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The words of Rangers coach John Tortorella were hardly veiled, as on his team's breakup day yesterday he made a strong push to keep unrestricted free agent Ryane Clowe wearing the Blueshirt.

When it comes to game-changers or series-changers, few Bruins have the ability to turn the fates the way Milan Lucic can.

How much could have been expected of Roman Hamrlik, the 39-year-old veteran defenseman who made the most galling mistake in the Rangers' season-ending, 3-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last night at TD Garden.

Members of the Boston Bruins celebrate an empty-net goal against the New York Rangers Saturday at TD Garden.

The 33-year-old center, who was regularly dropped down in the lineup and was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career in Game 4 against the Bruins, is owed $36 million through 2019-20. Richards is certainly a candidate for a buyout under the new CBA, which would eliminate his annual cap hit and allow the Rangers to sign some of their ... (more)

On Friday, it was for not using defenseman Ryan McDonagh enough on the power play before Thursday night's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins in Game 4. Coming Thursday: Rangers live chat with Steve Zipay at 2 p.m. Request an email reminder now at newsday.com/rangerschat McDonagh played 3:32 on the power play in Game 4. In the Rangers ' first 10 ... (more)

The Rangers played poorly in the opening 20 minutes, but managed to get to intermission in a scoreless tie.

During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.

Faced with a 3-0 deficit, Rangers coach John Tortorella changed his lineup for tonight's Game 4 in hopes of finding a combination that can deliver a victory.

A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

Authorities in St. Paul say they've recovered the body of a child missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured at a park along the Mississippi River.

According to the morning skate, it appears as if Brad Richards will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards.

New York Rangers forward Ryane Clowe returned to practice this morning, and was joined by Darroll Powe, and Marc Staal.

Anton Stralman didn't return for the Rangers in the third period of Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.

Boston Bruins winger Daniel Paille celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Rangers Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.