I would like to see some goals. Please?

Panthers 2 Rangers 1
guh.
Another 1 goal offensive performance, another loss for the NY Rangers.
I won't mention another blown lead. (Oh wait, I just did)
Avalanche at the Garden on Saturday...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

a little offensive.

Maple Leafs 2 Rangers 1 (OT/SO)
guh.
The Rangers fire a defensive-minded coach, replacing him with his exact opposite, and they score 1 (ONE!) goal. =( Wade Reddon's goal was scored on the power play, so there's hope for that aspect of the NYR game.
Let's be charitable and call this transition a work in progress.
Panthers at MSG tonight. Will Coach Tortorella be booed or cheered upon his introduction? More important, can the Blueshirts find a way to grasp 2 very important points...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

It's not the coach's fault.

Maple Leafs 3 Rangers 2 (OT)
guh.
The evening began on a festive note, with a ceremony honoring Harry Howell and Andy Bathgate and raising their numbers to the rafters. They played way back before the current Madison Square Garden (which hasn't been located in Madison Square since 1925, check it out) was built.

As for the game, there was no scoring for the first 2 periods, but in the 3rd, Toronto scored, the Rangers tied it up (Scott Gomez). The Leafs again scored less than a minute later, and the Blueshirts.... (wait for it)..... tied it with 40 seconds left on a Michal Rozsival goal. (YAY!)
But the game went to overtime, the Rangers took a penalty, and the Maple Leafs won it with a powerplay goal.
Monday morning update: The Rangers just fired coach Tom Renney. Sadly, I guess it was just a matter of time.

Who will be behind the bench when the boys are in Toronto on Wednesday night?...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Thanks, I needed that!

Rangers 3 Islanders 1
YAY!
The Rangers break their losing streak against the team with the worst record in the league. So what, a win is a win is a win, as they say, right?
Petr (healthy scratch for 35 games this season) Prucha got into a fight, inspiring the crowd and perhaps his teammates as well. Captain Chris Drury had 3 assists, King Henrik had 26 saves, and the futile Blueshirt power play actually scored a goal (Scott Gomez).
Does anybody remember the word to this song: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
=)
Buffalo on Saturday...
LET'S GO RANGERS!

Singing the Loser's Blues...

Blues 2 Rangers 1
guh.
8 losses in the last 9 games, boy these pretzels are making me thirsty!!!
The power play is not very powerful, going 1 for the last 34 man-advantage situations. The fishsticks Islanders come into the Garden tonight, maybe the rivalry will inspire my struggling team...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Point Taken.

Panthers 2 Rangers 1 (OT/SO)
guh.
I"m sure the boys were looking to this stop in the Sunshine State to build upon the recent win; sadly, they ran into a stingy goalie in Tomas Vokoun, who allowed only a 1st period goal by Fredrik Sjostrom.
King Henrik was no slouch either, holding Florida to 1 goal in the 2nd period, and nothing more until the shootout. Only Richard Zednik's attempt in the 4th round decided the contest. At least the Blueshirts snag a point for the regulation tie. We'll take it!
Sunday afternoon versus the Flyers at The World's Most Famous Arena...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

WIN!

Rangers 5 Capitals 4 (OT/SO)
YAY!
It's been a long time since the boys won a game, wow, I almost forgot how sweet this song is: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
The Rangers had the lead and lost it. Had the lead again and lost it again, sending the game to overtime, and finally the shootout.
Even the shootout was a back and forth affair, with Nigel Dawes putting the Rangers ahead...

... before Alex Ovechkin tied it for the Caps. =(
But the game winner was a bit of a lucky bounce. (top photo) Ryan Callahan's attempt hit the crossbar and bounced off the back of Washington goalie José Théodore and into the net. (Success!!)
King Henrik Lundqvist (26 saves, 3 saves in shootout) then stopped Brooks Laich to seal the deal for New York. And the fans went wild, presumably. =)
Blueshirts in Florida tonight to face the Panthers...
LET'S GO RANGERS!

losing s***s.

