I've Moved Back to TheNYRBlog!!!!!

My transformation back into a New York Rangers blogger is officially complete as I will be taking over my old blog: The New York Rangers Blog once again!!!!!

The content will be exactly the same as it is at The Broadway Boozeshirts Blog. So there will continue to be the "Post Game Cocktail Recommendation" as well as all the other features you've come to enjoy on this format.

To visit the new/old blog, click here.

Rangers 2, Bruins 1

The New York Rangers (41-21-2) defeated the Boston Bruins (33-25-6)  by the score of 2-1. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - Boston Bruins logo (For causing Lundqvist to somehow bring his game to an even higher level)

2nd Star - Clendening (For crashing into Grabner at practice causing him to miss tonight's game and ultimately resulting in the emergency recall of Buchnevich from Hartford.)

3rd Star - Arizona Coyotes (For trading the Rangers Lindberg in exchange for Ethan "I've Spent Time In The ECHL This Year" Werek. Full disclosure, I hated the trade at the time.)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

In recognition of tonight's bigly response by Buchnevich after his one game demotion to the Wolfpack, I give you President Trump's favorite cocktail, the White Russian.

Rangers @ Bruins (Game 64) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (40-21-2) visit the Boston Bruins (33-24-6) tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Lineup News

Grabner out, Buchnevich in on a line with Zibanejad and Nash, per AV

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) March 2, 2017

Won't know NYR lines till AV briefing at 5 here in Boston. D prob as yesterday: McDonagh-Smith; Staal-Holden; Skjei-Clendening.

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) March 2, 2017

Memory Lane

While the Rangers ultimately lost in five games, this overtime goal by Chris Kreider in Game 4 of the Eastern Semi-Finals vs. the Bruins in 2013 was just one of the numerous playoff moments we've had the opporutnity to enjoy over the last 5+ years.

Capitals 4, Rangers 1

The New York Rangers (40-21-2) lost to the Washington Capitals (42-13-7)  by the score of 4-1. For a box score, click here.

3 Most Hated People

1st - National Hockey League Board of Governors (For approving the offsides replay)

2nd - Gary Bettman (For implementing the offsides replay)

3rd - Matt Duchene (For being the reason for the offsides replay)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

Let's raise a glass of Smithwicks to the Rangers newest defenseman Brendan Smith.

Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 63) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (40-20-2) host the Washington Capitals (41-13-7) tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Lineup News

OFFICIAL: #NYR acquired defenseman Brendan Smith from DET in exchange for the NYR's own 3rd rd pick in 2017 and OTT's 2nd rd pick in 2018. pic.twitter.com/CG7lZQVjAw

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 28, 2017

Caps GM says Shattenkirk will arrive later today in New York and plans to be in the lineup tonight for Washington. #CapsNYR #RockTheRed

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 28, 2017

Kampfer being called up, per AV. Girardi ankle wound not healing. Will be out two weeks. Klein improving, should skate tomorrow

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) February 28, 2017

Memory Lane

Derek Stepan's celebration alone easily makes this one of my favorite all time Rangers goals...

Blue Jackets 5, Rangers 2

The New York Rangers (40-20-2) lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-16-5)  by the score of 5-2. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - The 5pm Start (Thankfully we didn't have to stay up too late watching this one)
2nd Star - The Walking Dead (A new episode allowed me to immediately take my mind off this loss)
3rd Star - The Trade Deadline (I love this time of year in the NHL as GMs have already begun wheeling and dealing)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

With tonight being the Rangers 5th game in 8 days they looked both mentally and physically tired, so I decided to go with The Sleepwalker because that's pretty much what they did against Columbus.

Rangers vs. Blue Jackets (Game 62) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (40-19-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-16-5) tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Lineup News

AV says one #NYR forward could be out with a lower body injury. If that player can't go, Puempel would play. Buchnevich is sick.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 26, 2017

Memory Lane

Rick Nash, as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, making Henrik Lundqvist look foolish...

Rangers 4, Devils 3, OT

The New York Rangers (40-19-2) defeated the New Jersey Devils (25-25-11)  by the score of 4-3 in overtime. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - Redemption (Raanta makes up for two softies with huge OT save & Zibanejad scores game winner mere seconds after being bailed out by said Raanta OT save)
2nd Star - Kevin Klein's back spasms (Without them, Clendo is not in the lineup)
3rd Star - Tanner Glass (For being so bad AV had no choice but to send him to Hartford paving the way for a quality 4th line)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

Let's raise our glasses to the Rangers Swedish Connection (Lindberg & Fast) with a Swedish Polar Bear.

Rangers @ Devils (Game 61) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (39-19-2) visit the New Jersey Devils (25-25-10) tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Lineup News

AV says @ARaanta31 will start for #NYR tomorrow against NJ. @HLundqvist30 Sunday vs. Columbus.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 24, 2017

AV says Klein is dealing with back spasms and isn't expected to play in either game this weekend. Girardi will play. #NYR

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 24, 2017

Memory Lane

Some Rangers fans forget that Stéphane Matteau had another double overtime game winner vs. the Devils in 1994...

Rangers 2, Maple Leafs 1, SO

The New York Rangers (39-19-2) defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs (28-20-12)  by the score of 2-1 in a shootout. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - The 3-on-3 OT format (It's taken me awhile to come around, but tonight clinched it. I'm officially on board)
2nd Star - The future of the NHL (The amount of good, young talent in tonight's game alone should have Bettman smiling from ear to ear)
3rd Star - Zuccarello in the shootout (Damn he's smooth)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

The only way to calm my nerves after that intense overtime session is with some Ketamine aka Horse Tranquilizer.

Rangers @ Maple Leafs (Game 60) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (38-19-2) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (28-20-11) tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Lineup News

AV confirms @HLundqvist30 will be in net for #NYR tonight against Toronto. @pirri91 back in the lineup. Buchnevich comes out.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 23, 2017

Memory Lane

When hockey was hockey...

Candiens 3, Rangers 2, SO

The New York Rangers (38-19-2) lost to the Montreal Canadiens (32-20-8)  by the score of 3-2 in a shootout. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - The Fans (For getting the opportunity to witness a goaltending duel of that caliber.)
2nd Star - The Rangers Heritage Jersey (Love seeing them in that jersey against another Original Six)
3rd Star - Shea Weber (For not killing Lundqvist with that rocket of a shot)

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

Got to recognize last night's old fashion goaltending duel with, duh, an Old Fashioned.

Rangers vs. Canadiens (Game 59) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (38-19-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (31-20-8) tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Lineup News

AV says @DerekStepan21 will play tonight vs Montreal. #NYR lineup same as Sunday.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 21, 2017

Memory Lane

Rangers on their way to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final...

Rangers 2, Capitals 1

The New York Rangers (38-19-1) defeated the Washington Capitals (39-12-7) by the score of 2-1. For a box score, click here.

3 Stars

1st Star - The weather in New York yesterday (65 degrees in February!)
2nd Star - The photographer who caught this pic:

3rd Star - Whichever GM eventually pushes the hardest to get the offsides replay out of the NHL.

Post Game Cocktail Recommendation

In honor of the Rangers announcing that they will finally be retiring Jean Ratelle's #19 next year, I give you the Quebec.

Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 58) - Open Thread

The New York Rangers (37-19-1) host the Washington Capitals (39-11-7) today at 12:30 p.m.

Lineup News