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Rangers’ Tortorella Makes Devils Focus of His Frustration
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 1:39pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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John Tortorella, the Rangers’ usually terse coach, utilized his time with reporters Sunday to lobby for interference calls on the Devils. -
Tortorella Urges His Players On, to Little Effect
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:09pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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With colorful exhortations to his players that began soon after the opening face-off, the Rangers’ coach seemed to recognize his team’s lack of fire early.
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Rangers Hope to Feel Better After Game 7
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 1:30pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Ryan Callahan and Brian Boyle missed practice Wednesday, nursing injuries sustained during the Rangers’ first-round series against Ottawa.
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2012 Stanley Cup: Pushed to Brink, Rangers Say Little
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 8:27pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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It was difficult to gauge how the Rangers, the top seed in the East, felt about being on the brink of elimination against Ottawa: only 11 players participated in practice.
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Senators Keep Lid Rangers’ Top Scorers
Posted: April 22nd, 2012, 1:54am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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For the fourth straight game, Marian Gaborik, who had 41 goals in the regular season, and Brad Richards failed to score for the Rangers.
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Slap Shot: Rangers Await Dynamic Rookie’s Return
Posted: April 21st, 2012, 8:43pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Carl Hagelin returns Monday from his suspension, giving the Rangers a needed dose of speed and tenacity.
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Slap Shot: Ottawa's Shooting Gallery Threatens Rangers
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 2:39pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Ottawa has out-shot the Rangers by a wide margin in their first-round playoff series, which indicates the Senators are winning the puck possession battle.
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Slap Shot: Tortorella: No Excuses, Time to Grab Back the Momentum
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 8:17pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers have had a tough time in overtime during the playoffs, but Coach John Tortorella said the team “played a pretty good game” on Wednesday.
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Slap Shot: Three More Players Suspended, and Raffi Torres Is Next
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 4:35pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Some wonderful action in the N.H.L. playoffs continues to be overshadowed by violence on the ice.
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Rangers Prepare for Playoffs by Looking at Themselves
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 11:06pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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To prepare for the postseason, the Rangers will watch more video of their own play than that of their first-round opponent, the Ottawa Senators.
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Slap Shot: Stepan Is Hit, and Tortorella Retaliates
Posted: April 6th, 2012, 1:16am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Just two days after the NBC analyst Mike Milbury criticized Sidney Crosby for his reaction to physical play, Rangers Coach John Tortorella took on Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the entire Penguins organization.
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Slap Shot: The New York Rangers Clinch the Eastern Conference. Now What?
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 10:35pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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A look ahead at the Rangers' last two regular-season games and the playoffs.
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Bazin Overcomes Injuries and UMass-Lowell Hockey Team Overcomes Odds
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 6:54pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Norm Bazin, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident in 2003, has led UMass-Lowell to the N.C.A.A. Division I men’s hockey tournament in his first year as the team’s coach.
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Avalanche 3, Rangers 1: Avalanche Goalie Varlamov Masters the Rangers
Posted: March 18th, 2012, 1:30am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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New York struggled to get the puck past Colorado goalie Semyon Varlamov, despite carrying the play for most of the game.
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Rangers 4, Hurricanes 2 : Not at Their Best, Rangers Find Way to Win
Posted: March 14th, 2012, 5:20pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The line of Brad Richards, Marian Gaborik and Carl Hagelin accounted for all of the Rangers’ goals and combined for 9 points.
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Rangers 4, Islanders 3 (OT): Rangers Beat Islanders in Overtime, 4-3
Posted: March 12th, 2012, 1:37am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Marian Gaborik’s power-play goal with 5.8 seconds left in overtime led the Rangers past the Islanders.
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Devils 4, Rangers 1: Devils Find Way to Beat Rangers’ Lundqvist
Posted: March 7th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Devils, who managed only 13 shots against the Rangers in their last meeting, scored 49 seconds into the game and had three goals in the third period.
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Steady Rangers Ready for Up-and-Down Bruins
Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 8:08pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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As the teams head into their game on Sunday afternoon, Boston Coach Claude Julien has been patient while Rangers Coach John Tortorella relentlessly pushes buttons.
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Rangers 2, Devils 0: Rangers Make the Most of Their Few Chances
Posted: February 28th, 2012, 11:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers had only 15 shots on goal, but Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 13 of the Devils’ shots for his eighth shutout of the season.
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Rangers Focus on Defense to Solve Problems on Offense
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers lead the Eastern Conference, but are struggling on the power play and have been shut out three times this month.
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Rangers Focus on Defense to Solve Problems on Offense
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:49pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers lead the Eastern Conference, but are struggling on the power play and have been shut out three times this month.
