Gaborik's 2 goals, 2½ minutes apart in 3rd period, lift Rangers past Ovechkin's Caps 4-3October 8th, 2009 Gaborik's 2 goals lead Rangers past Capitals 4-3WASHINGTON — Marian Gaborik scored two goals about 2½ minutes apart in the third period, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night in a rematch of the teams' wild playoff series. Washington led 3-2 in the third period after consecutive goals by Nicklas Backstrom, before Gaborik tied the game at the 8:09 mark.
Senators-Rangers SumsOctober 3rd, 2009 Senators-Rangers Sums
Ottawa 0 1 1—2N.Y. Rangers 0 3 2—5First Period_None.
Rangers-Penguins SumsOctober 2nd, 2009 Rangers-Penguins Sums
N.Y. Rangers 1 0 1—2Pittsburgh 1 2 0—3First Period_1, Pittsburgh, Malkin 1 (Gonchar, Goligoski), 7:48 (pp).
Rangers OF Marlon Byrd leaves in 1st inning after baserunning injurySeptember 30th, 2009 Rangers' Byrd leaves after baserunning injuryANAHEIM, Calif. — Marlon Byrd has left the Texas Rangers' game at Los Angeles in the first inning after injuring himself while attempting to beat out a grounder.
Rangers-Capitals SumsSeptember 30th, 2009 Rangers-Capitals Sums
N.Y. Rangers 0 2 2—4Washington 1 0 2—3First Period_1, Washington, Semin 5 (Pothier), 9:18.
Capitals-Rangers SumsSeptember 24th, 2009 Capitals-Rangers Sums
Washington 0 2 0—2N.Y. Rangers 0 2 1—3First Period_None.
Rask tops Rangers again, backstops Bruins' 2-1 preseason victorySeptember 15th, 2009 Boston's Rask beats Rangers againNEW YORK — Tuukka Rask made 31 saves in a rare complete-game preseason effort, and prospect Zach Hamill scored a first-period goal in the Boston Bruins' 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Rask, who stopped 35 Rangers shots on Jan.
Rockies RHP Jose Contreras leaves game in third inning with right quadriceps injurySeptember 10th, 2009 Jose Contreras leaves game with quadriceps injuryDENVER — Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Contreras has strained his right quadriceps while trying to beat out a grounder in the third inning against Cincinnati. Contreras attempted to speed up halfway down the line Thursday after Reds shortstop Paul Janish bobbled the ball, but was out by a couple of steps.
Rangers 5, Blue Jays 2September 1st, 2009 Rangers 5, Blue Jays 2
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Texas Rangers, potentially on the block, offering ticket deals as season reaches final stretchAugust 4th, 2009 Texas Rangers offering ticket discountsARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers, who have cut several staff members from their front office and may be sold, are offering a ticket discount for weekday games in August and September as they try to capture their first AL West title in 10 years. The Rangers said Tuesday that the discount can reach up to 75 percent, depending on the seats.
Rupp leaves Devils to add physical presence to PenguinsJuly 2nd, 2009 Penguins, often without enforcer, add RuppPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs. Rupp, 29, essentially plays the same role as forward Eric Godard, who was deactivated for all of the Stanley Cup champions' playoff games.
Gaborik leaves Wild, signs multiyear deal with RangersJuly 2nd, 2009 Gaborik signs with Rangers, leaving WildNEW YORK — Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. One day after trading Gomez and the five years and $33.5 million left on his contract to the Montreal Canadiens, the Rangers signed the 27-year-old Gaborik away from the Minnesota Wild with a five-year, $37.5 million deal.
Tough guy Colton Orr signs leaves Rangers for four-year deal with Maple LeafsJuly 1st, 2009 Former Rangers enforcer Orr signs with Maple LeafsTORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing some much needed muscle into their lineup with the signing of former New York Rangers enforcer Colton Orr. The Maple Leafs and Orr agreed to terms on a four-year deal Wednesday shortly after the NHL's free-agent shopping season began at noon.
IndyCar veteran Jaques Lazier steps in to help IRL newcomer Team 3GJune 18th, 2009 Lazier steps in to help out Team 3GDES MOINES, Iowa — Jaques Lazier has found a home with Team 3G after a two-year absence from IRL racing. The team recently signed Lazier as a midseason replacement for Stanton Barrett, and Lazier will try to pick up his second career win Sunday at the Iowa 250.
Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameMay 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez leaves with leg injuryCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The Indians said X-rays were negative and that Martinez is listed day to day with a contusion.