It only took the 'Blue Shirts' 5 games to take down the Penguins, and advanced to the second round. I almost came right out of my chair when Carl Hagelin scored the winning goal, in a thrilling overtime win in front of the Garden crowd.

Now the Rangers will play the winner of the New York Islanders, Washington Capitals series. The Caps lead that series, 3-2, with game 6 tonight in New York. If the Islanders win we could see a battle of New York hockey supremacy!

I have to admit, I've got a case of Ranger fever. This team is playing great! Even though all five games in this series were decided by one goal, the last two in overtime, the Rangers refuse to be beat they have that winning edge that often makes for a magical season.

I have been a sports fan my whole life, admittedly never a big hockey, but I am hooked on hockey and this team.

I am routing for the Islanders to win their series with the Capitals, but I am a Ranger Fan, blue and through.

Go Rangers!

Check out the exciting game win in the video below:

 

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