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Depleted Rangers need unsung players to step up

Quick ReadThe Rangers did salvage a point in the 4-3 overtime loss to the Leafs.

New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (second from

Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri | New York Rangers center Brian Boyle (second from right) celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game during the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden. (Oct. 15, 2010)

Arthur Staple

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The Rangers set about making Madison Square Garden a tough place for opponents to play.

They made it much tougher on themselves Friday night. The Rangers did salvage a point in the 4-3 overtime loss to the Leafs, and fourth-line center Brian Boyle's two third-period goals were something to build on.

But there were already too many losses. Chris Drury, returning after missing the first...

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