Devils 3 Rangers 0
guh.
The Blueshirts have lost 5 in a row, dropping to 6th in the conference (only the top 8 make the playoffs) and are considering bringing back Sean (the bad apple) Avery to New (the big apple) York.
Ex-Ranger and fan favorite Brendan Shanahan is now playing for New Jersey, who are guess what- once again in 1st place in the division. To make matters worse, the Devils are climbing in the standings while goaltender Martin Brodeur is out with injury.
guh.
Ovechkin (oh crap, not him again!) and the Capitals at MSG tomorrow night...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Crushed in Cowtown.

Stars 10 Rangers 2
no comment.
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Heart of a Ranger: Adam Graves Number Retired

The New York Rangers and their fans celebrated the career of a great person the other night at MSG
YAY!
There is SO MUCH more about Gravy over here: (http://rangers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=407598), but here is a little photo sample of the emotional ceremony...





LET'S GO RANGERS!

No victory on Adam's night.

Thrashers 2 Rangers 1 OT/SO
guh. 3 losses in a row, but the boys managed to salvage a point when Markus Naslund scored the tying goal with 11 seconds remaining in the 3rd. I guess that calls for a teensy celebration: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
Gotta try to break the losing streak in Dallas tonight...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

The Immortal Tuuka Rask.

Bruins 1 Rangers 0
guh.
The boys went up against the number 1 team in the conference and they played very well, allowing just the 1 goal, but could not get anything past Tuuka Rask (who?!) at the other end. guh.
Blueshirts take on the Thrashers tomorrow night at MSG...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

February UPDATED! (twice)

On Sunday, Feb. 1 I'll be waving my 'Terrible Towel' and cheering on my Steelers in the Super Bowl. Normally when I have no rooting interest, I'd choose the underdog, and it would certainly be a great story if the Cardinals win.
But if my team loses, that means I'll be unhappy on my birthday (Monday), so... #!@% Arizona, and Go Pittsburgh, yay!
=)
This will probably change (again), but in the meantime...
February:
2 Mon. Happy Birthday to me =)
3 Tue. Vine Wine Room 6-8:45 (12420 Memorial Dr., just west of Gessner) Vine map
4 Wed. Grappino 6-9:45 (2701 West Dallas, between Waugh & Montrose)
Grappino map
5 Thurs. Hungry's Cafe & Bistro NEXTDOOR Lounge 5-10 (14714 Memorial Dr.)

Hungry’s map
6 Fri. Backyard Tavern & Chophouse (formerly known as Grisby Grill) 6:30-10 Backyard map
7 Sat. Special Assignment (Christopher's 5K fun run for United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=287789)
8 Sun. Tobin's Pub Crawfish Boil & incidental guitarboy music 3-6:30 (11902 Jones Rd) Tobin’s map
10 Tue. Vine Wine Room 6-8:45
11 Wed. Grappino 6-9:45
12 Thurs. Hungry's NEXTDOOR Lounge 5-10
13 Fri. Special Assignment (Sweetwater Country Club)
14 Sat. Grappino 6:30-10:30
15 Sun. Kroger Buffalo Speedway 3-5 (5150 Buffalo Speedway) Kroger Buffalo Speedway map
17 Tue. Vine Wine Room 6-8:45
18 Wed. Grappino 6-9:45
19 Thurs. Hungry's NEXTDOOR Lounge 5-10
20 Fri. Robustos Cigar Lounge 9:00-1 Robustos map
21 Sat. Backyard Tavern & Chophouse (formerly known as Grisby Grill) 6:30-10
22 Sun. Special Assignment (Houston Victory event Museum of Health & Medical Science)

24 Tue. Vine Wine Room 6-8:45
25 Wed. Grappino 6-9:45
26 Thurs. Hungry's NEXTDOOR Lounge 5-10
27 Fri. OFF!
28 Sat. Robustos Cigar Lounge 9:00-1:30
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March:
1 Sun. Tobin's Pub Crawfish Boil 3-6:30
2 Mon. First Tee Pub 5-9 (Corner of Dairy Ashford and Whittington) First Tee map

Just what we DON'T need.

