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Nobody bigger than Zdeno Chara

Boston Herald — The play from Zdeno Chara was simple, but the repercussions were huge.In overtime, Derick Brassard raced down the ice on the 3-on-2 and immediately looked to get the puck to Rick Nash. But as soon as the puck left his stick, Chara — using his entire 6-foot-9 frame — reached down and poked it away.The puck slid to Brad Marchand, who tipped ahead to Patrice Bergeron and then raced forward to start a 2-on-1 that ended with Marchand’s game-winning goal.

Boston Bruins May 16, 2013

Rangers Vs. Bruins: Second Round Bantering Points

Blueshirt Banter — - First of all, I wrote a couple of stories yesterday that you guys might have missed. We had some massive server issues yesterday so just make sure you take a look. One of the stories was on Rick Nash's second chance in the second round. The other was on the New York Rangers sudden plethora of depth. Give em a read if you missed them during the madness yesterday. - So we're not the only ones talking about how good Derick Brassard has been for the Rangers. It's also surprising him a bit, I guess. NHL.com has a really good story on his coming out party in this year's playoffs. Take a lo...

New York Rangers May 16, 2013

Rick Nash plan: Press on

Boston Herald — GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Rick Nash’s struggles in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals weren’t due to a lack of effort. Nash led the New York Rangers with 22 shots in the seven-game series win over the Washington Capitals, but he failed to produce a goal.The Rangers’ second-leading scorer in the regular season, Nash tallied 21 goals and 21 assists in 44 games. But he was limited to just two assists in the opening round of the playoffs.

Boston Bruins May 15, 2013

Rangers' Nash, with no goals vs. Caps, needs to break though against Bruins

Newsday — New series, new beginning for Rick Nash. The Rangers top scoring threat didn't exactly have a Rangers playoff debut to remember, posting no goals and two assists in the seven-game series win over the Caps, but the postseason allows stars like Nash to turn the page and have another crack at star status.

New York Rangers May 15, 2013

Rangers Vs. Bruins: Rick Nash's Time Is Now

Blueshirt Banter — Opportunities are sometimes born from second chances. Rick Nash was probably mentally preparing for the onslaught that was coming. As the Washington Capitals waltzed off the Verizon Center ice after Mike Ribeiro's overtime game-winning goal to give the Capitals a 3-2 series lead who could have blamed him? Nash hadn't scored a single goal in the series. And today, after the New York Rangers staged a remarkable two-game defensive show to best the Capitals in seven games, Nash still hasn't hit the scoresheet with a goal. But that's almost sort of not the point right now. Winning has a fun...

New York Rangers May 15, 2013

Blue Jackets trio has Blueshirts breathing

New York Post — The Rangers had just had their best season in 15 years when they pulled the trigger. It was July and Rick Nash was on his way to New York from Columbus, the offensive game-changer needed so that 1994 didn’t have to last a lifetime. And though Nash got the...

New York Rangers May 14, 2013

Capitals want to continue frustrating Rangers winger Rick Nash

Washington Post — It's not as though Rick Nash has been without scoring chances in the first five games of this series. He leads the Rangers in shots in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal with 19 and has created a few quality opportunities perhaps the best was a breakaway in Game 2 when he rung a shot off the post but with his team facing elimination Sunday afternoon in Game 6, the hulking winger remains without a goal in this postseason. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 12, 2013

Open Thread: Rangers vs. Capitals Game 6

Blueshirt Banter — Not much to say other than we have to win. Believe. Let's go Rangers. Next Game Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers Sunday, May 12, 2013, 4:30 PM EDT Madison Square Garden Fraternize with the Enemy: Japer's Rink Complete Coverage > Player to Watch: Rick Nash #61 / Right Wing / New York Rangers Height: 6-4 Weight: 219 Born: Jun 16, 1984 Torts says that Nash has to "relax" for tonight's game. I hope that he had a nice massage and spent some time cuddling kittens before the game because the Rangers need him to play like the Rick Nash w...

New York Rangers May 12, 2013

Third Period Open Thread

Japers' RinkRick Nash's first of the series put the home team up one at the game's midpoint, a 'nice tip' on Derick Brassard's point shot. At the other end Henrik Lundqvist kept the Capitals off the board with an excellent save on Alex Ovechkin's backhander, the goaltender perfect against the 15 shots sent his way. Washington will have to dictate the puck's direction in the final twenty, needing to drive the play from their offensive zone. Your third period is straight ahead. Washington Capitals Hockey Tweets

Washington Capitals May 12, 2013

Capitals want to continue frustrating Rangers winger Rick Nash

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — It’s not as though Rick Nash has been without scoring chances in the first five games of this series. He leads the Rangers in shots in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal with 19 and has created a few quality opportunities – … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 12, 2013

VIDEO: Rangers prepare for Game 6

Rangers Report | Journal News — John Tortorella, Rick Nash and Ryan McDonagh talk about the struggles of Nash and Brad Richards, the inconsistency of the Rangers forecheck and playing at the Garden for Game 6.The post VIDEO: Rangers prepare for Game 6 appeared first on Rangers Report Blog.

