...first thing I've been able to cheer about all weekend.

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The New York Rangers (26-18-3) lost to the Philadelphia Flyers (29-11-5) by the score of 3-2, tonight. For a recap and box score go to Yahoo! Sports and newyorkrangers.com.

...when your team is full of grinders and rookies there are going to be times when you go through scoring slumps. Especially when your only real sniper is completely lost. So I'm not going to get too crazy right now. I think if they can get Gabby going the whole team will get energized and the goals will start coming.

...love the never quit attitude but this team has to be ready from the drop of the puck or they're never going to beat teams like the Flyers and Habs.

...not sure benching Gaborik is the way to go. He doesn't seem like the type of player who responds well to it. I guess we'll see.

...last night it was MZA from Stepan, tonight it's the other way around. Looking forward to that combo for years to come.

...Drury may be playing his way to the press box once Callahan gets back.

...Rangers are now 1-3-0 since trading away Rozsival. Just sayin'.

...power play is just dreadful right now. It's like Perry Pearn is running things again.

...i think most fans would have liked to have seen the goalie rotation reversed this weekend. But does it really matter when the team isn't scoring?

...McD the only + defenseman with a +2.

...Avery knocked Carle the F out!!!

...seven shots each for Boyle and Stepan, maybe Torts can room Gabby with those two on the next road trip.

...off until Wednesday when the Maple Leafs come to MSG.

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The New York Rangers (26-17-3) host the Philadelphia Flyers (28-11-5) at MSG tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: MSG; Radio: 970AM The Apple, XM206

Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Gaborik
Zuccarello-Stepan-Drury
Avery-Boyle-Prust
Wolski-Newbury-Fedotenko.

Staal-Girardi
Eminger-Sauer
Gilroy-McDonagh

Goaltenders:
Martin Biron - 7-3-0, 2.26 gaa, .919 sv%, 0 so.

Brian Boucher - 10-5-2, 2.45 gaa, .914 sv%, 0 so

Opponent Notes:
- Danny Briere has goals in five straight games, totaling six and four assists during that span. Briere also has 10 goals in 14 games at MSG, scoring once in each of his last four visits.

- The Flyers are 6-3-0 in their last nine.

- Philadelphia has dropped four of its last five visits to New York.

- The Flyers rank 21st on the power play at 16.8 percent and 17th on the penalty kill at 82 percent.

- Former Ranger Jody Shelley scored his second goal of the season in the Flyers win over the Thrashers Friday night.

- Chris Pronger had Dec. 17 surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot. He is skating with the team and could return by Jan. 20.

2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 4 Rangers 1, Flyers 4 at Philadelphia
Dec. 18 Rangers 1,. Flyers 4 at Philadelphia
Jan. 16 Rangers vs. Flyers at MSG
Feb. 20 Rangers vs. Flyers at MSG
March 6 Rangers vs. Flyers at MSG
April 3 Rangers vs. Flyers at Philadelphia

Opponent Blog:
The 700 Level

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Jesse Rubenstein at The Prospect Park recaps the games of numerous Rangers prospects last night including a three point (1g. 2a) game from Christian Thomas, a two point (1g, 1a) from Carl Hagelin and another fight from Dylan McIlrath.

Speaking of McIlrath's fight, here you go...



...reading about the success of the Rangers top prospects put me in a better mood after last night's loss. Espcially McIlrath's beatdown.

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Pierre LeBrun at ESPN reports that the Rangers are one of six teams who have been asked to start the season in Europe next year and that the MSG renovations will make it very likely that the Rangers accept...

"It makes sense for the Rangers to go again since Madison Square Garden, undergoing impressive renovations/improvements next summer, won't be ready for the Rangers until mid-October, a source said Saturday."

...who cares about the Europe trip, didn't realize a large portion of the renovations was going to be done by October. Man i'm psyched for that.

For more on the renovations click here.

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Bergen Record - Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers fight back but fall to Canadiens, 3-2

Bergen Record - Rangers notes: Callahan targets Feb. 1 return

New York Post - Slow start dooms Rangers

New York Post - Wolski deal a gamble

New York Post - Lundqvist defends crease to the 'Max'

New York Post - Rangers captain accepts lesser role

Daily News - Canadiens slip past Lundqvist, Rangers

Newsday - Rangers' rally falls short in Montreal

Newsday - Subban: I'm not the next Avery

Newsday - Newbury makes his Rangers debut

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Updated:
Andrew Gross tweets that Torts called the Montreal media "f-in clowns" after being asked about altercation behind Rangers bench.

...god I love Torts. He also said he loved Hank jumping Pacioretty.

Original Post:
 
Rangers head coach John Tortorella speaks to reporters after the Blueshirts fell 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Jan. 15 at the Bell Centre.

...last question refers to an incident between Torts and a fan. Didn't see it during the game. Assuming we'll hear more about that tomorrow. I think we all remember Torts water bottle incident in the playoffs two years ago.


Rangers @ Canadiens lowlights.

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...like I said in my post game thoughts good for Hank. Really seemed to spark the team.

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The New York Rangers (26-17-3) lost to the Montreal Canadiens (25-17-3) by the score of 3-2, tonight. For a recap and box score go to Yahoo! Sports and newyorkrangers.com.

...with the outstanding effort in the third period you have to wonder why it wasn't there in the first two and why they needed their goaltender jumping a Canadiens player to get them going.

...Hank was a man on an island alone tonight. Absolutely no help. Good for him standing up for himself because God knows his teammate won't.

...lack of offense has been masked by Hank and defense lately, but it is very alarming. And the number one culprit is Gaborik. He is just way too invisible.

...bad game for Wolski tonight as he couldn't convert on numerous opportunities.

...not a surprise that the Rangers started playing well once Torts gave Avery more minutes.

...thought Sauer might have had his worst game all season.

...can't believe I'm saying this but Boyle has become more of a go to guy than Gaborik.

...not sure why but when things start rolling downhill for the Rangers in Montreal they can't stop it. The only thing that saved them in the first period was that it ended.

...MZA from Stepan. I love it.

...do you realize Drury has absolutely zero goals this season? Wow.

...i don't blame Dubi for trying to get back at Subban but I think he got too caught up in it and took careless penalties.

...quick turnaround for the Rangers as Flyers are in town tomorrow.

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The New York Rangers (26-16-3) visit the Montreal Canadiens (24-17-3) at the Bell Centre tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM204

Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Zuccarello
Wolski-Stepan-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Avery-Newbury-Drury

Staal-Girardi
Eminger-Sauer
Gilroy-McDonagh

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 19-13-3, 2.25 gaa, .927 sv%, 6 so.

Carey Price - 21-15-3, 2.38 gaa, .919 sv%, 4 so

Opponent Notes:
- Montreal defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday at MSG.

- Carey Price has a career 3.35 GAA against the Rangers.

- Forward Michael Cammalleri has six goals in his last three games against the Rangers, but he has missed three in a row because of the flu. However he is expected to play tonight.

- Montreal is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games overall versus the Rangers.

2010-11 Season Series:
Jan. 11 Rangers 1, Canadiens 2 at MSG
Jan. 15 Rangers vs. Canadiens at Montreal
Feb. 5 Rangers vs. Canadiens at Montreal
March 18 Rangers vs. Canadiens at MSG

Opponent Blog:
Habs Eyes on the Prize

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