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Rangers spank Maple Leafs for fifth straight win

Associated Press

Monday, October 12, 2009

NEW YORK -- A year ago, the New York Rangers might not have held on to the one-goal lead they carried into the third period. After a strong start that produced a two-goal edge, the Rangers let the Toronto Maple Leafs hang around and get close Monday night. A stern message from coach John Tortorella and a reliance on their newly honed conditioning produced a dominating final 20 minutes and a 7-2 victory. "We had a great start to the second period, but then it was like we stopped playing," forwa ...

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