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Move On and Focus

Found April 06, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brooks Orpik,  Derek Stepan,  John Tortorella
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins,  New York Rangers,  Washington Capitals,  Florida Panthers
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There really is not too much to say regarding the New York Rangers’ 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins last night. Yes, we can easily rehash Penguins’ defenseman Brooks Orpik’s hit on Derek Stepan and also what Rangers’ head coach John Tortorella had to say about it. With that said, it does not make sense to go over it again as we all know what was done and what was said and we all have an opinion on it. Instead, it is time to shift our focus to the last regular season game tomorrow night against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals managed to clinch a playoff spot last night with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and are just two points behind the Panthers for the top spot in the Southeast Division. The Capitals will play hard tomorrow night to try and clinch the division and home ice in the first round of the playoffs. This is a team that knows how to put the puck in the net, even though they have not done enough of that this season. Continue reading "Move On and Focus...
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