Henrik Lundqvist

24/7 Part II; Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole

December 22, 2011

Last week’s episode of “24/7” acted as an introduction to both teams. Feeling out the different personality types and developing main characters, the show offered more information than insight.

The second installment of the four-part series gave viewers all the behind-the-scenes action they could have hoped for, offering unique circumstances that many have never seen.

Isles and Rangers Face Off at the Garden

December 22, 2011

Brian Bock

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The Islanders are heading into the Big Apple to face their archrivals, the New York Rangers. Coming off back-to-back shootout wins (courtesy of Frans Neilsen and his patented forehand-backhand-top shelf move), the young Isles team is carrying a bit of momentum into the World’s Greatest Arena. They are playing with more confidence and finding ways to win hockey games.

This is a good thing. Because they will need every ounce of momentum, confidence, skill, (and maybe even a little luck) to leave Madison Square Garden with 2 points against the Rangers in tonight’s contest.

The Rangers (with 3 games in hand) are currently tied for 2nd in the Atlantic Division with the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they each have managed 42 points so far this season.

Atlantic Division Holiday Wishes: New York Rangers

December 8, 2011

Brian Bock

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In this 5 part series, Brian Bock informs you about the letters to Santa he ‘intercepted’ from each of the teams in the Atlantic Division. First up, the New York Rangers.

Have The Isles Become Montoya's Team?

December 3, 2011

Rob McGowan

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Al Montoya has been superb this season for the New York Islanders, but with Rick DiPietro here for several more years, how much longer will his run actually last?

Lundqvist shuts out Flyers

November 26, 2011

John Russo

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The Winter Classic saw it's first preview of the season with the two teams squaring off at center ring in Madison Square Garden. But it was New York who threw the first punches in their 2-0 shut out win Saturday afternoon.

Islanders Lose to Rangers 4-2

November 16, 2011

Evan Pivnick

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The Islanders played one of their best games of the season, if not their best game of the season Tuesday night against the Rangers. But ultimately, they simply could not get past the stellar goaltending of Henrik Lundqvist.

This game got of to a great start; back and forth action the entire first period. The first tally of the game came from the NHL’s most loved player, Sean Avery. Avery wristed a shot over the shoulder of Evgeni Nabokov and the Rangers were up one goal with over five minutes remaining in the first period.

The Islanders would answer with a goal from Frans Nielsen. Nielsen’s fourth of the year hit King Henrik’s glove and trickled into the back...

Battle For New York: Islanders vs Rangers

November 15, 2011

Brian Bock

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Preview: The New York Islanders return home to Nassau Coliseum to take on their all-time rival, the New York Rangers.

The Islanders are coming off a western road trip which saw them give up a 3 goal lead in an overtime loss to the Avalanche, and a clinic put on by the Canucks in a loss to Vancouver. The Islanders have played better hockey since changing up their offensive lines a few games ago, putting up more scoring chances more consistently. However, they haven’t been able to translate the better play into wins. A win tonight against the Rangers would mean even more than usual, as it would end a slide of losing efforts.

The Rangers ...

Rangers Rolling

November 13, 2011

Glen Miller

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A fine week of hockey for the Rangers is in the books after Friday's throttling of the Carolina Hurricanes at MSG. A four goal third period broke open what had been a tightly contested game through two periods and led the Blue Shirts to their sixth straight win. Brad Richards, Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky each finished with a goal and an assist for the home team.

Sean Avery got the ball rolling with his first goal of the year in the first period on a breakaway. Jeff Woywitka chipped the puck up the ice and past a Hurricanes defender springing Avery on the break. Avery shielded the puck from another Hurricanes defender befor elevating the puck over Cam Ward's left shoul...