{"id":436074,"date":"2024-01-09T11:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T16:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=436074"},"modified":"2024-01-09T11:26:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T16:26:31","slug":"another-ranger-comeback-falters-at-the-hands-of-the-vancouver-canucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/01\/09\/another-ranger-comeback-falters-at-the-hands-of-the-vancouver-canucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Ranger Comeback Falters At The Hands of The Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like Saturday, another Rangers comeback falters to a Canadian organization. The Vancouver Canucks<\/a> still have 1994 on their minds and ousted New York 6-3. Thirty years ago, the New York Rangers climbed Mt. Vancouver to win their first Stanley Cup in 54 years. Times have changed a both clubs have reached the Finals since then, both being unsuccessful. Fast forward to the present and the two teams in Monday\u2019s contest are two top tier organizations regarding the current season. The Canucks entered Monday leading the league in even strength goals. New York would have their hands full with an offense highlighted by former Blueshirt J.T. Miller<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For New York, they fought back to earn a hard-fought point against the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Although resiliency was shown, New York still failed to play a complete 60 minutes of hockey. A trend that needs to be nipped in the bud could be a crutch that can limit the future success of Peter Laviolette<\/a>\u2019s hockey team. After Monday\u2019s game, it is still evident.<\/p>\n

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Rangers Comeback Falters against Canucks<\/h2>\n

First Period Takeaway: Not One, Not Two, But Three Unanswered<\/h3>\n

The start from New York was nearly flawless. When you move your feet, your chances of drawing a penalty skyrocket, and that\u2019s exactly what happened. Minutes into the opening period, the Rangers would earn themselves an early powerplay.<\/p>\n

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Putting it away on the power play. #NHLAllStarVote<\/a> Vincent Trocheck<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kCOKxeZwm9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Peppering Thatcher Demko<\/a> early, New York started the scoring thanks to Vincent Trocheck and his eleventh goal of the season. Bailing out his penalty kill, Demko was fooled by the misdirection of Mika Zibanejad<\/a>\u2019s pass.<\/p>\n

While Joe Tolleson was announcing Trocheck\u2019s tally, an old friend silenced the fans that used to cheer for him night in and night out. J.T. Miller was left open and fired a one-timer past Igor Shesterkin<\/a>. His nineteenth of the year makes him missed greatly by Blueshirts fans alike.<\/p>\n

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? LOTTO LINE ?<\/p>\n

1 RT = 1 #NHLAllStarVote<\/a> JT Miller pic.twitter.com\/kSRE36tbIx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The scoring would not stop for Vancouver as Nils H\u00f6glander<\/a> notched his eleventh goal just two minutes later. A perfectly placed shot beat Shesterkin with no defencemen in sight.<\/p>\n

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NILS TO NILS\u2757\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/VTwBaprYGe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just when you thought New York would end the period only a goal down, enter Brock Boeser<\/a>. One of the league\u2019s best goal scorers exposed the dreadful puck-watching from New York. His backhand past Shesterkin found twine for his twenty fifth of the campaign. Letting up that late of a goal his unacceptable and fans at Madison Square Garden were not pleased whatsoever.<\/p>\n

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Give our Brockstar 2\ufe0f\u20e35\ufe0f\u20e3 on the season ?<\/p>\n

1 RT = 1 #NHLAllStarVote<\/a> Brock Boeser pic.twitter.com\/DE1AfHNnfG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Second Period Takeaway: Same Old Story<\/h3>\n

There was slight optimism concerning the start from the Rangers in the middle period. The physicality and creativity of New York was on full display. For once, Vancouver was skating on their heels.<\/p>\n

So much so that Artemi Panarin<\/a> sniped one to cut the Vancouver lead to 3-2. The play starts with the defensive awareness from Alexis Lafreni\u00e8re<\/a>. The block and the feed were both heads up plays that emphasize his impressive season thus far.<\/p>\n

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Come for the Laf setup, stay for the Breadman SIZZLE. ?#NHLAllStarVote<\/a> Alexis Lafreniere<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Wc48FBqKPt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It seemed as if Vancouver took that one personally because their response came in two world-class goals. The first from Elias Pettersson<\/a> was a goal that many young hockey players should watch on repeat. He followed his shot saw and tucked in his rebound past Shesterkin. His eighteenth doubled their lead to 4-2.<\/p>\n

Just over a minute later, H\u00f6glander earned his second of the night. This one might find its way onto Sportscenter\u2019s Top Ten. The between-the-legs deke plus the backhand finish was just jaw-dropping. The lackadaisical defense from New York continued in the middle frame. A wake-up call was long overdue.<\/p>\n

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Oh H\u00f6ggy ?
\nSo nice you’ve got to watch it twice. pic.twitter.com\/bSVWX7Cpzy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Third Period Takeaway: Vancouver Wins By (Dem)KO<\/h3>\n

The wake-up call made a slight appearance via Trocheck’s second goal of the night. New York began testing Demko high-glove and Trocheck’s shot found the back of the net. The 5-3 lead, although steep, seemed achievable in the eyes of New York.<\/p>\n

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Quite the shot, Troch. ? #NHLAllStarVote<\/a> Vincent Trocheck pic.twitter.com\/2HBXggkkPv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

After letting in Trocheck’s second, Demko turned into the brick wall he’s been this season. The former Boston College Eagle stood tall in his crease. With the Rangers throwing every chance in desperation, Demko limited his rebound control which translated to no more goals allowed.<\/p>\n

An empty netter and a second goal for Pettersson sealed the deal for Vancouver and escaped with a 6-3 victory. For only the second time this season, New York has dropped consecutive games. The Blueshirts will look to end the skid on Thursday in St. Louis as they take on the Blues<\/a>. The Rangers will matchup against another former Blueshirt, Pavel Buchnevich<\/a>. Buch has been nothing but dynamic in “The Lou”, earning 29 points in 36 games played this season.<\/p>\n

Puck drop on Thursday is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST from Enterprise Center.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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