After getting off to a slow start, the NHL-best Washington Capitals picked up their play and pulled away for a big win against a division rival. Marcus Johansson had two goals and an assist to help Washington beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night in Kevin Shattenkirk’s first game with the Capitals.
Category: Kevin Klein
Did Kevin Klein already play his last game as a Ranger?
Kevin Klein, whose spot in the lineup would seem to be in jeopardy if the Rangers pull off a deal for a right-side defenseman, sat out his second straight game in New Jersey on Saturday in the aftermath of back spasms that first developed during Thursday morning’s skate in Toronto. Coach Alain Vigneault said the veteran also would be sidelined for at least Sunday’s match at the Garden against the Blue Jackets.
New York Rangers Beginning to Heat up at the Right Time
The Blueshirts have now won five straight hockey games, three of which by one goal. They have managed to pull off four straight wins at the Garden, showing consistency that they looked to have been without for much of the season.
Lundqvist reaches 400 victories; Rangers’ win streak hits 5
Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York. less Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in … more New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein is congratulated by defenseman Brady Skjei after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York.
The Rangers are suddenly punching back
Regarding the Rangers, who have one more game to go on Wednesday at the Garden against the Flyers, before going on their third – count ’em – third winter vacation of the season. What is this, school? 1. There was a notable physical edge to the Blueshirts in Monday’s 3-2 victory over the Kings , continuing an encouraging trend that has been developing over the last week to 10 days.
New York Rangers are not Last Year’s Mess
The New York Rangers made the postseason in the 2015-16 campaign, but the season was largely considered a mirage. When New York found themselves embarrassed by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, all that saw through the Rangers’ successes were proven right.
Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Blue Jackets
For the first 40 minutes Saturday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked like the team that piled up 16 straight wins during one impressive streak. Then the third period started, and the Blue Jackets looked like the team that got pounded by Washington in its previous game.
New York Rangers: Five Thoughts Through 40 Games
The New York Rangers have completed their first 40 games of the season, providing plenty of room for analysis. Let’s take a look at the season thus far.
Hayes scores deciding goal in shootout, Rangers beat Devils
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes celebrates the Rangers 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils in a shootout of an NHL hockey game in New York, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Hayes scored the winning goal.