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The Stanley Cup will be in the building Tuesday night, as the Vegas Golden Knights won Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead.They can clinch their first championship in Game 5 on home ice.Here at home, not much to write home about.New York Islanders Reading


GM Lou Lamoriello believes Bo Horvat struggled down the stretch due to overuse after Mathew Barzal went down hurt.

Now that lockers have been cleaned out, there isn't much going on with the New York Islanders.But there is some stuff to talk about, and you'll find it below.Islanders News


Among the many reasons the Islanders failed to advance, the struggles of the top line lead the way.But Mathew Barzal wasn't up to NHL game speed, let alone playoff speed, and Bo Horvat wasn't making excuses but acknowledged it was a mentally difficult season knowing he'd be traded and then moving across the continent.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in line for changes to their lineup this off-season.I think it's time to shake up the front office as well.The regime of Brendan Shanahan (President), Kyle Dubas (GM), and Brandon Pridham (Asst.GM) have not lived up to the hopes of Toronto Maple Leafs fans.A complete overall is not needed, but rather, some reshuffling.

By Nick Faria Posted on April 30, 2023 New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider reacts after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams NEW YORK When Curtis Lazar netted the first goal of Game 6, there was an ominous feeling around Madison Square Garden that the New York Rangers' luck had run out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

By Nick Faria Posted on April 29, 2023 New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) shoots the puck past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) for a goal during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in New York.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams NEW YORK Game 7.

It wasn't supposed to go this way.When the New York Rangers made trade deadline acquisitions of Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane, the expectation was that the team would overwhelm opponents on their way to a championship run.After two games of their first-round contest against the New Jersey Devils, it felt like that was going to be the case.

New York might be the concrete jungle that "dreams are made of", but rarely do those dreams pan out.That's especially true when it comes to the hockey team that plays at Madison Square Garden we like to call the New York Rangers.The Rangers are well-known for being perennial playoff contenders, but have fallen short every year since then-captain Mark Messier broke the 54-year-old curse in 1994.

Each season, there are always a few older veterans on teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs searching for their first championship.Entering the Conference Finals, there are a handful of great veterans to highlight on all of the four teams.So many players play their entire career without winning the Stanley Cup, for some, winning the trophy comes right at the tail end of their career.

When the 2022-2023 NHL season began, there weren't many people that had high expectations for the New Jersey Devils, but that didn't stop them from having the franchise's best season in over a decade.That season, unfortunately, came to an end on Thursday night.New Jersey played a solid game, and it took overtime to decide the winner.

The Carolina Hurricanes came out of the first two games with a 2-0 series lead after beating the New Jersey Devils 6-1.The New Jersey Devils were down in the series 2-0 to the New York Rangers and won the series in seven.Can they repeat that performance in round two and take down the Canes?The Hurricanes are a bit more polished than the Rangers, so this task will not be easy to complete.

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the New Jersey Devils, 5-1, in Game 1.The Devils have some adjusting to do in preparation for Game 2 tonight at PNC Arena in North Carolina.A total team effort was the reason for the Canes' Game 1 win, but can they repeat the same effort in Game 2? What adjustments will New Jersey make, if any, for the rematch?

By Nick Faria Posted on May 16, 2023 Could the Rangers be interested in Peter Laviolette? Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The search for a new head coach for the New York Rangers rolls on and the team is expected to be interested in several veteran minds with championship experience over the course of a career.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: General Manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers speaks during a press conference prior to the jersey retirement ceremony for Henrik Lundqvist taking place before the game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City.

The New York Rangers are at a crossroads in the search for their next head coach.This is clearly a team that's built to win and contend right now.There are a few options out there that fit that bill, but Chris Drury can and should opt to go off the beaten path and go with the unexpected.Kris Knoblauch isn't a retread and would be a perfect fit for a Rangers team that needs to take a risk in its coaching search.

By Nick Faria Posted on May 9, 2023 New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant, back right, gestures to players during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The New York Rangers aren't done overhauling their coaching staff following the departure of former head coach Gerard Gallant.

Firing Gallant isn't a fix-all for the NY Rangers and their vanilla locker room.With former head coach Gerard Gallant's well deserved dismissal from the New York Rangers in the books, General Manager Chris Drury has added another to-do item to his list for this offseason, and that list is getting lengthy.

There have been a lot of shocking moments during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, but the most surprising element of the postseason is not that Boston is out or that Colorado lost in round one to the Seattle Kraken.The biggest surprise of the Stanley Cup playoffs has to be how lack luster the goaltending has been.

