* NHL : Parenteau scores decider as Rangers extend Sens slump Nov 16, 2009
P.A. Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Parenteau, who missed an open net late in regulation, put a shot into the top right corner on New Yorks seventh attempt against Brian Elliott. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 15, 2009
P.A. Parenteau scored the decisive goal in the seventh round of the shootout, as the New York Rangers edged the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, at Scotiabank Place ... P.A. Parenteau scored the decisive goal in the seventh round of the shootout, as the New York Rangers edged the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, at Scotiabank Place. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Parenteau gets to make amends Nov 15, 2009
Pierre Parenteau scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout, giving the visiting New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday. Parenteau, who missed a shot at an open net late in regulation, put a shot into the top right corner on New York s seventh attempt against Brian Elliott. (Boston Globe)
GAME REPORT: Rangers 2, Senators 1 (SO: 3-2) Nov 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009 New York Rangers - Ottawa Senators Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - P.A. Parenteau scored the decisive goal in the seventh round of the shootout, as the New York Rangers edged the Ottawa Senators, 2-1, at Scotiabank Place. (USA Today -- Sports)
Predators blank Canadiens 2-0 Nov 15, 2009
The previous record for shots in a period was 23 set Feb. 28, 2004, against the New York Rangers. J.P. Dumont was credited with the only assist on Sullivan's goal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Rangers register shootout victory, extend Senators' slide Nov 15, 2009
OTTAWA (AP) started looking down his bench as the New York Rangers began going deeper and deeper into a shootout standoff. Fresh from the minors, was ready to step up and deliver. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bruins certain shutout loss to Florida doesnt mean their offense h... Nov 13, 2009
Boston wasn t blown out by the New York Rangers (1-0), Detroit (2-0) or Montreal (2-1, shootout), but didn t exactly threaten to run away from any of those opponents, either. Defense and goaltending gave the Bruins a chance to win, but they didn t generate nearly enough scoring chances to do it. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Kovalchuk scores in his return as Thrashers down Rangers Nov 13, 2009
(Sports Network) - Ilya Kovalchuk made a successful return to the lineup with a goal and two assists and Johan Hedberg turned in a strong 33- save performance, as Atlanta defeated the New York Rangers, 5-3, at Madison Square Garden. Rich Peverley also logged a goal and two assists while rookie and fourth overall pick in this year's draft Evander Kane posted a goal and an assist for the Thrashers, who saw the return of Kovalchuk after a nearly three-week absence due to a broken bone in his right... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kovalchuk returns, Thrashers win Nov 13, 2009
New York -- Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Frank Franklin II, AP Thrashers' Ilya Kovalchuk (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
JimKelleyInside The NHL The carnage will surely continue until headshot rules are changed. Nov 13, 2009
Former New York Rangers (and, briefly) Islanders GM Neil Smith had an interesting take regarding the bone crushing hits that have sent so many players out of the lineup this season. Smith told PrimeTime Sports with Bob McCown, a radio show in Toronto, that he could "guarantee" that if you watch a game in 1967 (the last year the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup), you wouldn't see one major hit along the boards, especially a hit that was designed to injure an opposing player. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Sport Briefs Nov 13, 2009
They are easily worth more than the next team, the New York Rangers at US$416 million, up just 1 percent. This story has been viewed 188 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Blackhawks value jumps 26%: Forbes Nov 13, 2009
It was followed by the New York Rangers (up 1 percent to $416 million), Montreal Canadiens (up 2 percent to $339 million) and the Detroit Red Wings (up 11 percent to $337 million). Other teams showing large gains in value included the (up 26 percent to No. 7 at $258 million); the Washington Capitals, with league's most valuable player Alexander Ovechkin (up 15 percent to No. 20 at $183 million); and the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins (up 14 percent to No. 11 at $222 million),... (Crain's Chicago Business)
GAME REPORT: Thrashers 5, Rangers 3 Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009 Atlanta Thrashers - New York Rangers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... New York, NY (Sports Network) - Ilya Kovalchuk made a successful return to the lineup with a goal and two assists and Johan Hedberg turned in a strong 33- save performance, as Atlanta defeated the New York Rangers, 5-3, at Madison Square Garden. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kovalchuk won't play vs. Rangers Nov 12, 2009
Ilya Kovalchuk will not be in the Thrashers lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Maple Leafs Lead NHL Valuations at $470 Million, Rangers No.2, Forbes Says Nov 12, 2009
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs are the most valuable National Hockey League team, followed by the New York Rangers, Forbes magazine said. The Maple Leafs are worth $470 million, $54 million more than the Rangers, the report said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Penguins worth $222 million according to Forbes (Yesterday) Nov 12, 2009
The other teams ahead of the Penguins were the New York Rangers ($416 million), Montreal ($339 million), Detroit ($337 million), Philadelphia ($273 million), Boston ($271 million), Chicago ($258 million), Dallas ($246 million), Vancouver ($258 million) and New Jersey ($223 million). Penguins Plus, a blog by Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson, is featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Leafs worth the most Nov 12, 2009
