent Johnson had 28 saves including a pivotal stop on a penalty shot in the third period as Washington topped the New York Rangers to remain unbeaten at home. In other NHL action, it was. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
