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GREENBURGH, N.Y. --For Rangers defenseman Marc Staal, his improvement on the offensive side of the puck correlates with confidence. "I'm feeling confident with the puck when I'm out there. If I can be solid defensively and add (offense) in whenev...

After Thursday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay, Rangers forward Rick Nash acknowledged they needed to go on a run. "We have to get streaky," Nash said. "I think if we just build momentum off of tonight and carry it into the next one, we were doing a lot ...

As Barry Melrose watched the Rangers play the last three games without Rick Nash, the star forward who is on IR with an undisclosed injury, he kept having flashbacks. "They're reverting to the team from last year that scored very little and relied...

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Rick Nash is eligible to come off the IR and make his return for the Rangers. Only he wasn't anywhere to be found on Monday. The forward did not practice Monday and it does not appear that he will be playing Tuesday against ...

After slow starts, Derek Stepan and Carl Hagelin are starting to find their grooves. Rangers coach John Tortorella praised the pair after the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Lightning on Sunday. The two played on the first line, alongside Rick Nash, and...

As the Rangers try to fix their anemic power play, one that is scoring on 10 percent of its chances, the coaching staff is handing the keys to the players. If Rick Nash wants to be at the point, he can. If Brad Richards decides he wants the puck, ...

Feb. 28 can't come soon enough for Carl Hagelin. That's when he'll get his next crack against the Lightning, the team that has brought out his best on offensive in this shortened season. Hagelin notched a pair of goals and an assist against Tam...

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- John Tortorella wants to see a mental adjustment from the Rangers. "We have to be stronger mentally. Everything starts there," Tortorella said Friday. "I think that's where this team has really grown as far as its approach and...

The scoreboard on Sunday was far more important to Rick Nash than his first goal as a Ranger. "I'd rather have the two points [for a win]. That doesn't mean much," Nash said after the New York Rangers fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-3, in their...

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Rick Nash finally got to work with his "perfect" team. The Rangers opened up camp on Sunday -- and their biggest offseason acquisition had his first official practice. "It's exciting to finally be out there together officia...