New York Rangers May 12, 2013

Blueshirt stars are M.I.A. heading into Game 6 at Garden

New York Daily News — To avoid elimination by winning Game 6 Sunday afternoon at the Garden and forcing a Game 7 Monday night in Washington, the Rangers need more than one shot on goal through 60 minutes from the trio of Rick Nash, Brad Richards and captain Ryan Callahan.    

New York Rangers May 11, 2013

There Are More Offensive Problems Than Just Rick Nash.

Blueshirt Banter — When Rick Nash came to New York he was expected to be a game changer. And during the regular season, he sure as hell was. He scored 21 goals (a 39-goal pace) and 42 points in 44 games (a 78-point pace). But now that we're in the postseason Nash hasn't put up the numbers. He has just a single assist in six playoff games. What's more alarming, however, is his play. I thought Nash was dominant in Game 1. Eight shots on goal, some really good chances and some awesome puck possession. Since then? It's gotten worse and worse and seemed to hit it's peak in Game 5 when Nash was invisible all n...

New York Rangers May 11, 2013

Caps 2, Rangers 1 (OT): The game story

Rangers Rants | Bergen Record — The Rangers practice at 2 today as they prepare for Sunday’s win-or-go-home Game 6. From last night’s frustrating 2-1 overtime loss - frustrating in that the Rangers did not get the performances from some of their top players - particularly Rick Nash and Brad Richards - that they need to sustain their playoff life, here’s the final game story: WASHINGTON – The Rangers got the early goal. The Capitals were the better team the rest of the way. As a result, the Rangers are now on the brink of elimination as the Capitals won Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-1, on Mike ...

New York Rangers May 11, 2013

Nash not meeting expectations

Hockey Blog | ESPN New York — WASHINGTON -- It’s hard to imagine Rangers forward Rick Nash is not frustrated, what with being held off the score sheet for the fourth game this series. Nash has only one point in the team’s best-of-seven set against the Capitals and did not manage a shot on goal until the overtime period of the Rangers' 2-1 loss in Game 5. Nash said he’s got to "work out of this slump." "I don’t know if it’s frustration, but it’s not a good thing when you can’t help your team win and do what you want to do out there," he said.

New York Rangers May 10, 2013

Latest New York Rangers Rumors & News

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Rick Nash Photos

  • Rangers Vs. Bruins: Second Round Bantering Points
    - First of all, I wrote a couple of stories yesterday that you guys might have missed. We had some massive server issues yesterday so just make sure you take a look. One of the stories was on Rick Nash's second chance in the second round. The other was on the New York Rangers sudden plethora of depth. Give em a read if you missed them during the madness yesterday. - So we're not the only ones talking about how good Derick Brassard has been for the Rangers. It's also surprising him a bit, I guess. NHL.com has a really good story on his coming out party in this year's playoffs. Take a lo...
  • Rangers Vs. Bruins: Rick Nash's Time Is Now
    Opportunities are sometimes born from second chances. Rick Nash was probably mentally preparing for the onslaught that was coming. As the Washington Capitals waltzed off the Verizon Center ice after Mike Ribeiro's overtime game-winning goal to give the Capitals a 3-2 series lead who could have blamed him? Nash hadn't scored a single goal in the series. And today, after the New York Rangers staged a remarkable two-game defensive show to best the Capitals in seven games, Nash still hasn't hit the scoresheet with a goal. But that's almost sort of not the point right now. Winning has a fun...
  • New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), from Norway, celebrates his goal with Rick Nash (61) against the Washington Capitals during the third period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0 The Associated Press
    New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), from Norway, celebrates his goal with Rick Nash (61) against the Washington Capitals during the third period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) collides into Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) collides into Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • Open Thread: Rangers vs. Capitals Game 6
    Not much to say other than we have to win. Believe. Let's go Rangers. Next Game Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers Sunday, May 12, 2013, 4:30 PM EDT Madison Square Garden Fraternize with the Enemy: Japer's Rink Complete Coverage > Player to Watch: Rick Nash #61 / Right Wing / New York Rangers Height: 6-4 Weight: 219 Born: Jun 16, 1984 Torts says that Nash has to "relax" for tonight's game. I hope that he had a nice massage and spent some time cuddling kittens before the game because the Rangers need him to play like the Rick Nash w...
  • There Are More Offensive Problems Than Just Rick Nash.
    When Rick Nash came to New York he was expected to be a game changer. And during the regular season, he sure as hell was. He scored 21 goals (a 39-goal pace) and 42 points in 44 games (a 78-point pace). But now that we're in the postseason Nash hasn't put up the numbers. He has just a single assist in six playoff games. What's more alarming, however, is his play. I thought Nash was dominant in Game 1. Eight shots on goal, some really good chances and some awesome puck possession. Since then? It's gotten worse and worse and seemed to hit it's peak in Game 5 when Nash was invisible all n...
  • New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) slides into Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in overtime of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013 in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1, in overtime The Associated Press
    New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) slides into Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) in overtime of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013 in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1, in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) works the puck as he is guarded by Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38), with goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the net, during the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) works the puck as he is guarded by Washington Capitals defenseman Jack Hillen (38), with goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the net, during the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)