Martin Biron will start in goal, and Steve Eminger will replace rookie defenseman Stu Bickel, when the Rangers (33-13-5) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (23-24-5) at the Garden Thursday night looking to rebound from Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to the Devils.   Biron has not played the past three games …

Through the mist of the boards, The Captain Mark Messier (l.) prepares to pepper The King Henrik Lundqvist with wrist shots at Thursday morning’s optional skate in Greenburgh. Behind Messier hangs the retired jersey of goaltender Mike Richter and the banner commemorating Messier’s Stanley Cup …

The Rangers often talk about their identity. Coach John Tortorella has helped craft a team whose consistency stems from defense, physicality and hustle.
The success is undeniable. The style is endearing. But prized free-agent signing Brad Richards still is having issues figuring out how best to utilize his strengths on…

They come to work at the rink every day, strapping on their hard hats, putting on their Black-and-Blue shirts, committed to improving, not even needing to proclaim that they’re All In, because that’s evident to anyone who watches the way they play.
A year after Tim Mara bought…

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Forwards Brian Boyle, Brad Richards, and Rangers captain Ryan Callahan were the Mercedes-Benz Stars of the game after beating Tampa Bay in OT.

The Rangers hold off the Tampa Bay big guns to secure a point and head for overtime on Feb. 9 in the Foxwoods Final Five (visit foxwoods.com).