Blue Shirt Banter

If the season ended today, the Rangers would be hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs. Yet another added layer to what’s been a busy week full of intense match-ups. Up to this point, the Rangers were undefeated against the Lightning on the season but after Tampa’s stars took a hold of things, the Rangers saw the game suddenly slip out of their … [Read more...] about Recap: Point Steals The Show, Lightning Strikes Rangers 6-3

After knocking off the New Jersey Devils 24 hours ago, the Rangers are back in action for another Metropolitan Division matchup. While last night’s stakes were more bragging rights than anything else, divisional supremacy is up for grabs at PNC Arena in Raleigh tonight. The Rangers and Hurricanes are meeting for the final time this season. Both New York and Carolina are set to … [Read more...] about Game #65: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Open Thread

Here are today’s news and links: Rangers News: Highlights: NYR 1, CAR 0 (5:00 video via NHL.com) Game Recap: A first period goal from Adam Fox was all the offense the Blueshirts needed as Igor Shesterkin recorded his second consecutive shutout and the Rangers earned two massive points from the Hurricanes in a game with big implications on the Metropolitan Division race (CBS … [Read more...] about Bantering Points: 3/13/24

The closer we get to the end of the season, the more meaningful these games get. Especially when it comes to divisional match-ups and that’s what we had here tonight. A battle between the top two teams in the Metro, the Rangers took on the Carolina Hurricanes in the second half of a back-to-back in what became a gutsy effort from the Blueshirts that left fans on the edge of … [Read more...] about Recap: Another Shesty Shutout Leads NYR to Gutsy Win

The Blueshirts are back in action following Saturday’s victory over the St. Louis Blues. The second game following the trade deadline will come against the New Jersey Devils, and Peter Laviolette’s squad will look to earn its third win in as many games and wrap up the season series against its Hudson River rival. The Devils and Rangers have already played twice at the … [Read more...] about Game #64: New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers Open Thread