Courtesy of the NYR:
NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES
March 10, 2013 (Game 24, Away Game 9)
Verizon Center – Washington, D.C.
Rangers 4, Capitals 1
Team Notes:
- The Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals, 4-1, today at Verizon Center, to improve to 5-1-0 in the last six games.
- The Blueshirts have posted a record of 13-9-2 (28 pts) overall, including a 4-4-1 mark on the road this season.
- The Rangers have won seven of their last nine regular season games against the Capitals, out-scoring Washington, 32-16, over the span.
- The Rangers have posted a record of 20-4-2 in their last 26 games against Southeast Division opponents, including a 5-1-0 mark against the Southeast Division this season. The Blueshirts have out-scored their Southeast Division opponents, 88-52, over the span.
- The Rangers notched one goal in two power play opportunities (2:41), and have now tallied a goal in eight of the last 12 games (9-38, 23.7% over the span).
- The Blueshirts held the Capitals scoreless in three power play attempts against (5:29), and are now 38-43 (88.4%) on the penalty kill in the last 15 games. New York has posted a record of 8-3-1 when not allowing a power play goal.
- The Rangers out-hit the Capitals, 34-27, and were credited with 20 blocked shots compared to Washington’s 15 blocked shots.
Player Notes:
- Martin Biron made 28 saves to improve to 2-1-1 overall, including a 2-1-0 mark on the road this season. It is the third time in his four starts this season Biron has posted at least 28 saves.
- Rick Nash recorded two assists, including one on the power play, to extend his point streak to a Rangers’ season-high, six games (six goals, five assists during the streak). He has now tallied a point in each of his last 10 games (seven goals, nine assists over the span).
- Ryan McDonagh registered two assists, including the primary assist on the game-winning goal, was credited with three hits, and posted a plus-two rating in a team-high, 25:58 of ice time. He has now tallied 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in his last 14 games, including five assists in the last six games.
- Ryan Callahan notched a power play goal, was credited with a team-high, five hits, registered three blocked shots, and posted a plus-two rating in 20:26 of ice time. He has now recorded seven points (five goals, two assists) in the last nine games, including four points (three goals, one assist) in the last four contests.
- Carl Hagelin registered two assists, including one on the game-winning goal, was credited with three hits, and posted a plus-two rating in 16:01 of ice time. He has now tallied 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in the last 14 games, including an assist in each of the last three games (four assists over the span).
- Brian Boyle notched the eventual game-winning goal, three shots and was credited with two blocked shots in 15:30 of ice time, while making his return to the lineup after not dressing on Friday vs. Ottawa.
- Derek Stepan tallied the Rangers’ first goal of the contest at 11:31 of the first period, and was credited with three hits in 19:17 of ice time. He has now registered seven points (three goals, four assists) in the last six games.
- Brad Richards recorded a goal with 1:12 remaining in the contest, and logged 15:49 of ice time. He has now tallied four points (two goals, two assists) in his last five games, including a goal in each of the last two games.
- Michael Del Zotto tallied a power play assist and was credited with two hits in 22:33 of ice time. He has recorded three assists in the last five games, including an assist in each of the last two contests, and is now one point shy of his 100th career NHL point.
- Marian Gaborik registered an assist and logged 17:29 of ice time in the contest. He has now tallied five points (one goal, four assists) in the last five games.
- Dan Girardi was credited with a team-high, five blocked shots, and registered three shots on goal in 24:03 of ice time.
Team Schedule:
- Please note the Rangers do not have practice scheduled for tomorrow, Mar. 11.
- The Rangers will return to action when they face-off against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Mar. 12, at First Niagara Center (7:00 p.m. – TV: MSG Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7), as they continue their four-game road trip.
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Post-game quotes, courtesy of the Washington Capitals:
New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella on the play of Brian Boyle…
“He [Brian Boyle] played better today. Obviously scores a big goal for us. Brought some pucks to the net, which I think is a big part of his game. He played better today.”