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Rangers 3, Capitals 2: Rangers Continue to Cruise With Victory Against Capitals
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Besides completing a perfect weekend with a victory against the Capitals, the Rangers were pleased that Brandon Prust scored his first goal since Oct. 20.
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Rangers’ Top Pick Makes Strides at Boston College
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 1:40am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Boston College’s top scorer is forward Chris Kreider, the Rangers’ first-round draft pick in 2009. He is pondering whether to stay in college or join the N.H.L.
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Rangers 4, Lightning 3 (OT): Rangers Beat Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-3, in Overtime
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Brad Richards scored with 2 minutes 23 seconds left in overtime to give the Rangers a victory Thursday over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Rangers 5, Flyers 2 : Rangers’ Mastery of Flyers Continues in Latest Testy Matchup
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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In another brutal matchup between rivals, Michael Del Zotto’s goal for the Rangers at 1:33 of the third period — 36 seconds after Wayne Simmonds tied the score — turned out to be the winner.
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Rangers’ Super Sunday Kicks Off With a Game Against Archrival Flyers
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 2:09pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Before they can sit down to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, the Rangers will face the rival Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden.
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Slap Shot: Unusual Problem: Rangers Have Too Many Forwards
Posted: January 30th, 2012, 7:29pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers, who play the Devils on Tuesday, have a logjam at forward, but it could come in handy at the trade deadline.
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Slap Shot: Bettman Says League Has Advanced Money to the Devils
Posted: January 28th, 2012, 11:26pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The financially troubled Devils have been advanced money by the N.H.L., Commissioner Gary Bettman said Saturday in Ottawa at a news conference after the league's Board of Governors meeting.
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Slap Shot: NBC Brings "Science of N.H.L. Hockey" to TVs and Classrooms
Posted: January 25th, 2012, 9:50pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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NBC News and NBC Sports have produced a series of 10 educational segments called, “Science of N.H.L. Hockey,” that will debut during coverage of the All-Star festivities this weekend.
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Rangers 3, Jets 0: At Break, Rangers Stand First in the East
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 10:59pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers scored in each period, and with a playoff berth seemingly secure, the Rangers can also strive to ensure home-ice advantage in the postseason.
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Rangers’ Rookie Hagelin Honed His Skills as a Standout at Michigan
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 1:09am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The rookie forward has made a quick ascent to the Rangers after setting himself up to get noticed by a college program.
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Slap Shot: Criticizing Government, Bruins' Thomas Skips White House Visit
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 11:19pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Tim Thomas, the M.V.P. in last year's playoffs and an active Republican, declined to visit the White House with the rest of the members of the Stanley Cup champions.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Bruins Extend Streak in Philadelphia With Shootout Win
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 1:39am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Andrew Ference of the Bruins was suspended for three games on Sunday for a check on Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh in overtime of the Rangers’ 3-2 victory Saturday in Boston.
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Slap Shot: Hit Takes Out Rangers Defenseman
Posted: January 21st, 2012, 6:46pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Andrew Ference could face supplementary discipline from the N.H.L. for a check on Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh in overtime of the Rangers' 3-2 win Saturday afternoon in Boston.
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Penguins 4, Rangers 1: Penguins Beat Rangers, 4-1
Posted: January 20th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Penguins were again without the injured Sidney Crosby, but his Pittsburgh teammates showed plenty of firepower against the Rangers.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks Weekly: Honoring the Underrated
Posted: January 16th, 2012, 8:19pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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A weekly review of the Rangers, Islanders and Devils.
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Slap Shot: Crosby Takes First Step in Second Concussion Comeback
Posted: January 13th, 2012, 8:22pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Penguins center Sidney Crosby said after his workout in Sunrise, Fla., that he feels better but is not yet symptom-free.
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Glen Sather’s Rangers Win With Home-Grown Approach
Posted: January 11th, 2012, 11:17pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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General manager Glen Sather, content to stay in the background, has turned the Rangers into a first-place team with strong drafts and player development.
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Rangers 2, Coyotes 1: Rangers Record Their 5th Straight Win
Posted: January 11th, 2012, 12:34am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Derek Stepan scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and after Henrik Lundqvist stopped Shane Doan, the Rangers had their 10th win in 11 games.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: All-Star Picks, '24/7' Three Stars, Weekly Grades
Posted: January 10th, 2012, 12:37am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Our weekly recap of the metropolitan area's three N.H.L. teams.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Win on Gaborik Goal in Overtime
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 1:24am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Marian Gaborik’s goal at 3 minutes 29 seconds of overtime gave the Rangers a 3-2 victory, their eighth in nine games, against the the Panthers.
