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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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John Tortorella Rips Devils: Rangers Coach Defends Brandon Prust, Takes Shot At New Jersey (VIDEO)

John Tortorella stood out again at a playoff news conference.

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Rangers Sink Caps In Triple Overtime Thriller

As one overtime led to another and then another, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals waged an epic duel that was part hockey game and part survival contest.

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05/31/12 Tortorella never at loss to rip observers Source: New York Daily News - New York NY S ure, it was just a coincidence tightly wound John Tortorella would grant extended interviews to two local sports-talk radio stations the very day the Devils opened the Stanley Cup Finals with the Los Angeles Kings.
05/31/12 #NHL DeBoer Quotes Tortorella (NHL Video) Source: LetsGoKings.com Devils Head Coach Peter DeBoer quotes Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella at a press conference.
05/30/12 Rangers coach blasts 'idiots' who criticize blocks Source: ESPN New York Rangers coach John Tortorella blasted the media for criticizing his team's shot-blocking ability.
05/29/12 Rangers' Boyle was âa step slow' after concussion Source: New York Post - New York NY Brian Boyle almost balked yesterday when asked whether his playoffs would have been different if he had not suffered a concussion on a hit from the Senators' Chris Neil in Game 5 of the opening round.
05/29/12 Rangers will look to add more goals to their grit Source: Long Island Press - Syosset NY 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.