In a candid interview, former New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi opens up about his time with the team, recalling the intense pressure to win a Stanley Cup championship. Girardi, who played for the Rangers from 2006 to 2018, spoke about the team's near-misses, including their 2014 Eastern Conference Finals appearance against the Montreal Canadiens. The Rangers' loss to the Canadiens in the conference finals was a particularly painful memory for Girardi, who has now spoken publicly about the emotional toll of coming so close to winning the coveted silver trophy. As Girardi reflects on his playing career, fans are now getting a glimpse into the mindset of a player who dedicated himself to bringing a championship to the Big Apple.

Dan Girardi recalls trying to ‘win that damn silver thing’ with Rangers  Yahoo Sports