The New York Rangers had their backs against the wall tonight. One loss, and they would be eliminated from playoff contention. One win in overtime, and it would make things interesting. One win in regulation, and they would tie the Flyers in the standings and make Sunday’s game a do-or-die for both teams. The Rangers forced the latter.
After a moving, and always inspiring pre-game ceremony featuring the paralyzed NYPD hero Steven McDonald, and the Rangers' Extra Effort Award going to Ryan Callahan, the crowd was revved up and ready to go for the biggest game of the season.
It seemed early that the Flyers would put a damper on the festivities when Mike Richards scored just forty seconds into the game. But the Rangers would respond seven minutes later with a Chris Drury power ...
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New York Rangers Defeat Flyers; Set Up Epic Sunday Afternoon Showdown
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Greg Caggiano in NHLComments Off on New York Rangers Defeat Flyers; Set Up Epic Sunday Afternoon Showdown