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Slap Shot: Tortorella Fined for Winter Classic Comments
Posted: January 5th, 2012, 12:55am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Rangers Coach John Tortorella said his comments about referees after the Winter Classic were meant to be "tongue-in-cheek."
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Slap Shot: Tortorella Fined for Winter Classic Comments
Posted: January 5th, 2012, 12:55am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Rangers Coach John Tortorella said his comments about referees after the Winter Classic were meant to be "tongue-in-cheek."
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks Weekly: Holiday Break Grades and Analysis
Posted: December 24th, 2011, 10:37pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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As the metropolitan area's three N.H.L. teams take a three-day holiday break, our weekly recap and analysis runs earlier than usual.
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Slap Shot: Rangers, Flyers Ready for More HBO Close-Ups at the Garden
Posted: December 23rd, 2011, 8:59pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The television cameras will be there again, but for both the Rangers, Friday night's game is the focus.
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Rangers’ Del Zotto Rebounds With Help From Richards
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Michael Del Zotto, a third-year defenseman, is flourishing this season and Brad Richards’s guidance is a primary reason.
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Rangers’ Del Zotto Rebounds With Help From Richards
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 1:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Michael Del Zotto, a third-year defenseman, is flourishing this season and Brad Richards’s guidance is a primary reason.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks Weekly: Rangers Score at 19:59.9
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 3:57pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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A weekly recap of the metropolitan area's three hockey teams.
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Slap Shot: Plus/Minus: The N.H.L.'s Realignment Plan
Posted: December 6th, 2011, 6:38pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Pluses and minuses to the N.H.L.'s realignment plan, what it means for rivalries and the playoffs.
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Slap Shot: Ducks Look to Boudreau's Softer Touch for More Wins
Posted: December 1st, 2011, 5:58pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Bruce Boudreau's break between coaching two different teams was the shortest in N.H.L. history.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: Quarterly Report on the Rangers, Devils, Islanders
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 12:38am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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A look at the New York metropolitan area's three franchises at the quarter mark of the N.H.L. season.
NYT > Health
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For Ex-N.H.L. Linesman Dapuzzo, Recovery Doesn’t Stop When Injuries Heal
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 12:31am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Almost four years after sustaining severe head injuries in an N.H.L. game, the former linesman Pat Dapuzzo is working as a scout for the Maple Leafs. He continues to deal with depression.
NYT > Sports
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For Ex-N.H.L. Linesman Dapuzzo, Recovery Doesn’t Stop When Injuries Heal
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 12:31am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Almost four years after sustaining severe head injuries in an N.H.L. game, the former linesman Pat Dapuzzo is working as a scout for the Maple Leafs. He continues to deal with depression.
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Slap Shot: Islanders' Response to Late-Night Meeting? Another Blowout Loss
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 11:07pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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After being routed by Boston, the Islanders were trounced again in Sidney Crosby's return to action.
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Slap Shot: Rangers Surge Behind Balanced Scoring and Stalwart Defensemen
Posted: November 19th, 2011, 12:29am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers enter Saturday night's game in Montreal with a seven-game winning streak. Analysis of the keys to their success.
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N.H.L. Roundup: Two Late Goals Lift Rangers Over the Islanders
Posted: November 16th, 2011, 1:20am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Brad Richards broke a 2-2 tie late in the third period and Ryan Callahan added some insurance as the Rangers won their seventh straight.
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Rangers 4, Islanders 2: Rangers Win 7th Straight Against Floundering but Feisty Isles
Posted: November 16th, 2011, 12:37am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Brad Richards's goal with just under five minutes to play helped the Rangers win their seventh straight game.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: Rangers Are Perfect, Henrique Shines, the Coliseum Leaks
Posted: November 8th, 2011, 12:51am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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A good week for the New York Rangers--and good attendance for all three area N.H.L. teams.
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Slap Shot: With Friends in Both Places, Milbury Will Analyze Bruins-Islanders
Posted: November 7th, 2011, 11:48am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Mike Milbury is set to broadcast a game Monday night on Versus between the two N.H.L. franchises he worked for, the Bruins and the Islanders.
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Rangers 5, Canadiens 3: Rangers Hold Off Canadiens, 5-3
Posted: November 6th, 2011, 1:09am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Sean Avery returned to the lineup as the Rangers made the most of a fast start to defeat Montreal.
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Slap Shot: Rangers Ride Lundqvist to Another Shootout Victory
Posted: November 4th, 2011, 1:34pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The shootout victory has become routine for the Rangers. Whether they hang on to stay even with opponents or tie the score late, the Rangers enter the shootout for the win (and second standings point) feeling good about their chances. They have Henrik Lundqvist on their side.
