From Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants: With the Rangers enjoying three days off between games for the first time since they lost in overtime to the Islanders, 3-2, on Dec. 26 then rested until being routed by the Flyers, 6-0, on Dec

Our good friend Scotty of Scotty Hockey had a different perspective on who the hero was in last night’s New York Rangers vs. Devils game: Let the entire NHL hate Sean Avery.

New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist backstops a 3-1 win over the rival Devils, making 41 saves on the night, including some spectacular glove saves

Where to start? The brilliance of Henrik Lundqvist? The brilliance of Sean Aver?

There was a sign on the ice at the Camp Randall Classic that said "It is a Great Day for Hockey" and overall it turns out for New York Ranger prospects a very true statement. While 55,031 braved a 26 degree temperature to see Wisconsin and Michigan play an outdoor game. But for us it was win-win there was an even better day as Ryan Bourque made one heck of a return from his 2nd concussion with his best game of the season

No, I'm not scared of having Ilya Kovalchuk on the Devils for the rest of the season, for a few reasons.

After beating the Islanders last night at the St Pete Times Forum, the Lighting are 5-1-1 since their demolishing defeat at the hands of the New York Rangers. The Bolts crushed the Isle last night 5-2 in a game that was better played than the score might appear.  Antero Niitymaki continued his string of dominance, leading

New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist can't make the 5 goal outburst stand up as the Caps storm back to win 6-5 at MSG, extending their streak to 12 straight wins

Last weekend was Hockey Weekend Across America but for us at Prospect Park, this weekend is going to be our own version only starring Ranger prospects and a chance to meet a Ranger great.

How's it going to end???  Onto the Battle Damage Assessment…THE GOOD:Jose "Alvin, Simon," Theodore had a strong game despite allowing 5 goals, many of which he could do nothing about.  Though we would have liked a save on Vaclav Prospal's first goal just 10 seconds after the Caps tied up the game in the first period.  However, Theodore came up with 16 saves in the first period alone and 33 for the game.Captain A.O. with two goals and an assist tonight runnin…