They easily are worth more than the next franchise, the New York Rangers at $416 million. The original six franchises are in the top seven, with only Philadelphia at No. 5 breaking that monopoly. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kovalchuk experiences soreness, will not return Thursday Nov 12, 2009
Ilya Kovalchuk will not be in the Thrashers' lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers coach John] Tortorella has enough scouts in the wings, Anderson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kovalchuk could return to Thrashers' lineup Thursday Nov 11, 2009
Coach John Anderson told the AJC that he is 95 percent sure that Kovalchuk will play Thursday against the New York Rangers. Kovalchuk went through a full team practice Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Flames' Kiprusoff shuts out Canadiens Nov 11, 2009
Glencross was suspended by the league on Monday for his hit to the head of Chris Drury of the New York Rangers in Calgary's 3-1 win Saturday. Rene Bourque drew his 12th assist of the season on Iginla's first-period goal to increase his team-leading point total to 18. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Newest class of Hockey Hall of Fame gets its rings Nov 11, 2009
After a strong career with the New York Rangers, the smooth-skating defenseman had been dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs near the trading deadline in the 2003-04 season. I had one year left on my contract with Toronto, he said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Flames, Kiprusoff blank Canadiens Nov 11, 2009
Glencross was suspended by the NHL Monday for his hit to the head of Chris Drury of the New York Rangers in Calgary s 3-1 win Saturday. Wild 5, Maple Leafs 2 - Minnesota s Mikko Koivu scored one goal and assisted on two others in the second period as visiting Minnesota ended Toronto s two-game winning streak. (Boston Globe)
Gomez adjusts to life in Canada Nov 11, 2009
He was part of two Stanley Cup champions in New Jersey and enjoyed the bright lights of Broadway with the New York Rangers. But since being traded to Montreal in June in a seven-player swap, Gomez has learned the difference between the big time and THE BIG TIME. In Quebec, they believe the Canadiens invented ice. (Anchorage Daily News)
Anderson 95 percent sure Kovalchuk will return Thursday Nov 11, 2009
Thrashers coach John Anderson told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution there is a 95 percent chance that Ilya Kovalchuk will play Thursday against the New York Rangers. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yzerman, Hull, Leetch and Robitaille inducted into Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2009
He ended his career with 247 goals and 781 assists in 1,205 games playing mostly for the New York Rangers, although he finished his career in Boston (2005-06). Leetch also played for Toronto and was a fixture on the U.S. Olympic team, participating in three Winter Games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Power rankings Nov 10, 2009
Others receiving votes: New York Rangers 14, Chicago Blackhawks 8, Vancouver Canucks 6, Dallas Stars 3. Most Valuable Player ranking. (USA Today -- Sports)
No Kovy, no problem Nov 10, 2009
The New York Rangers are second in total goals from their defensemen with 13 ... The Thrashers travel to play the New York Rangers on Thursday and then return for a five-game homestand against Los Angeles, Edmonton, Boston, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Puck bounces Thrashers' way Nov 9, 2009
We got a win tonight, so it will probably be that way Thursday [against the New York Rangers] and we ll see what happens. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Iginla scores winning goal in Flames' victory over Rangers, who lose captain Drury to injury Nov 8, 2009
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 3-1 Saturday night for their third win in a row. Iginla's eighth goal of the season at 16:47 of the second period came on a power play and broke a 1-1 tie. (FOX61, CT)
Blues suffering from bad European hangover Nov 8, 2009
Last season, the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Ottawa took the NHL's guided tour of Europe; three of the four came home dragging (Rangers excluded). And all four coaches got fired last season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Iginla Nets Winner In Flames' 3-1 Win Over Rangers Nov 8, 2009
(AP) CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 3-1 Saturday night for their third win in a row. Iginla's eighth goal of the season at 16:47 of the second period came on a power play and broke a 1-1 tie. (CBS News)
Denis, Devils hand Islanders second straight loss Nov 7, 2009
Rangers 4, Oilers 2: Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers halted a four-game, road-losing streak with a win over Edmonton. Ducks 4, Predators 0: Jonas Hiller made 40 saves to earn his fifth NHL shutout, Teemu Selanne scored two goals to overtake Hall of Famer Jean Beliveau on the career points list, and host Anaheim beat short-handed Nashville. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL Roundup: Datsyuk, Zetterberg lift Red Wings over Sharks in shootout Nov 6, 2009
The NHL suspended Vancouver defenseman Shane O'Brien for one game after his stick made contact with the New York Rangers' Sean Avery while both players were on their respective benches Tuesday. No penalties were called at the time of the incident. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bruins finally score, but not enough to win Nov 6, 2009
Lineup-wise, there was even less there than in the shutout losses to the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings that preceded Thursday s game. Already without No. 1 center Marc Savard, space-clearing winger Milan Lucic and hard-working fourth-liner Byron Bitz, the Bruins arrived at TD Garden to learn that No. 2 center David Krejci had contracted the H1N1 virus. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Rangers use the power play to snap lengthy drought in Edmonton Nov 6, 2009