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Slap Shot: Rangers Expect a Spark, but Not Too Much, From Avery's Return
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 12:08pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Sean Avery is expected to be in the Rangers' lineup on Thursday. But his impact could have a short shelf life.
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Slap Shot: Analysis: Rangers Still Not Sharp, But Win in Winnipeg
Posted: October 25th, 2011, 7:56am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers were not sharp, but still managed to beat the Jets in Winnipeg to wrap up their season-opening road trip.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: A Week of Underachievement, and a Bit of Cheating
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 9:19pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Our weekly review of the performances of the three local N.H.L. teams.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: Brodeur Aches, DiPietro Returns and Lundqvist Shines
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 9:04pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Devils' Martin Brodeur will miss 7-10 days with a shoulder injury, while Rick DiPietro resumes practicing with the Islanders and Henrik Lundqvist carries the Rangers to victory in Vancouver.
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Slap Shot: HBO Explores Link Between N.H.L. Fighting and Depression
Posted: October 18th, 2011, 1:24pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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HBO's "Real Sports" explores the issue of depression among N.H.L. enforcers.
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Kings 3, Rangers 2: Breaking Down the Rangers' Overtime Loss to the Kings
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 6:22pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers had a 2-1 lead in the third period, but new Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards tied the game with just under five minutes remaining in regulation.
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Slap Shot: Parise On His Contract Status, His Knee– and Batting Practice
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 2:36pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Zach Parise, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, says his knee feels good going into the N.H.L. season.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: Final Roster Decisions for the Rangers, Islanders and Devils
Posted: September 29th, 2011, 1:05am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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There are spots still open with a few exhibition games remaining. The Rangers will do their evaluating during games in Prague.
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Slap Shot: Connected by Facebook, Islanders Prospect Joins Fans for Night of Roller Hockey
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 6:13pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Kirill Kabanov gave some pickup roller hockey players and a few dozen spectators a night they would never forget.
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Slap Shot: Metro Pucks: Devils' DeBoer on Adam Larsson
Posted: September 27th, 2011, 7:37pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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After two weeks of training camp, including an eye-opening first period in his first preseason game last week against the Rangers, the Devils prospect Adam Larsson has not disappointed.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Top Free Agent Defensemen, Bruins' Second-Round Success, Draft Preview
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 2:28pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: The top defensemen on the free agent market, a draft preview and how the Bruins built through the draft.
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Slap Shot: Morning Skate: Final Predictions, Stopping the Sedins, Plus/Minus and Portland's Prospects
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 12:15pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Predictions for the Stanley Cup finals; negotiations between Zach Parise and the Devils could end in arbitration.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Devils' Candidates, Seguin Vies for Icetime, Tampa's Block Party
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 10:39am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: The Devils kick off their search for a new coach; Tampa Bay goes all in blocking shots; Boston's power play and use of Tyler Seguin come into question.
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Slap Shot: Morning Skate: Predators, Wings Do Not Quit, Holmgren Needs Goalie Change, Plus/Minus
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:28am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Predators, Red Wings fight off elimination, the Flyers fight off criticism of their goalies, NBC heartened by ratings jump in N.H.L. playoffs.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: New Life for Former Islanders, Crosby's Setback and Montreal's Gomez Problem
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 9:27am EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Former Islanders are finding new life in the N.H.L. playoffs with Tampa Bay, Sidney Crosby's concussion relapse, Montreal ponders what do with the underachieving Scott Gomez.
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Slap Shot: Game 7 Preview: Chicago at Vancouver
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 1:36pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Keys to victory in tonight's Game 7 between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks.
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Slap Shot: Game 7 Preview: Buffalo at Philadelphia
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 1:33pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Five keys to tonight's Game 7 between the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers.
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Slap Shot: Playoff Experience Is Not Rangers Defensemen's Strong Point
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 5:12pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The eight Rangers defensemen on the roster have played a combined 95 playoff games; the veteran Bryan McCabe accounts for 51.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Playoff Picks, Plus/Minus and Kovalchuk's Last Stand
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 1:17pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Predictions for the N.H.L.'s first-round playoff series.
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Slap Shot: Rangers Hope Thrashers Again Play Spoiler
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 11:37pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Thrashers played spoiler to the Rangers on Thursday night. Now the Rangers are counting on Atlanta on Friday.