New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella on the play of Martin Biron…
“He [Martin Biron] was big on the 5-on-3. Especially there, key part of the game, made some big saves. He really does settle a team down. He helps us get out of our end zone because he moves the puck so well. So, we get him in a game, he wins us the game, plus it gives Hank [Henrik Lundqvist] a day off, plus a full day off tomorrow. Really happy how it played out here.”
New York Rangers center Brain Boyle on the play of himself today…
“I tried to start a new season basically. I tried to put myself in positions to do the things that I can do well. I tried to keep it simple.”
New York Rangers center Brian Boyle on his play moving forward…
“I’ve got to be consistent now. We’ve got a good team here. We’ve got a lot of guys that can play and we’ve got some depth. But I want to be part of it and I think, if I am going the way I should, we are a better team. That’s my focus and that’s what I am going to do.”
New York Rangers goalie Martin Biron on getting the start today…
“I think after those first 5 minutes or so, we really got going, which gave me a chance to settle in.”
New York Rangers goalie Martin Biron on the play of Brian Boyle today…
“He’s a good guy. He really works hard. Obviously he puts a lot of pressure on himself to try to contribute to every aspect of the game, It could be defensively, face-off, killing penalties and scoring goals is a big part of it. We see what he can do with putting the puck in the net.”
285 Comments
Here we go!
Caps kind of….have no chance?
NHL Network is saying that McPhee and Oates have a closed door meeting tonight. Trade Ovechkin? Maybe finally take that laughable “C” off his chest?
I take it back. In that division anyone has a chance.
Manny, I hope Slats isn’t thinking about Ovechkin.
I doubt he’s coming here. Thank God. But I bet the Blue Jackets would like a star. Ovechkin and Anisimov. Pals for life.
If I were him I would want to go somewhere where the team isn’t completely my responsibility. Take a deep breath and try to net 50.
This is awesome: http://www.webleedblue.com/torts.html
great game!
Season over. Trade/fire everybody.
hwirth March 10th, 2013 at 2:37 pm
Totally agree Eric
bro, u just done the impossible. i award the bonehead blog award for bravery ;) j/k eric! love ya man!
cccp- what u drinkin bra?
For us or the Caps, Carp?
im tryin a mix of mikes hard(i said mike)teehee, and that great stuff from sweden besides hank
Svedka?
Haha Ovechkin on the Rangers…
manny- can i just say that i appreciate you man. blog buds 4 life?
carp- u da man too. first thing i do in the morn is not pee, no coffee, first thing i do is refresh!
If the buzzards are flying in DC, I would pick at Hendricks or Chimeara. Lots of grumbling walking out today.
hedberg, i’d like to get laich, under better circumstances obviously.
i said hed
Atta boy, grabby!
i dont give u enough credit carp, but honestly, if i lived back in ny still, i’d get you a prime rib and an extra medium sprite one day at the garden. love to actually get out there soon and catch a game with all youse
wake me up before you gogo
i wanna go dancing with sally
mama n lin n mickey, 5 footer and outspoken rita
oh tiki can dance i bet, he can join in.
where in the world is tr 808? holy canoli that guys been as bad as kaspar
ilb? its monologue time bud
i think were alone now
lil darling, its been a long and lonely winter
here comes the.. uh more snow
but its alright
Totally Grabby! For LIFE. Viva Amigos!
well heads, i would love nothing more than to continue this stimulating discussion, but i must meet a special lady friend i just acquired through waiver wire pickup. peace ya’ll!
oh now u shine me on manny. hha love ya broham. ttyl brudda
Mornin,’ geeks, gents, gulls, gnomes, gadflies, gaffers, ganders, garden-tenders, gas station attendants, gastro -intestinal disorders, gastronomiques, grovelers, grubs, gumball machine repairmen, goobers, gagsters, Gap customers!
Trade Nash or cut his pay! Now!
gumball rep[air man!! how’d you know?
