Rangers have reasons for optimism
Rangers coach John Tortorella isn't satisfied with the franchise's longest post-season run since 1997 but is optimistic for the future.
Opinions
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Kypreos on NHL: Guarantees a thing of the past
Guaranteeing wins in the Stanley Cup playoffs, like former Ranger Mark Messier did 18 years ago, isn't likely to happen again anytime soon.
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Fox: Sunny L.A. wants Winter Classic
"They put a man on the moon," Dodgers chairman Mark Walter said of outdoor hockey in sunny L.A. "They can make it work."
Team News
- Rangers' rally not enough in Game 6
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Henrique nets winner; Devils on to Cup final
- Devils don't care about Messier anniversary
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Tortorella confident in Rangers before Game 6
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Unlike Messier, Rangers refuse guarantees
- Devils or Rangers: Who can beat L.A.?
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Replay of the Day: Richards fires at own net
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Devils win Game 5, put Rangers on brink
- Dubinsky returns to lineup in Game 5
Last Game: NY Rangers 1 @ Washington 2, May 9, 2012
Three Stars
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Braden Holtby G, Washington Saves: 30 (.968)
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Alex Ovechkin LW, Washington Goals: 1 Assists: 0
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Jason Chimera LW, Washington Goals: 1 Assists: 0
Points Leader
| Marian Gaborik #10, Right Wing |
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| G | 41 |
| A | 35 |
| PTS | 76 |
Transactions
- Apr 21, 2012: Carl Hagelin - Suspension Over
- Apr 14, 2012: Carl Hagelin - Suspended Three games by NHL for elbowing
- Apr 9, 2012: Chris Kreider - Signed
Team Leaders
| Stat | Player | Amt |
| G | Marian Gaborik | 41 |
| A | Brad Richards | 41 |
| +/- | Ryan McDonagh | +25 |
| PPG | Ryan Callahan | 13 |
| W | Henrik Lundqvist | 39 |
| SV% | Henrik Lundqvist | .930 |
Schedule
| Recent Games | ||
| Wed. May 9 | at Washington | L 2-1 |
| Mon. May 7 | Washington | W 3-2 |
| Sat. May 5 | at Washington | L 3-2 |
| Upcoming Games | ||
| Sat. May 12 | Washington | 7:30 PM ET |
Injuries
- Apr 27, 2012: Brandon Dubinsky - Lower-body injury (day-to-day)
- Apr 21, 2012: Brian Boyle - Concussion (day-to-day)
- Mar 23, 2012: Mats Zuccarello - Fractured left wrist (day-to-day)
