Arthur Staple

Bruins coach Claude Julien not concerned about loss to Rangers

newsday.com — BOSTON -- The Bruins regrouped with their practice here Friday, though there wasn't much to regroup from. Coach Claude Julien didn't see his team's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 4 as something to be quickly erased, just a back-and-forth game in which the Bruins didn't play as consistently or as strongly as they did in building a 3-0 series lead.

Rangers need to buy out underperforming Brad Richards

newsday.com — It wouldn't be a statement game for the Rangers without a memorable statement from the Rangers' coach. John Tortorella made one of the tougher decisions he's had to make in not only his four-plus seasons behind the Rangers' bench but in the decade-plus he's been coaching in the NHL, nine of those spent coaching Brad Richards.

Rangers need to buy out underperforming Brad Richards

newsday.com — It wouldn't be a statement Rangers game without a memorable statement from the Rangers coach. John Tortorella made one of the tougher decisions he's had to make in not just his four-plus seasons behind the Rangers bench but in the decade-plus he's been coaching in the NHL, eight of those spent coaching Brad Richards.

Anton Stralman likely not available for Rangers in Game 4

newsday.com — GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Anton Stralman may not appear to be a crucial part of the Rangers defense, but his likely absence in Thursday's Game 4 will certainly be felt.

Rangers not getting job done

newsday.com — Pick your reason why the Rangers are staring at a chasm in this series with the Bruins. Not tough enough on the forecheck. Not tight enough in their own zone. Not effective enough on the power play. Not lucky enough to get the bigger bounces. Whichever one you choose, it's not enough.

Rangers defense not getting job done

newsday.com — Pick your reason why the Rangers are staring at a chasm in this series with the Bruins. Not tough enough on the forecheck. Not tight enough in their own zone. Not effective enough on the power play. Not lucky enough to get the bigger bounces. Whichever one you choose, it's simply not enough.