(Sports Network) - Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists, as the New York Rangers took down the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2, at Rexall Place. Marian Gaborik had a goal and an assist, while Christopher Higgins and Ryan Callahan also scored for the Rangers, who have won two of their last three. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NHL Fantasy Surprises Nov 6, 2009
Vaclav Prospal - New York Rangers (LW). Nobody is better and riding other players' coat tails like Prospal. (Suite101.com)
Rangers' fight fallout: Suspension and $10K fine Nov 5, 2009
New York Rangers' Dane Byers suspended and coach John Tortorella fined - ESPN. Updated: November 4, 2009, 10:41 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Bruins seek more offense in Detroit Nov 4, 2009
Our top end (forwards), theyre the ones who have to produce for us to win hockey games, Julien said following Sunday afternoons 1-0 loss to the host New York Rangers. Following Mondays practice in Detroit, the coach told reporters pretty much the same thing: The bottom part of our lineup is doing its job, creating some chances. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Rypien has go-ahead goal in third, Canucks beat Rangers 4-1 Nov 4, 2009
Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers players scuffle while both teams were changing lines during a break in play during third period NHL action in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009 ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Rick Rypien scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, the first of three late goals that lifted the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
Rangers, Lundqvist put Bruins in deep freeze Nov 3, 2009
ap New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, left, gets knocked over by Boston Bruins' Michael Ryder in the first period during an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in New York ... Forget the new NHL and its wide-open offense when the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins get together. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
* Henrik Lundqvist earns 150th win in shutout of Bruins Nov 3, 2009
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots for his 150th NHL victory and 21st career shutout, and Marian Gaborik returned from injury and scored for the fourth straight game as the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 on Sunday. With most New York sports fans focused on a pair of NFL games involving local teams and the Yankees World Series run, the Rangers returned home from a disappointing road trip in which they went 0-2 without Gaborik and beat the stingy Bruins. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Penguins don't go down without a fight (and it involves Crosby) Nov 1, 2009
As it is, they will have to settle for being one of five -- the others are the 1982-83 New York Islanders, the 1990-91 New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings of 2001-02 and 2005-06 -- to ring up 11 in October. While the Penguins were missing out on a milestone victory, the Wild was earning one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bruins, rookie shut out Oilers Nov 1, 2009
He blanked the New York Rangers in his only start last season. Claude Julien got his 100th win as Bruins coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Biron picks up 200th victory in Islanders' win vs. Sabres Nov 1, 2009
and Josh Bailey added goals for New York, which also beat the New York Rangers and this week. "This puts us right in the thick of things in the East," Tambellini said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Excited Sykora receives his Stanley Cup ring Nov 1, 2009
He struggled during the stretch run of the regular season and did not play regularly in the playoffs, then struggled some with the Wild -- including being a healthy scratch two games ago -- before getting a goal and an assist Friday in a 3-2 home win against the New York Rangers. All that only fueled his desire to play at Mellon Arena last night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sykora leads the way as Wild clip reeling Rangers Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Petr Sykora had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild downed the New York Rangers, 3-2, at Xcel Energy Center ... "That's very much what's been the story on the island [in a loss to the Islanders on Wednesday] and tonight, in here. Because when we start to gain a little bit of momentum, we let the other team capitalize on our mistakes." New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik was not in the lineup for his return to Minnesota as the winger sat out his second straight game... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins Notebook: Injuries will not change mindset Oct 31, 2009
Trouble is, Minnesota not only faced the New York Rangers last night, but had to fly in from the Twin Cities after the game, whereas the Penguins had only to make the short trip back from Columbus. Penguins Plus, a blog by Dave Molinari and Shelly Anderson, is featured exclusively on a members-only web site from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
City OKs Wilson Island for historic register status Oct 30, 2009
Ottawa was handed a loss Saturday evening by the New York Rangers in its season opener at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, Toronto will try to avoid going winless in its opening three games for the first time since posting an 0-1-2 record at the start of the 2005-06 campaign. (Fresno Bee)
NHL Roundup: Weight assists Islanders' win Oct 29, 2009
Islanders captain Doug Weight, in his first game back after a bout with swine flu, earned an assist on Kyle Okposo's tiebreaking, power-play goal in the second period that lifted New York to a 3-1 victory last night against the visiting New York Rangers. Weight, who missed three games because of the illness, sent a cross-ice pass to Jack Hillen in the Rangers' zone. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Isles' Weight back after bout with swine flu Oct 29, 2009
