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Henrik Lundqvist (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Bring On The Senators! Rangers Hoping For Some Of That Garden Magic In Game 7

“There’s no better feeling than to win at home,” said goalie Henrik Lundqvist, “so we’re going to do whatever we can to win this game.”

2012/04/26

Carl Hagelin of the New York Rangers skates against Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Hagelin Can Spark The Rangers Into Life

The return of Carl Hagelin can spark the Rangers’ lackluster offense into life.

WFAN–2012/04/23

Daniel Alfredsson To Return To Senators To Face Rangers

The captain pronounced himself fit to play Game 6 against the New York Rangers on Monday after taking the morning skate at Scotiabank Place.

2012/04/23

Head coach John Tortorella of the New York Rangers leaves the ice following a defeat against the Ottawa Senators in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2012 in New York City. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Can John Tortorella Handle The Pressure?

The New York Rangers know this going forward: If they can handle the Ottawa Senators in Games 6 and 7, they will have this pressure thing down. You will face better teams if you survive, but the pressure won’t be any greater.

2012/04/23

Hagelin Back, Boyle Out For Rangers In Game 6; No Punishment For Neil?

It comes down to this. The top-seeded Rangers on the brink of elimination, needing two straight wins to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive.

2012/04/23

Brian Boyle gets up off the ice after being hit by Chris Neil Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Neil Finished The Job On Boyle

While Chris Neil isn’t deserving of a 25-game ban for his head-shot on Brian Boyle, it’s clear that he and his Senators teammates have targeted Boyle all series.

WFAN–2012/04/22

Carl Hagelin #62 of the New York Rangers skates against Daniel Alfredsson #11 of the Ottawa Senators in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2012 in New York City. The Senators defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

With Alfredsson Likely Out, Senators Dig In

Ottawa likely will be without captain Daniel Alfredsson on Wednesday when it hosts the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their first-round series. Alfredsson didn’t practice Tuesday because of a concussion and his status is day to day.

2012/04/18

Daniel Alfredsson #11 of the Ottawa Senators lays on the ice following an elbow from Carl Hagelin #62 of the New York Rangers that resulted in a major penalty in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2012 in New York City. Alfredsson left the game following the hit. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Kallas: Understanding Hagelin Suspension And Dubinsky Game Misconduct

An analysis of Brendan Shanahan’s suspension of New York Rangers forward Carl Hagelin and the game misconduct penalty given to Brandon Dubinsky.

2012/04/17

Senators’ Alfredsson Skates, Says He’s Game-Time Decision Against Rangers

Daniel Alfredsson has confirmed he sustained a concussion in Game 2 of Ottawa’s playoff series with New York when Rangers forward Carl Hagelin elbowed him in the head.

2012/04/16

Carl Hagelin, Brendan Shanahan (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Brendan Shanahan: Head Injury At Play In 3-Game Ban For Rangers’ ‘Good Kid’ Hagelin

It was the suspension heard ’round the Big Apple. Mild-mannered Rangers rookie Carl Hagelin, out three games.

2012/04/16

Brendan Shanahan speaks with the media prior to the 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 14, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Shanahan Must Re-Define The ‘Shanaban’

Sean Hartnett examines Brendan Shanahan’s latest rulings with a fine-tooth comb and believes Matt Carkner and Shea Weber got off lightly in comparison to Carl Hagelin’s three-game ban.

WFAN–2012/04/16

Monzo Minor: Trying To Make Sense Of NHL’s Ruling Against Rangers

Playoff hockey is great. But the NHL is close to — if not already — losing control of its players.

2012/04/16

Carl Hagelin of the New York Rangers tangles with Filip Kuba of the Ottawa Senators. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hagelin Suspended 3 Games, Carkner Banned 1 Game

Rangers’ winger Carl Hagelin was handed a three game suspension by NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Matt Carkner was banned for one game.

WFAN–2012/04/15

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Keefe To The City: Rangers Playoff Chat With Brian Monzo

Neil Keefe is joined by Brian Monzo to talk about the Rangers’ first-round matchup with the Senators and whether or not Chris Kreider will play.

WFAN–2012/04/12

Monzo Minor: It Won’t Be Easy, But Rangers Should Get It Done Against Senators

The Rangers have character. And when the Blueshirts face-off against the Senators, they’ll need to show it. With the Garden rocking, I would expect nothing less.

2012/04/11

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