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	The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night.
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Alexis Lafreniere and Will Cuylle scored for the Rangers, who were outshot 49-29 and had their winning streak ended at three games.

Rangers lose to Flames despite Shesterkin's 46 saves

K'Andre Miller entered Thursday's game with one goal, two assists and a minus-2 rating. His career average is eight goals and 23 assists.

Rangers' Miller disappointed with his numbers

He had a goal Tuesday and assisted on Kreider's winner as the Rangers beat the Canucks.

Uptick in Zibanejad's play biggest positive in Rangers' win streak 

It's Chris Kreider's ninth goal of the season and Igor Shesterkin makes a great save to preserve a one-goal lead.

Kreider's goal beats Canucks for Rangers' third straight win

Chytil suffered what the team called an upper-body injury after running into Miller in a game against San Jose last Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

Chytil avoids concussion; rejoins Rangers in Calgary

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After scoring 34 points in his most recent game, Cam Johnson had 37 points and hit nine three-pointers.

Cam Johnson drops 37, but Nets fall to 76ers in NBA Cup play

Ramirez, who will still be just 22 years old in 2025, never quite learned to hit in the pro ranks.

Mets cut former top prospect Ramirez, plus two others

From the owner's meddling to the quarterback's regression to the poor coaching, it all adds up to one of the franchise's most disappointing seasons. 

Anatomy of a lost season for Jets

It's also hoped that Simmons is getting more comfortable asserting himself. Coach Jordi Fernandez wants him to shoot more and Simmons is still turning down shots to find open teammates.

Nets' Simmons still looking to ignite his offensive game

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