Penguins 6 Rangers 2
guh.
Pittsburgh obliterated the Blueshirts with 5 goals in the 3rd. The Pens have started to play like the team that made the finals last season; in other words, I hope the boys don't face them in the playoffs!
Afternoon game in the Hub of the Universe tomorrow...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Back to work in style!

Rangers 3 Hurricanes 2
YAY!
Nice to see the boys come out of the long All-Star break ready to play!
Brandon Dubinsky broke a 2-2 tie in the 3rd period for the winning goal, and Steve Valiquette held off the 'Canes to get the win. Scott Gomez and Lauri Korpikoski scored the other Ranger goals, triggering mass hysteria, dogs & cats living together, and the playing of this epic tune: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
Tough assignment in Pittsburgh tonight...
LET'S GO RANGERS!

Blueshirts are going on break...

Rangers 4 Ducks 2
YAY!
Great penalty killing and a few timely goals are the story of this game and the reason why the Boys go into the All-Star break in 1st place in the Atlantic Division. =)
Blair Betts scored an empty net goal, but the reason we dedicate this song to him is for the multiple blocked shots during man-down situations: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
The Rangers' next game is not until Tuesday versus the Hurricane..
LET'S GO RANGERS!

inconsequential in the scheme of things

Penguins 3 Rangers 0
guh.
Pittsburgh got a bit of revenge for last week's loss to the Blueshirts at MSG. To make matters worse, the Pens were wearing their hideous 'baby blue' colored jerseys, worn for masculine effect. (NOT)
Look for the Rangers to bounce back with a big victory on (Thank God it's) Regime Change Day (woohoo!!) against the Mighty Ducks...
Let's Go Ranguhs!!

Power Plays & Penalty Kills

Rangers 3 Black Hawks 2 OT
YAY!
Chris Drury (see ecstatic photo above) scored 2 power play goals, including the overtime winner, as the Rangers overcame their own penalties (11 man down situations, 5 of which were 5-on-3s, wtf!) to win the matchup of Original Six teams. Let there be Music: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
Imagine poor King Henrik, having to deal with all of those opposition power plays...

On to Pittsburgh, where they'll face the only Pennsylvania team I want to lose tomorrow...
LET'S GO RANGERS!

Don't stop now, Boys!

Rangers 2 Islanders 1
YAY!
Back in first place in the division! woohoo!
A couple of hockey writers mentioned this being a sort of lackluster effort for the Rangers. Well, as my dad used to say about golf, 'They don't ask how, they ask how many?'.
How about Henrik Lundqvist, another big game:

Ranger goals were scored by Chris Drury and Nigel Dawes. With all of the Ranger fans in attendance at the Nassau Mausoleum, I'm willing to bet that a spontaneous singing of this song occured: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
The boys continue on to the windy city for a game tomorrow night against the surprisingly good Black Hawks...
LET'S GO RANGERS!

One for the Highlight Reel!

Rangers 2 Senators 0
YAY!
Big win for the boys last night in Ottawa, and another shutout for Henrik Lundqvist, his 2nd in 3 games. Way to go, King Henrik!

Brandon Dubinsky has been finding the points hard to come by through much of this season, but he scored the only goal (just his 1st tally in 20 games, yikes!) of the first 2 periods.
The highlight reel play (it was #6 in ESPN's top plays, woohoo!) of the evening belonged to Nikolai Zherdev. He faked out a Senator defender deep in the offensive zone and then threw a very tricky pass back to Lauri Korpikoski, who fired it into the net before the goalie could react. A play like that calls for a song like this: NY Rangers Goal Celebration Song
The boys continue on the road to face the Fishsticks Islanders on Tuesday at The Nassau Mausoleum...
LET'S GO RANGERS!