NHL

Rangers, Devils push toward playoffs

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist deflects a shot with his blocker during the second period.

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Henrik Lundqvist (30), Marc Staal (18) and Brian Boyle (22) of the New York Rangers, and Scott Hartnell (19) of the Philadelphia Flyers look to the corner of the net during a second period power-play.

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen (44) checks New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik (10) during the third period.

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The New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh, left, sends the Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell to the ice with a check during the third period.

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New York Rangers winger Brandon Prust (L) fights with Philadelphia Flyers winger Zac Rinaldo (36) during the first period.

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New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov reacts after getting hurt during the first period.

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The Devils' Cam Janssen fights with the Islanders' Michael Haley (18) in the first pediod.

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Andrew MacDonald (47) and Al Montoya (35) of the New York Islanders defend against Zach Parise (9) of the New Jersey Devils.

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Steve Bernier (18) hits Andrew MacDonald (47) of the New York Islanders into the boards.

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Islanders' goalie Al Montoya (35) is scored on by Devils' center Patrik Elias (26) (not pictured) in the first period.

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Matt Donovan (46) of the New York Islanders skates in his first NHL game against the New Jersey Devils. Donovan is the first NHL player in history to be born in Oklahoma.

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Travis Zajac (19) of the New Jersey Devils hits Travis Hamonic (3) of the New York Islanders.