Sam Carrick
New Jersey Devils Finish Road Trip with Overtime Loss to Rangers
The New Jersey Devils lost 3-2 in overtime to the New York Rangers, ending a forgettable six-game road trip for New Jersey. While the Devils had flashes of strong play, they were incredibly sloppy and made self-inflicted mistakes in the form of giveaways that ultimately cost them an additional point in the standings. With the […]
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New Jersey Devils Dominate The Rangers 5-0, Hughes Lights The Lamp Twice
In a thrilling matchup at Prudential Center, the Devils delivered a symphony of pain to their bitter rivals, silencing the Rangers with a 5-0 shutout on Monday, December 23rd. The intensity was palpable from the first drop of the puck, and the game quickly devolved into a spirited – and occasionally pugilistic affair. Jack Hughes […]
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3 Takeaways: Rangers Blank Penguins in Statement Season-Opening Rout
It will go under the radar in New York, and rightfully so, given the New York Mets stunning the Philadelphia Phillies, advancing to the NLCS. The Yankees also pushed the Kansas City Royals to the brink an hour later and are on the cusp of the ALCS. However, that shouldn’t take away from the Rangers’ […]
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McGroarty Makes NHL Debut, Rangers Shut Out Penguins In Season Opener
The Penguins hosted the New York Rangers at the PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, October 9th, and Rutger McGroarty made his NHL debut. Victor Mancini had also made his NHL debut with the Rangers. Pittsburgh got shut out by Igor Shesterkin, who made a total of 29 saves for the Rangers. Chris Kreider scored twice […]
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Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 1 | 06/08/2024
That time off was the longest week of our lives, and it’s a continuation into the longest month of our lives. The vibes of 2006 have traveled to the year 2024. I’ve been playing Nickelback’s Saving Me at full volume all week long. Before I started typing up this piece, I revisited some of my […]
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NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues | 04/01/2024
Saturday afternoon was the second straight that the Oilers had their shutout bid broken in the last half of the third period. Of course, the wins are more important, but you sometimes like to see a donut beside a goalie’s stats card, especially in more than one game. What stood out most to me in […]
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NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks | 03/30/2024
Congrats to NHL referee Kyle Rehman for officiating his 1000th game on Thursday night. Leon Draisaitl gave him some congratulatory taps before the opening face-off, with the Sportsnet broadcast jokingly quipping that the sentimental would wear off right after the game started, and it did. Not that it matters anymore after your team wins by […]
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The Ducks Are in a Prime Position to Add This Summer
General manager Pat Verbeek told Ducks season ticket holders on Saturday at the Ducks Migration event that the Ducks plan to add a top-six right-shot winger this summer. With another season of being sellers at the trade deadline, the Ducks have put themselves in a good position to seriously add to their roster this summer. […]
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PHOTOS: Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers – 03/13/2024
EDMONTON, AB – Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals traveled to Edmonton Wednesday to take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The Oilers would get off to a roaring start, burying a pair of power-to-play goals in the opening seven minutes, but the Capitals quickly clawed their way back into the game by burying […]
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Mr. Holland’s Opus: Recapping The Oilers Trade Deadline
This was what is expected to be the last NHL Trade Deadline for Edmonton Oilers General Manager Ken Holland. The roster we have between now and the whole Playoffs is what he will retire on. If you need a refresher, let’s go over how he did. Forwards: The whole world knows what this team’s offense […]
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