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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

The Devils’ Jacob Josefson celebrates his first goal of the season at 17:36 of the first period against the Canadiens at the Prudential Center on April 23, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Elias, Brodeur Help Devils Knock Off Playoff-Bound Canadiens

Patrik Elias scored his 375th NHL goal, Martin Brodeur made 19 saves for his 669th victory and the New Jersey Devils earned a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

2013/04/24

Ryane Clowe (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Admit To Botching Offseason By Giving Up Picks For Ryane Clowe

The Rangers, who are currently in ninth place, are hoping that rugged winger Ryane Clowe’s tenacity can help them climb up the Eastern Conference ladder.

2013/04/03

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

MONTREAL, CANADA - MARCH 30: Martin Biron #43 of the New York Rangers stops the puck on an attempt by Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 30, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

New York’s Woes Continue, Habs Blank Rangers 3-0

Brendan Gallagher also scored while P.K. Subban had three assists for the Canadiens, who swept their three games with New York this season, outscoring the Rangers 9-1.

2013/03/30

Kris Newbury (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Kris Newbury Recalled By Rangers

The New York Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale.

2013/03/23

Jeff Halpern (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) and Stu Bickel (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rangers Shuffle Roster: Bickel Waived, Halpern Claimed By Canadiens

The Rangers have waived Stu Bickel, while Jeff Halpern was claimed by the Canadiens. Arron Asham appears ready to return to the Rangers’ lineup.

2013/03/23

The Islanders' Matt Martin, right, blocks a shot by Montreal's P.K. Subban during the teams' meeting on March 21, 2013 at Nassau Coliseum. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Lose To Habs, Third-Period Woes Taking On Life Of Their Own

Brian Gionta scored the go-ahead goal 48 seconds into the third period, Brendan Gallagher added two more and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders for the first time in three tries this season, 5-2 on Thursday night.

2013/03/21

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 16: Francis Bouillon #55 of the Montreal Canadiens holds up Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils during the second period at the Prudential Center on March 16, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Devils Lose Close One To Montreal, 2-1

Big defenseman Jarred Tinordi, in his NHL debut, set up Tomas Plekanec’s tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

2013/03/16

The Islanders’ John Tavares, right, celebrates his third-period goal against Montreal goaltender Carey Price at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 5, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Improve To 2-0 Against Top Team In The East, Rip Canadiens

Radek Martinek scored the tiebreaking goal eight minutes into the third period and the New York Islanders handed Montreal its first regulation loss in nearly a month with a 6-3 victory Tuesday night.

2013/03/05

Islanders rookie defenseman Thomas Hickey celebrates his game-winning overtime goal against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Feb. 21, 2013 in Montreal. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Islanders Come All The Way Back, Shock Canadiens In Overtime

Rookie Thomas Hickey couldn’t have scripted his first NHL goal any better. The 23-year-old defenseman scored 3:12 into overtime to complete the Islanders’ 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

2013/02/21

Brandon Prust (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Brandon Prust Enjoying Life In Montreal; Rangers Are Yet To Fill His Void

For Prust, his biggest adjustment in Montreal is learning the finer points of the French language. Meanwhile, the Rangers are struggling to replace the multi-dimensional void left by his absence.

2013/02/20

Montreal’s Alex Galchenyuk, right, scores the go-ahead goal against the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist during their game at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 19, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Price Outduels Lundqvist, Canadiens Take Down Rangers

Alex Galchenyuk snapped a tie early in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens held on for their fifth consecutive win, 3-1 over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

2013/02/19