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Here we go again: Alex Ovechkin vs. Henrik Lundqvist. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Here We Go Again: Monzo’s Rangers-Capitals Playoff Preview

What would playoff hockey be without the Rangers playing the Capitals?

2013/05/02

Derek Stepan (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

After Breakout Season, Rising Star Derek Stepan Has Eyes On Stanley Cup Playoffs

After quickly dismissing a question regarding the health and status of key defenseman Marc Staal, by saying there was no update regarding his eye injury, Tortorella became engaged when asked about rising star Derek Stepan.

2013/05/01

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

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

John Moore and Derick Brassard of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Rangers Struck Gold With Additions Of Moore And Brassard

While Gaborik is thriving in Columbus, the Blueshirts landed a haul of their own. Derick Brassard and John Moore are flourishing under the Madison Square Garden lights.

2013/04/19

The Rangers celebrate a goal by Mats Zuccarello during the second period of their game against Florida at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Zuccarello, Brassard Power Points-Hungry Rangers To Rout Of Panthers

Rick Nash had a goal and assist in the first period, and Ryan Callahan had a pair of assists as the New York Rangers hung on to eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 6-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

2013/04/19

Ryan Callahan and Brad Richards of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Heart-On-Sleeve Mentality Will Carry Rangers Into Playoffs

Question the collective talent of this team? Go ahead, be my guest. That’s entirely fair. Question their collective desire? That’s a different story altogether.

2013/04/17

Henrik Lundqvist (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Red-Hot Lundqvist Is The Rangers’ Only Hope

Lundqvist is the Rangers’ best asset, and if they are going to hold off the Winnipeg Jets or Buffalo Sabres — and they probably will — they have to continue to lean on Lundqvist.

2013/04/16

Rangers captain Ryan Callahan, left, and Islanders captain Mark Streit (Photo: Getty Images)

Capellini: What’s Left Of Nassau Coliseum Roof To Blow Off Saturday Night

If it’s a playoff atmosphere you want, rest assured, you’re going to get it and then some at the old barn off the Hempstead Turnpike soon enough.

2013/04/13

Rick Nash of the Rangers and John Tavares of the Islanders. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hartnett: ‘Battle Of New York’ Between Rangers And Islanders Will Be Epic

Saturday’s clash may be the most important regular-season meeting between the Rangers and Islanders in 10 years. And a defeat for either team could come with pitfalls.

2013/04/12

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

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

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