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Slap Shot: Blocking Chara Shots, Rangers Boost Playoff Chances
Posted: April 5th, 2011, 2:58pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers have embraced the dangerous duty of blocking shots, as seen throwing themselves in front of Zdeno Chara slap shots during Monday night's victory over Boston.
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Slap Shot: Rangers' Young Defensemen Valuable in Playoff March
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 6:36pm EDT by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Rangers' playoff push is getting a major lift from its set of young defensemen.
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Slap Shot: Canadiens' Pacioretty Hospitalized After Check by Chara
Posted: March 9th, 2011, 3:51pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Montreal's Max Pacioretty remains in the hospital after a scary check by the Bruins' Zdeno Chara
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Slap Shot: Six Western Conference Players to Watch Down the Stretch
Posted: March 8th, 2011, 7:08pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Six N.H.L. players to watch during the playoff push in the Western Conference, including Anaheim goalie Dan Ellis, Minnesota forward Martin Havlat and Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Iginla's Milestone, Calder Race, Devils' Run by the Numbers
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 11:47am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Calgary's Jarome Iginla reached rarified territory, the race for the Calder Trophy is tight and how the Devils have streaked back into contention for a playoff berth.
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Slap Shot: N.H.L. Suspends 'Repeat Offender' Gillies 10 Games
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 8:06pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The N.H.L. handed the Islanders' Trevor Gillies a 10-game suspension for a hit that followed his nine-game suspension.
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Slap Shot: Six Eastern Conference Players to Watch Down the Stretch
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 9:28am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Six players to watch in the N.H.L. playoff push in the Eastern Conference.
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Slap Shot: Ovechkin's Solo Effort Leads to Overtime Goal
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 10:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Alex Ovechkin added to his highlight reel of dazzling goals with an overtime winner for the Capitals over the Islanders Tuesday night.
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Slap Shot: Burke Shows Kaberle Respect While Maximizing His Trade Value
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 10:43pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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In trading Tomas Kaberle to Boston for a prospect, a first-round pick and a conditional pick on Friday, Toronto General Manager Brian Burke pulled off a rarity in the business of hockey transactions: he got both aspects of a complicated deal right.
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Slap Shot: Byfuglien Commits to Thrashers, Even as Their Future Is Unclear
Posted: February 16th, 2011, 10:51am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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"It comes into play," he said of the rumors that the Thrashers could be sold and relocated. "But it's out of my control."
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Penguins Can Contend Without Malkin; Forsberg Returns
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 4:31pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Penguins push forward without Evgeni Malkin, Peter Forsberg returns to Colorado and Jarome Iginla likely to stay put in Calgary.
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Slap Shot: Franzen's Five Goals Stun Ottawa
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 12:19pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Detroit's Johan Franzen had never scored a hat trick in the regular season, until he scored five in a game Wednesday night.
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Slap Shot: In One Punch, Down Goes DiPietro
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 9:30am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Islanders Rick DiPietro might think better of starting his next fight after getting knocked out in one punch by the Penguins' Brent Johnson.
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Slap Shot: Winnipeg, Quebec Still Waiting for N.H.L.'s Return
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 9:26am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman told fans in Winnipeg and Quebec not to get their hopes up that a franchise will return.
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Slap Shot: Blake Joins Shanahan in N.H.L. Front Office
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 9:31am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The N.H.L. hired Rob Blake, another recently retired player, as a manager of its hockey operations staff.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Looking Ahead to Awards, Nabokov Bails, Gretzky at 50
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 11:07am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: A look ahead to post-season awards, Evgeni Nabokov refuses to report to Islanders after waiver claim, Braden Holtby saves Washington, Peter Forsberg ponders another comeback and Saku Koivu is warmly received in Montreal.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Quiet Rumor Mill; O'Reilly Scare; Penguins' Staal Shines
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 6:25pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Why the N.H.L. trade deadline isn't creating more buzz; Colorado's Ryan O'Reilly's scary crash turns out O.K.; Jordan Staal helps Penguins survive Sidney Crosby's absence.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Kings Ink Johnson, Crosby Lashes Out, Sharks Stumble
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 9:19am EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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Monday Morning Skate: Kings sign Jack Johnson, Sidney Crosby is angry over lack of suspensions, Mats Zuccarello becomes a shootout star for the Rangers and San Jose is having uncharacteristic regular-season issues.
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Slap Shot: Monday Morning Skate: Kane's Surprise, Winter Classic to Stay in Daylight, Lightning Upgrade in Goal
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 12:26pm EST by By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA
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The Winter Classic, which featured Washington beating Pittsburgh, was the star of the N.H.L. weekend, but Atlanta's Evander Kane scored the most unusual goal and Tampa Bay made a big move to upgrade its goaltending.