Gaby out for another Sunday walk through the park.
i said ball
Boyle does not want to work on his MBA.
im out. i’ll be back in the morning god willing. weather out here is terrible. gotta drive to des moines manana in the dia, early snow ice combo.
sayonara, grabs. Safe driving. Mind the Sioux.
Rangers win or something?
Dunno, who were they playing? Red Sox?
Rangers win the game
Capitals or walking dead
Who is more finished?
Can we get Artie and Dubie back for Nash? Our chemistry has been disrupted.
And rather well-done by Marty, considering.
Washington: First in War, First in Peace, Third and gasping in the Southeast.
We belong to a mutual admiration society (my baby and me)
McDonagh is a shiny bicycle under the Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
thanks papa for casting my votes for 3 stars, went to a fundraiser last night, up early today saw the game, I just took a nap, jpg told me you offered to vote for me.
Tuesday is must win
If not, season’s done
Schroeder played a mean keyboard
Sure played a mean keyboard, that deaf, dumb and blind kid.
Kooz – I agree – game 7
Do or die time, now.
From soho to TriBeCa
I want to run some numbers by you: 7, 36 ,5, 11, 88
Sabres game do or be do’ed
I see those numbers
I once had a Tribeca, but it was stolen on Canal Street.
Venice has canals…..also a beach
I thought cally deflected in boyle’s shot, not the nashers
and Venice-n steak
I do believe they changed the goal to Cally
oh, Boyle’s shot?
Nash’s shot nicked the edge of Cally’s skate
Cally would be too embarrassed to take Boyle’s goal from him. Nash, he wouldn’t mind.
That’s what I saw. Cally spoke to Nash, they changed the goal to him
I would have guessed cally told the scorekeeper it was nasher’s goal
Venice dinner?
It was stated on the tube that the goal was changed to Cally.??
Yes. Changed to cally per doc
“You take it, Cap.”
“No, you take it.”
Take it, Cap.”
“Okay.”
I want a definitive replay damnit!!!
Venice next game?
Trade Nash. Phantom goal!
Wick – they showed it about 8 times – not once clearly…. They needed that super duper party pooper slo mo shot -
deer me, as it were
Venice Staal gonna be back?
Home from 5:30 Mass. Anyone for line combos?
If a goal is not definitively scored by the shooter, stands to reason the two involved discuss it, then inform the scorekeeper.
Coos, I was worried. You good?
I could us an Italian combo. Sax, provalone, etc.
Rather see TOI distribution – they looked fresh today…...fom fresh
I’d say I tipped it every time. But I’m not a good team player or so I’ve been told.
All kosher here, so far as a County Mayo man could be.
Jazz combo with woodman on clarinet
How bout the seafood combo?
Papa smokin’ the salmon
I asked previous for TOI, no dice.
Can’t imagine cally taking credit for that….. That was a nashian effort
Goal differential… That’s the ticket. We were +3 today.
Love all the dozens of baseball acronyms. Every year a couple new ones. Like reading a Chinese phone book. Not that there’s anything wrong with being Chinese.
That’s the way it looked to me, e. Nash.
LW said he had a cooking class to attend I think
Gaby in la la land
Callus got a clause…3 goals during St Paddys week, Family gets free pass to Parade and Mass at St Pats. Although Cardinal may not be present this year.
Interesting slant
Gabby was bad today
wild boar, meant with humor.
World Baseball Classic ….DILLIGAF
Puffs of white smoke not happening
interesting slant, ahem. :)
Ken Boyer for pope
Dubi back on block. bonehead nation not so interested. Wrong Brandon.
World Baseball Friendship Games – major brawl between Canada and Mexico.
I’d take Dubi back
I thought a consensus wanted all three back and Nash put on waivers.
you got an extra 4 mil laying around? He seems unable to solidify his position even at Columbus.
When is Torts going to unleash the Haley Comet?
Alexander Pope for Pope… Oh, he already is..(was?)
Looks like Haley wants to stay. “Yes sir, no sir.”
