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Count Rangers coach John Tortorella as one person that does not subscribe to the theory that a team that plays 14 games through the first two rounds can't win the Stanley Cup.

Even before the Rangers' latest stretch -- two losses in the past three games -- coach John Tortorella saw his team's intensity dipping. Now, in the "short strokes" of the season, he'd like to see them toughen up mentally. "It needs to ratchet up ...

Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

At a glance: The Rangers remain on top of the Eastern Conference standings - leading the 2nd place Boston Bruins by three points - but enter Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning following Tuesday's tough 1-0 loss to the Devils. The Rangers...

At a glance: With four straight wins, the Rangers will attempt to keep their streak intact as they conclude a two-game Southeast swing against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday. Fueled by standout performances from their biggest stars, the Rangers hav...

Coveted free agent Brad Richards has agreed to a deal with the New York Rangers.

Vincent Lecavalier had two goals and an assist and Brad Richards scored a tiebreaking power-play goal early in the third period as the Lightning beat the Coyotes 5-3.

TAMPA BAY 6, DALLAS 3

Brad Richards can finally forget about last year's playoffs.

It's doubtful Tampa Bay would still be playing without Brad Richards' important contributions.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Brad Richards scored twice and Nikolai Khabibulin made 28 saves Tuesday as the Lightning beat the Flyers 4-2 to move within one win of their first Stanley Cup finals.

Brad Richards had a goal and two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 Wednesday night for their sixth straight win. Chicago left wing Kyle Calder broke his left leg and likely is out for the season.

The Tampa Bay Lightning sent the Pittsburgh Penguins to their eighth straight loss with a 5-1 victory Thursday night.

TAMPA BAY 3, FLORIDA 2 (OT)

Nikolai Khabibulin made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season and 30th overall, and Brad Richards scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 Tuesday night.

Brad Richards had three assists and five different players tallied as the Tampa Bay Lightning posted a 5-3 triumph over the New York Rangers.