The New York Rangers struggled with a lack of emotional and intense drive during the latter part of the regular season and playoffs.Despite finishing the regular season with over 100 points, the team's lack of killer instinct prevented them from going far in the playoffs.This is a locker room issue that will likely be addressed by Chris Drury in the offseason, and a name that makes sense for the Rangers is Corey Perry.

The New York Rangers and head coach Gerard Gallant have agreed to part ways, according to the New York Post's Larry Brooks.Gallant had spent the last two seasons behind the bench with the Rangers after three years with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he led VGK to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in their inaugural season.

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their first playoff round in 19 years, so is the 2022-23 season a success?When you break it down, this is the most successful Toronto Maple Leafs season in nearly two decades, but should fans/management be satisfied?For a team that hasn't won a Stanley Cup since 1967 are we greedy to suggest this season doesn't matter unless a championship is won?

The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.

The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.

The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year's NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall.They also now know where their second first-round selection will be.The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two.

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Santa Fe Bolts?New York Rangers?Nope, it's the Los Angeles Chargers.Those were two of the wrong guesses - Bolts and Rangers - that wound up on the cutting-room floor in the hilarious person-on-the-street video the Tennessee Titans created for their schedule release.

The Philadelphia Flyers are in an organizational upheaval after letting general manager and president of hockey operations Chuck Fletcher go this past March.Former Flyer Daniel Brière was named interim general manager when Fletcher was fired and it appears Philly could be looking at another former NHL player to take over front office duties.

To say that the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a tough spot is an understatement.After Sunday's 3-2 OT loss, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now down 3-0 in their second-round series matchup against the Florida Panthers, and have a chance to be swept on Wednesday night.Sheldon Keefe stated, "It's been a mixed bag in this series so far.

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The Florida Panthers earned a stunning upset against the record-holding Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but Matthew Tkachuck and company weren't the only ones rejoicing after the result.The fact Maple Leafs fans were chanting "We Want Florida!" after Toronto's first-round win over the Tampa Bay Lightning clearly puts them on that list.

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Tom Wilson was announced as the Washington Capitals nominee for the 2023 King Clancy Trophy on Tuesday.The award is given to the player "who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."The Capitals, in a tweet, said that Wilson "actively gives back to the community through two player programs as well as by being involved in additional initiatives throughout the season."

The New York Rangers are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Gerard Gallant after two seasons and a disappointing first-round playoff exit.Lucky for them, there are plenty of options to consider and a loaded roster of talent to entice any able-minded coach to want to join an Original Six franchise.

The New York Rangers are in the market for a new head coach after mutually parting ways with Gerard Gallant after two seasons.The reasons for the move, at the very least, seem pretty simple.According to reports from Mollie Walker of the New York Post, and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN, the players ultimately ended up being a big reason for general manager Chris Drury to make this decision.

By Nick Faria Posted on May 6, 2023 New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant yells to his players during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL Hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams When the New York Rangers hired Gerard Gallant in June of 2021, the team was looking for a coach that could get the most out of a talented young team and send them to the playoffs.

Gerard Gallant is out as coach of the New York Rangers, less than a week after a first-round elimination at the hands of the rival New Jersey Devils.Gallant coached in New York for two seasons, and led the Rangers to the Eastern Conference Finals last year.But this season, after the trade acquisitions of two high-priced forwards and a 107-point regular season, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane, the Rangers were at times lifeless in their seven-game elimination.

The NHL has announced the three finalists for another of the major end-of-season awards.The Selke Trophy, Lady Byng Trophy, and Calder Trophy finalists have been announced previously and now we have the Norris Trophy nominees.The Norris Trophy is awarded annually to the best all-around defenseman in the league.

By Nick Faria Posted on May 4, 2023 New York Rangers' Adam Fox (23) collides with and lands on Carolina Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 23, 2023.(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Adam Fox has been one of the most consistent defenders that the New York Rangers have had in team history.

The round two matchup between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes begins Wednesday.The Devils and Hurricanes have a limited playoff history, but it almost always ends in heartbreak for the Devils.In four playoff matchups, the Hurricanes have prevailed three times.The Devils have not beaten Carolina in the postseason since 2001.

The New Jersey Devils outlasted the New York Rangers to advance to round two.Their opponent?The Carolina Hurricanes.The Hurricanes withstood the New York Islanders and now take another step toward lifting Lord Stanley.The best-of-seven series begins on Wednesday, May 3 with Game 2 on Friday, May 5.
New Jersey was 2-1-1 against Carolina during the regular season.

