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The Rangers were just a minute away from winning their third straight game, but the Avs tied it with 1:13 left, then won it late in overtime.

The center, who has struggled most of the season, took a six-game point streak into Tuesday's game in Colorado.

But coach Peter Laviolette wasn't ready or willing to confirm if either player will be in the lineup on Tuesday night.

The 6-6 forward, who has played in every game this season, scored the winner in the Rangers' victory in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The victory lifted the Rangers back to the NHL's version of .500 (20-20-2).

17-year-old shortstop from the Dominican Republic got a $5 million signing bonus.

The Islanders were shut out for the sixth time on Tuesday; their power play has not scored since Dec. 10.

The Islanders spoke about making up lost ground in the standings, then didn't do enough to gain any.

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