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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck through Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist's legs on March 24, 2013. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Fearless Predictions For The 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Who’s ready to lift the Stanley Cup? Sean Hartnett gives you a full breakdown of the 2013 NHL Playoffs.

2013/04/30

Ryan Callahan of the New York Rangers celebrates his shorthanded goal at 19:01 of the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Dominate Devils In Final Regular Season Game, Avoid Penguins In First Round

The Rangers shut out the Devils 4-0 in their final regular season game and avoid the Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs.

2013/04/27

Ryan Callahan (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Captain Clutch Delivers — Ryan Callahan Catapults Rangers Into Playoffs

Callahan always seems to be the man who thrives in moments when the pressure is cranked to the highest. It’s not a coincidence if you perform under pressure time and time again.

2013/04/26

Henrik Lundqvist (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Rangers Lose Ground To Isles, Ottawa With Bad Loss In Philadelphia

Brayden Schenn, Erik Gustafsson and Kimmo Timonen scored to give Philadelphia’s faint playoff hopes a boost, and the Flyers beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Tuesday night for their second win in two nights.

2013/04/17

Ryan McDonagh (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rangers Will Likely Make Playoffs Thanks To Soft Eastern Conference

The New York Rangers are one of the luckiest teams in all of sports. That may not sit right with Rangers fans, but in the unfair world of the NHL it’s the Rangers who are getting the major break.

2013/04/11

The Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist, left, makes a save as Toronto’s Nazem Kadri bears down on the crease during the teams’ meeting at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Zuccarello, Lundqvist Win The Skills Competition As Rangers Edge Leafs

Mats Zuccarello scored the lone goal in the shootout, and the New York Rangers overcame another two-goal performance by Toronto’s Phil Kessel to beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night.

2013/04/11

Rick Nash (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rangers Blow Big Opportunity In Playoff Race, Fall To Maple Leafs

Phil Kessel scored twice to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night to open an important home-and-home series between the Eastern Conference rivals.

2013/04/08

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 06:  Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers battles for a puck on the boards with Jiri Tlusty #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes during play at PNC Arena on April 6, 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Lundqvist Saves 48, Rangers Skate Past Hurricanes 4-1

Derek Stepan and Ryan Callahan scored 31 seconds apart, and Rick Nash added a goal and an assist during the Rangers’ three-goal second period. Brian Boyle added an empty-netter just before the buzzer.

2013/04/06

Ryane Clowe (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Monzo: Removing Marian Gaborik, Adding Ryane Clowe Were No-Brainer Moves

In the last 48 hours, the Rangers have completely revamped their team — not only for the playoff push, but moving forward for next season.

2013/04/04

The Rangers’ Dan Girardi, top, flattens Winnipeg’s Nik Antropov at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Stepan Steps Up With 2 Goals, Lundqvist Shines As Rangers Defeat Jets

A great individual effort by captain Ryan Callahan helped the New York Rangers snap a two-game losing streak, and keep pace in the chase for a playoff spot.

2013/04/01

Ryan Callahan (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Sean Avery (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman)

Callahan Backs Tortorella After Avery Rips Rangers Coach Via Twitter

Ryan Callahan defended John Tortorella after Sean Avery took to Twitter to rip the Rangers head coach.

2013/03/31

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

The Rangers’ Chris Kreider, right, takes the shot at Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov during the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on March 26, 2013 in Philadelphia. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Rout Flyers, Hold Onto 8th And Give Tortorella 400th Career Victory

The New York Rangers are looking to build some steam for a playoff push. Philadelphia was the perfect place to start.

2013/03/26

(credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Have Found Their Playoff Blueprint, Need To Keep Foot On The Gas

What made the Rangers great last season was their ability to protect third-period leads. It’s up to them to follow that blueprint in order to replicate the success of 2011-12.

2013/03/20

Dan Ellis, left, of the Carolina Hurricanes stops a second-period breakaway by Rick Nash of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Fall Behind Early, But Battle To Shootout Victory Over ‘Canes

Nothing about the first period suggested the New York Rangers were about to snap their three-game losing streak. Yet, they survived it and in the end skated off with a gratifying two points.

2013/03/18

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