Salary Caps are ruining sports for big market teams and their fans. Anti-American.
The owners hoodwinked everyone. Now we argue and advise them about how to NOT spend their money. Brilliant.
Great line – Dubi, bong,pipe
Probably illegal, definitely immoral in capitalist society.
Animal Farm
No one tells me to what level I can spend my hard earned tender ( except of course….)
Sather didn’t do so well without a cap
When Don Murdoch said ‘I hit the pipe tonight hard,’ was he talking about hockey?
Boyle played today like his Pipe was stiff. Good game.
Without a job or legal tender, you’re a bum Jules, that’s what you’ll be, a bum
Sather wants 18,000 people eating hot dogs. Winning is a plus.
Hasn’t done too great with it. Common denominator, ask Slatsko.
Spike Lee stays under the cap
I think Donny murder was a strawman’s agrument
It always goes in that direction. as it should.
Darryl had second thoughts?
Boyle had a monster game…... Good to see…. I called his goal btw
You get telepathy notices.
We both did.
Still talking about the straw’s potential – even retired
i see people
This team is so likable today :)
What’s our goal differential. is it better than our TOI distribution. Can we compare the two. This is really important.
Ever see a guy 6’1, 210 play as soft as Gaby? I guess if everyone else is going and Boyle/Richie get warm, matters less.
3C – lollolo
Cccp – how was Erie times?
Lets find a capologist so when we talk about player movement, we’re not wasting time.
Our RPI when compared to last years OBM and CTL, when divided by six tells you all you have to know. Idiots!
Kooz – gabby was shying away from hits, coughing up the puck to avoid hits, throwing blind passes so as not to be hit …... He should have gone into gymnastics
Likeable, helps with a win and 6 hours in Irish Tines.
times…..not tines,,,,, excuse me NB , wherever you roam.
Ugh.. I wish they would remove secondary assists because Cindy is always padding his stats with them..
I haven’t looked at the CBA once…..have no idea, nor any interest, in what it says
I still gat shaky when Mama Bear tells baby bear to set the table.
Crosby fawning makes me ill
TRIPS e, it says, draft well and don’t worry…......then it’s says, pay attention to your goal differential….I think.
Gaby’s got his retirement planned for back in Slovakia. He figures One more large contract and he’s history. Don’t want any lingering pains.
Some one found a new bonehead while out for dinner last night. It may have been junior bear.
Strange to play such a physical sport yet be allergic to the physical play
40+ Gabby?
No mistaking gabby for a Canadian farm boy
Papa – you forgot the end of that post, something like: maybe we’ll finally get some intelligent hockey discussions in here. Very off-putting, if I may opine.
Just when I thought I was out…..
Followed by ..”.If the shoe fits” .... I know it fits me… But if it was Junior Bear, I’m certainly proud. He was out in the Big Apple last night chowing with his honey.
Willie Mays used to wave to me when he put his cans out on the street.
I’ll take Gabby as my 3rd Line right or left winger… Every day. We need to stop looking at him through the salary cap lens.
If everyone else is clicking, and he floats, he’ll score. Not much else, but a goal here and there could be the difference. I’m not counting Dolan’s pesos.
Unless we can trade him. ...of course….. But it said he has a no movement clause… He has no movement… So, in essence we are constipated.
Thought the fourth line played well today for what the fourth line is paid to do.
He’s probably a really good husband and father.
constipated, lvl
Still waiting on their TOI before commenting.
His wife probably beats him into the corner with a broom
Coos, there you go again, “for what their paid”..... Why?
Nice graphic |¥|
Just mean I don’t expect Nashean exploits.
Eddie, he may be from Quebec.
eddie’s diverted, chasing sevens and nines and cubed roots.
Erie Times was great! Lots of crazy Rangers fans and a nice win! Can’t ask for more!
Another example of Tyle Ennis being way to easy to knock over and still turning into a hit that results in a boarding call.