"I wasn't scared at all. It was the flu as far as I'm concerned," he said before the Islanders played the New York Rangers. "The only difference for myself, first and foremost, was I have three kids and a wife that I live with."I was fine, but you want to make sure you don't bring it to their schools, to this building, to my teammates and my house. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mayors Past and Present Unite at the 24th Annual New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund Gala Oct 28, 2009
Among the items bid on were a FDNY Memorial 343 Honorary Fire Chiefs helmet signed by all four mayors and a fishing trip donated by New York Rangers fan favorite and Hockey Hall of Famer , last years Gala honoree, who was in attendance as one of the Benefit Funds newest board members. About the New York Police Widows rens Benefit Fund. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Penguins face different Canadiens team tonight Oct 28, 2009
" That doesn't mean the Penguins are unfamiliar with most of Montreal's new personnel. Gill, of course, played here last season, and the Penguins saw plenty of Gionta and Gomez when they were teammates in New Jersey, before Gomez moved to the New York Rangers. "Maybe you don't recognize them as Canadiens, but they're guys you recognize from playing against when they were on other teams," defenseman Mark Eaton said. Even if the Penguins didn't know much about Gomez and Gionta, they figure to get... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* NHL : Rangers romp past Coyotes to escape three-game slide Oct 28, 2009
Ryan Callahan of the New York Rangers is hit into the boards by Adrian Aucoin of the Phoenix Coyotes at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday ... Marian Gaborik scored two goals and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-2 on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Halloween Havoc: Weekend Hockey Series With Friars Oct 28, 2009
Lefebvre's father, Sylvain, played 14 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Mapel Leafs, the Quebec Nordiques, the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers. Olczyk's father, Ed, played 16 season's in the NHL, was head coach of the Pittsburgh Penquins, and currently serves as an announcer for NBC and NHL on Versus. (Umassathletics.com)
Injured Gaborik held out of Rangers practice Oct 28, 2009
Injured New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik held out of practice - ESPN ... 10 RWNew York Rangers. (ESPN -- NHL)
Coyotes start road trip with loss Oct 27, 2009
NEW YORK - Marian Gaborik vaulted to the top spot on the NHL goal list and earned first star honors with a performance that helped the New York Rangers snap a three-game losing streak ... Coyotes goalie Jason LaBarbera reacts after giving up his fifth goal to New York Rangers Enver Lisin in the Coyotes 5-2 loss to the Rangers. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bettman: More Coyotes ownership talks set Oct 27, 2009
The Coyotes are playing the New York Rangers on Monday after getting off to a surprisingly good 6-3 record to start the season. The NHL chief also attributed the Coyotes laggard attendance this season to that uncertainty and the skeleton operations. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
GAME REPORT: Rangers 5, Coyotes 2 Oct 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009 Phoenix Coyotes - New York Rangers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... New York, NY (Sports Network) - Marian Gaborik had two goals and an assist as the New York Rangers downed the Phoenix Coyotes, 5-2, at Madison Square Garden. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canes' Ruutu is remorseful Oct 27, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 27, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 27, 2009 03:53 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Turning heads Oct 27, 2009
Others receiving votes: Niklas Backstrom, Minnesota, 3; Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers, 3; Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary, 1; Marty Turco, Dallas, 1; Jonas Hiller, Anaheim, 1. Top defenseman ranking. (USA Today -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 25, 2009
Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Mike Cammalleri's third goal of the game came 2:42 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 5-4 win over the New York Rangers at Bell Centre. Cammalleri recorded his third career hat trick and added an assist, while Matt D'Agostini and Marc-Andre Bergeron each had a goal for the Canadiens, who have won three straight after dropping their previous five. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL Roundup: Cammalleri caps hat trick in OT, 5-4 Oct 25, 2009
Mike Cammalleri scored his third goal of the game in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 5-4 victory against the New York Rangers last night at Bell Centre in Montreal. Cammalleri put a wrist shot past Henrik Lundqvist at 2:42 in the extra period for his sixth goal of the season to give Montreal its third consecutive victory. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hoyer announcement will be tomorrow Oct 25, 2009
Bill The Big Whistle Chadwick, the first US-born official in NHL history who was later a popular broadcaster for the New York Rangers, died in Cutchogue, N.Y. He was 94. Tennis Injured Soderling out of Stockholm Top seed Robin Soderling withdrew from the Stockholm Open because of an elbow injury, allowing Marcos Baghdatis to advance to the final against Olivier Rochus. (Boston Globe)
Devils end Penguins 7-game winning streak Oct 25, 2009
They beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Thursday night. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
New York Rangers (John Tortorella), 4. Edmonton (Pat Quinn), 5. (Boston Globe)
