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Islanders goalie Evgeni Nabokov. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Islanders Fall To Sabres In Shootout In Season Finale

The Islanders closed out their regular season by losing to the Sabres in a shootout.

2013/04/26

Sabres goalie Ryan Miller and the Rangers’ Taylor Pyatt keep an eye on a loose puck during the first period at First Niagara Center on April 19, 2013 in Buffalo, N.Y. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Richards Emerges From Hiding, Powers Rangers To Rout Of Sabres

The New York Rangers scored five times in a span of less than 3 minutes and Brad Richards notched his first NHL hat trick in an 8-4 rout of the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

2013/04/19

Projections of the Boston Marathon memorial ribbon are seen on the ice during a pre-game tribute to the Boston Marathon bombing victims before a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on April 17, 2013. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Bruins Fans Sing National Anthem During Emotional Pregame In Boston

A win for the Bruins would have been an uplifting end to the city’s emotional return to major sports after the Boston Marathon bombing. Simply playing the game — and singing the national anthem — was good enough.

2013/04/18

Ilya Kovalchuk (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Without Kovalchuk, Devils Throwing Away Crucial Points In Playoff Chase

In the majority of losses during this stretch, the Devils have outworked their opponents. What they’re missing is Kovalchuk’s magic touch.

2013/04/08

Devils Fall To Buffalo 3-2, Extend Losing Streak To 7

The New Jersey Devils’ losing streak now stands at seven games, after the Buffalo Sabres scored the only goal in a shootout Sunday night and beat the Devils 3-2.

2013/04/07

Devils GM Lou Lamoriello (credit: Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Devils Can’t Stand Pat At Trade Deadline, Must Focus On Adding Veteran Scorer

With Ilya Kovalchuk on the mend and stars slumping, it’s imperative Devils GM Lou Lamoriello acquires a veteran scorer before the April 3 trade deadline.

2013/04/02

John Tortorella (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Talk Of John Tortorella Getting Ax From Rangers Is Highly Ridiculous

I ask Rangers fans to carefully examine which side of the fence they’re on. Ridding of Tortorella before season’s end or in the summer would probably set the Rangers back a decade.

2013/03/27

John Tortorella (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Silverman: Could Tortorella Be Next Coach On NHL Firing Line?

Do the Rangers have a complete team? Could they turn it around at the right time? It’s unlikely, but they still have a chance. They are almost certainly playing for their coach’s future employment.

2013/03/26

Marian Gaborik (credit: Lou Capozzola/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Marian Gaborik Must Find His Game, Or He’ll Find Himself Out Of Town

It’s time for Marian Gaborik to shape up, otherwise he’ll be shipped out before the April 3 trade deadline.

2013/03/13

Rangers forward Derek Stepan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rolling No More: Rangers Leave Buffalo With That Empty Feeling

Marcus Foligno scored twice and backup goalie Jhonas Enroth made 18 of his 32 saves in the third period of the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

2013/03/12

Patrik Elias (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Timeless Elias Hasn’t Lost A Step, Is Still The Devils’ Heartbeat

Patrik Elias holds nearly every record in Devils history, and he hasn’t suffered any decline in his game as his 37th birthday approaches.

2013/03/08

Buffalo goalie Jhonas Enroth stops a wrap-around attempt by the Devils' Adam Henrique, left, during the teams' meeting at The Prudential Center on March 7, 2013. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Devils Battle, Finally End Long Losing Streak With Win Over Sabres

David Clarkson and Patrik Elias scored in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils rallied from a late two-goal deficit to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night, snapping a season-high six game winless streak.

2013/03/07

Patrick Kaleta #36 of the Buffalo Sabres gets a penalty for checking from behind and a game misconduct as he hits Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers into the boards. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Suspends Buffalo’s Patrick Kaleta 5 Games For Hit On Brad Richards

The Sabres forward shoved Rangers center Brad Richards from behind and into the boards on Sunday night. Richards did, however, take part in New York’s morning skate on Tuesday morning.

2013/03/05