Scott and Rinaldo looking to drop ‘em.
eddie’s bishop is being threatened by a proletarian.
I only care what I pay. The less that goes to Guitar Jimmy, the better I feel. give it all to the players and coaches.
Coos, funny you say that, I had a feeling he was pushing again. Man’s a genius.
I use Scotts to kill the grubs on my expansive lawn.
I guess we have a game on?
Not that there’s anything wrong with grubs.
Be back in a bit
Was it church or the lawn? Or last night’s pitchers? Or the Guam thing?
Eddie going to the lake?
eddie’s coming back in a bit. He has horses AND a wine cellar.
Off the Holy Water today. Becks, it’s German for Beer mate.
Boneheads on every Continent.
Also, Simmonds boarding Ennis and then standing up for himself by dropping the gloves and winning. I love that guy. Too bad the Phlyers have him until the next lockout.
Wait. I have to take the garbage out. Maybe I’ll run into Mickey Mantle.
Are you taking it to the Cemetery?
Mickey Mantle….switch hitter.
cemetery? you got some stones asking me that.
when I die, on my stone: Finally, A Plot. (writer’s lament)
What ever happened to Cmnsnse? Banned? I doubt he would ever stop talking on his own. :)
Amy hit the atmosphere. Caught herself a rocket ride out of this gutter.
Amy Carter?
Hunter Thompson had his ashes blasted off into outer space.
Thank g-d where getting this out of the way early tonight. I need some good down tonight.
Yep, Mickey was out there alright. Waved, no conversation.
I’ve been counting crows again. Quite disturbing for a man of my stature.
You get all ready for snoozers, you hit the refresh button, and E3 pops up saying, ‘what’s up?’ and it’s another three Tullamores.
Islanders re-emerging as a great team to score on.
Coosinksi, why no game time conversation? Too intense?
Miller re-emerging as a horrible goaltender.
Two in tents.
And I use a stationary Apple. 50 feet from the TV screen.
Giroux re-emerging as a third-tier player.
I skipped the Irish Honey last night and broke the seal on the large Tullamore. Needed booze, not sugar. very nice. Still prefer the Black Bush.
Sorry about that. You miss some serious game time boneheading.
Last night for my birthday I had an 18 year old Sazerac Rye and them a 14 year old Elijah Craig single barrel hand selected by the chef at the restaurant I ate at. And before the post dinner drinks a delicious Mas Laval from the Rhone valley.
I’m back – had to fill the riding mower with oil
You see words like tripsie see’s digits.
Islander fan, ice fishing:
“What are you doing?”
“Cutting a hole in the ice to do some fishing.”
“No fish down there?”
“How do you know?”
I’m the manager of this hockey rink.”
IManny, living large, like a king…I like that.
imanny takes a spirited world tour without leaving the city. Mazlet tov!
Two words ….John Tavares…...two more words… Michael Grabner….. I’m done.
We’ve been champagne – ing it lately
I always re-scroll at my leisure, PB, just to see, just to see…
Do you have the bit in your mouth, e?
Definitely did not run into to Junior Bear. He was more likely locating on the upper west side….by the dog walk.
you did say you’d be back in a bit.
Mickey wants none of the frat boy nonsense… Lets keep it clean
I did and I am
Coosy we were remembering 79 today. It was bittersweet for me.
Pens destroying isles tonight – too lazy too check the Derbils’ score.. Hopefully no OT tonite
Line combos?
My craftsman needed oil – the compound needs mowing
That’s right boys. We live it up!
2-1 derbils
I think my hate for the pens >>>> flyer hate
Checking in with my friends to the west across the pond. How did the Rangers fair today?
3-0 Montreal
The Prust Effect
I manny – great win today
+ 3 goal differential Inspector. It was a good day.
Carp said they were a bunch of out of shape boozers. Met quite a few of them out on the (tiny) practice town
Rangers were a dominatrix today
That was a great playoff run
Yeah Ex3—I’m tired of the penguins as the Nhl’s Chosen Franchise..
