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Erik Christensen Headlines Parade of Rangers Contributors Against Capitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Prior to Friday night's game against the Washington Capitals, some of the New York Rangers spoke of how "hungry" their young teammates were to be successful and make an impact on the ice. However, it was a not-so-young player that made a huge impression in the Rangers' 6-0 thrashing of the Washington...

Marc Staal's Injury Puts Pressure on Young Rangers Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C -- When the New York Rangers face off against the Washington Capitals Friday night at Verizon Center they'll be doing so without a key member of the NHL's youngest -- and most inexperienced -- defensive core. All-Star Marc Staal will miss his first game after playing 247 straight, having suffered a twisted...

Marian Gaborik Scores 4 Goals In Win

During the New York Rangers loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, Marian Gaborik was benched by head coach John Tortorella after logging just 12 minutes of ice-time. Said the Rangers coach after the game: "Some guys just need to score a goal to gain some confidence. We need production from him. We need some of our...

John Tortorella on Alex Burrows: 'I'd Try to Break His Ankle'

In the second period of Thursday's Rangers-Canucks game, which New York won by a 1-0 margin, giving Vancouver its first regulation loss since December 5, Alex Burrows and Marc Staal had an exchange in front of the net that resulted in Burrows spearing Staal between the legs. That, of course, was followed by Staal quickly...

Ryan Callahan Has Broken Hand, Could Miss Two Months

New York Rangers forward Ryan Callahan will miss up to two months after breaking his hand Wednesday. In meeting with reporters ahead of the Rangers' game against Phoenix Thursday, coach John Tortorella said Callahan would be out six to eight weeks. He broke his hand while blocking a shot during the Rangers' 4-1 win over...

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05/28/12 Rangers will look to add more goals to their grit... Source: Mountain Home News - Elmore County ID GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) The New York Rangers had the best record in the Eastern Conference and reached the conference finals on the strength of a tough defense, great goaltending and a relentlessly rugged style.
05/28/12 Torts' shot-blocking edict could hamper Rangers' growth Source: New York Post - New York NY If you're a Rangers fan, the last thing you want to see the first month of next season is Chris Kreider flinging himself in front of shots from the blue line.
05/26/12 Stanley Cup Playoffs | Eastern Conference Finals Game... Source: The New York Times - New York NY "What our group has developed with their identity and our mind-set showed tonight," Rangers Coach John Tortorella said.
05/25/12 Torts expects best from Rangers in must-win game Source: The Salisbury Post - Salisbury NC Whether the New York Rangers truly believed they could overcome a 3-2 playoff series deficit earlier this year doesn't matter now.
05/25/12 #NHL The John Tortorella origin story, including... Source: LetsGoKings.com Think about the most cynical cynic in your life, or the curmudgeonliest curmudgeon.