Tuesday night saw a thrilling opener in the second-round series between the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken.The Kraken ended up 5-4 winners in overtime but the story of the night belonged to veteran Stars forward Joe Pavelski.The 38-year-old American returned to Dallas' lineup after two weeks out with an injury and promptly scored all four of the team's goals in the loss.

The New York Rangers had the clear experience edge heading into a Game 7 against the Devils.They'd won two of them just last year, while New Jersey, before this series, had only earned a single playoff victory, total, since 2012.But that familiarity looked like a liability from the moment the puck dropped in Newark.

Irresponsible Rumormongering Per the Halford and Brough podcast on Sportsnet, transcribed by @taj1944, it looks like Gerard Gallant is on the hot seat for the New York Rangers.Gallant on the hot seat shouldn't be surprising, given how the Rangers basically gave up in Game 7 and looked supremely outclassed by the Devils in the final five games of their disappointing first round series loss.

There's no other way to say it: the New York Rangers 2022-23 season was an absolute failure.That's what happens when the team can't get past the first round of the playoffs after accumulating some of the most impressive talents in franchise history.With a Game 7 shutout loss like the one they suffered Monday night, there is plenty of blame to go around as the fanbase looks for answers as to why the season wasn't more successful.

The New Jersey Devils advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a decisive game-seven win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.It was never in doubt.[Note: I've been covering the Devils for the postseason.Looks like I'll be doing it a bit longer.]After a scoreless first period, Michael McLeod scored a shorthanded goal after Ondrej Palat did some excellent forechecking.

The New York Rangers entered this Game 6 in a must-win situation.Both the Rangers and New Jersey Devils have something to play for, and every inch of ice must be earned in this pivotal game.Madison Square Garden was loud from the beginning but anxious at the same time.Would the Rangers live to play another day?

The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers battled for the last time in the 2022-23 season.Game 7 was the kind of game that players love but the fans hate because of the uncertainty.It's the game where one small mistake could cost a team a shot at the Stanley Cup.Both teams had battled to keep their season alive, and all it took was one game to end it all.

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CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils won their first playoff series in 11 years, eliminating the rival New York Rangers in Game 7, 4-0, with a dominant defensive effort to claim victory in the Battle of the Hudson.Rookie goalie Akira Schmid made 31 saves for his second shutout of the playoffs, having taken over as starter in Game 3 with his club trailing at the time, 2-0.

There is just one game today, which is International Workers' Day, the real labor day.I hope you're having a solid one ????, and I hope you're ready for the final game of the first round of the playoffs: Game Seven of the New Jersey Devils vs the New York Rangers.Doesn't get much bigger than the battle of the Hudson.

As the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs began, we hoped that the latest edition of the Battle of the Hudson between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils would be one of the best series of the first round.The two teams have certainly obliged us.After a back-and-forth affair through six games, the two teams take the ice tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark for Game 7 (8 ET, ESPN).

The New Jersey Devils made a statement in their 4-0 shutout win against the New York Rangers.That statement was that they are a force to be reckoned with.Last night's win was a team win, with everyone in a Devils jersey playing a part in the victory.A lot of changes must be made in New York, as they have lost three straight and are on the brink of elimination.

The New Jersey Devils finally seized control of their series against the New York Rangers with a rousing win on home ice.This was the best game of the series.[Note: I'm covering the New Jersey Devils this postseason.It's an experiment; just go with it.]Ondrej Palat scored in the game's first minute after a lost offensive-zone faceoff.

The New York Rangers won games 1 and 2 in New Jersey.The New Jersey Devils won games 3 and 4 in New York.Now the series is a best of three, with teams switching arenas for the final three games.Every game has been different as the teams seem to find something to feed off of on the road.The Rangers were outplaying the Devils in New Jersey, outscoring them by a combined 10-2.

As the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs rages on, Thursday's action in the NHL features a pair of potential first-round matchups.Every game is important this time of year, but when a team can measure itself against a rival that it may play in the opening round of the playoffs, it can really get a feel for where it's at right now.

On Wednesday, the New York Rangers agreed to terms with forward Filip Chytil on a four-year contract extension that will kick in next season.The deal will pay him just under $4.5 million annually.His current contract, which he signed with the Rangers in 2021, pays him $2.3 million per year.At 23 years old, Chytil has already played in over 300 NHL games, as this is his fifth full season playing for the Rangers.