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Extending the life of Nassau Coliseum and the chance to continue competing for a Stanley Cup were on the line in the nation’s capital but the Islanders could not find the magic that helped guide their franchise to four straight Stanley Cups in the early 1980’s. The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 and will face the New York Rangers in the Second Round of the NHL Playoffs. The referees astonishingly called a penalty with less than three minutes remaining

NEW YORK RANGERS vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Thursday, Apr. 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m. ET Madison Square Garden – New York, NY Penguins: 43-27-12 (98 pts)* Rangers: 53-22-7 (113 pts)* *Regular Season records TOMORROW’S GAME The Rangers face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow, Apr. 16, in Game 1 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinals at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m. ET — TV: MSG Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The 2014-15 Regular Season Champions earned at least one point in

The New York Rangers defeated the Washinton Capitals 4-2 to conclude the 2014-15 regular season. Below are the team issued postgame notes. Team Notes - TOP OF THE HEAP – With today’s win, the Rangers established single-season franchise records in wins (53) and points (113). Both single-season franchise records had been previously established in 1993-94 (52 wins and 112 points in 84 games). - ROAD WARRIORS – The Rangers earned their 28th road win of the season, t

NEW YORK RANGERS at WASHINGTON CAPITALS Saturday, Apr. 11, 2015, 12:30 p.m. ET Verizon Center – Washington, DC Rangers: 52-22-7 (111 pts) Capitals: 45-25-11 (101 pts) TOMORROW’S GAME The Rangers play their final regular season game of the 2014-15 season tomorrow, Apr. 11, against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center (12:30 p.m. ET — TV: MSG Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The 2014-15 Regular Season Champions have earned at least one point in 25 of their last 31 games (22-

The New York Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators 3-0, below are the team issued postgame notes. Blueshirt Breakdown - KILL ZONE – The Rangers were 2-for-2 (4:00) on the penalty kill in the contest. The Rangers have not allowed a power play goal in nine of their last 11 games (27-for-29; 93.1%) and in 12 of their last 15 games (36-for-39; 92.3%). The Blueshirts are 46-for-50 (92.0%) on the penalty kill over the last 18 games and are 53-for-58 (91.4%) on the penalty kill

NEW YORK RANGERS vs. OTTAWA SENATORS Thursday, Apr. 9, 2015, 7:00 p.m. ET Madison Square Garden – New York, NY Senators: 41-26-13 (95 pts) Rangers: 52-21-7 (111 pts) TOMORROW’S GAME The Rangers play their final regular season home game of the 2014-15 season tomorrow, Apr. 9, against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m. ET — TV: MSG Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The 2014-15 Regular Season Champions enter the contest with a five-game winning streak, and they

The New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 to capture the Presidents' Trophy. Below are the team issued postgame notes Team Notes - TOP OF THE HEAP – As a result of tonight’s game, the Rangers have earned the Presidents’ Trophy as the 2014-15 Regular Season Champions. The Rangers have now won the Presidents’ Trophy three times in franchise history (1991-92, 1993-94, 2014-15), and they finished the season with the league’s top record for the fourth time in

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NEW YORK RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILS Saturday, Apr. 4, 2015, 7:00 p.m. ET Madison Square Garden – New York, NY Devils: 31-33-13 (75 pts)* Rangers: 49-21-7 (105 pts) TOMORROW’S GAME The Rangers play their 78th game of the 2014-15 season tomorrow, Apr. 4, against the New Jersey Devils in a Metropolitan Division matchup at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m. ET — TV: MSG Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The 2014-15 Metropolitan Division Champions have earned at least one point in 2

The New York Rangers defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2, below are the team issued postgame notes. Team Notes - TAKING THE METRO – By earning a win in tonight’s game, the Rangers are the 2014-15 Metropolitan Division Champions. The Blueshirts have won a division title for the eighth time in franchise history and for the second time in the last four seasons (they were the Atlantic Division Champions in 2011-12). The Blueshirts have won a division title twice in a four-seas