I would love to pick up Hartnell for the Rangers – also Simmonds would look good as a Blueshirt
Manny, Mama took me to Key West for my Birthday. She’s a good girl.
6-2 Edmonton leads Chicago….
Any Hawks fans about to head out to the ledge tonight?
I wasn’t so depressed when the Habs won. I figured the rangers were just beginning. Their team was so young. Then Murdoch got popped and the Islanders became the team
Thanks Mr. Bear. Off to work. The criminals never sleep nor should I. Good day.
Key West good? Papa Hemingway approved. How Papa Bear feel?
Edmonton drafts 1st over all three straight years and they still languish in last place
Clouseau: This is the city. I work here. Partner’s Frank Smith.
Also Potvin ruined ulfie’s knee – that didnt bode well either
Murdock: “Oops, I hit the pipe again.”
Key West. coos, hard too come home.. But necessary. Very necessary.
Murdoch to Clouseau: “There must be some mistake. I was only trying to order snow tires.”
Ooooo la la Sassoon
40 game suspension – that was byfuglien’ed up
That kid was a sniper – 100x better than gabby
That was depressing – he was my favorite player…
Mr.Coos, who is this Murdock? Have we, he and I, spoken? We don’t have much snow here. Except in the Pyrenees of course.
Gabby for Dubi straight up
That 5 goal game in Minny in 76 was mind blowing
Chubby little fella.
Chubby cheeked no. 14
Ah,coming home from the Keys:
I’ve been to California
Round the horn of Texas
Up to Minnesota
Been down to Arkansas
Seen the plains of Kansas
The mountains of Virginia
But The Bronx is beautiful this time of year.
Started in Nebraska
South to Alabama
Up north to Alaska
I was New Jersey bound
Had a chocolate soda in the hills of South Dakota
Oh yeah…But The Bronx is beautiful this year.
Spent a week in Austin
Took a leak in Boston
I’m very fond of Cleveland
Spent a month there one day
Been a lot of places
I’ve seen an awful lot of faces…oh yeah
But The Bronx is beautiful this time of year
it’s very pretty in Co-Op City
From the Stadium to Pelham Parkway
Botanical Gardens and Morris Park
And the Concourse and Fordham Road too
WOR carried it live
Would you pass along my best wishes to Mr. Lance, if you happen upon him? We do miss him.
161st street – nice address
The House what Root built.
Coos, would you mind if I put some music to that nice verse? We could make a $ arrangement if it takes off.
Be back in a bit – gotta chop veggies
Inspector, what took you so long to bust Lance? Did the Postal Service interfere with your investigation?
Where is everyone? Happy boneheads are quiet boneheads?
chop veggies. what a woos.
iPad about to crash. need to find electricity
can’t take any credit, Papa. Robert Klein did it. It’s on youtube and worth the view.
Not at all Mr. Coos. Mr. Lance was framed by USADA, most likely because his “donation” was insufficient. He never violated the laws of France while here in France. Let them eat cake.
dman devils and jets go to ot. not good for us.
Still Chopin
Let him eat testosterone.
Frédéric Chopin, eddie?
5 assists for the Skidney tonight against the Isles….
Apologies all around. Called away to perform some pressing errands. Took a bit of time from my life which I offered up to the souls in purgatory.
new post.
8;47 Clouseau can spell Clouseau, but he can’t spell fare. Very odd, indeed.
compost?
Cyndy with 5 assists – 4 secondary – should get rid of that stat – bogus
Mr. Coose, my apologies for the mistake. I meant to ask did the Rangers play fair today. I do get confused with translation sometimes. I’m sure you understand an hope that you won’t hold it against me. Have a good day sir.
OOOOHHHHHHH!!!
Good morning, Carp!
Wait…am I hallucinating or the blog is tripping balls?! Why Rangers – Craps in review is before “It’s Go Time” and post game notes?! And why isn’t anyone talking?!
Quit BANJing guys!
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