Chicago Blackhawks defeat New York Rangers, 2-1

It was a harsh way to lose, and now comes a harsh send-off as the Rangers made a somewhat surprising move Thursday in an effort to get a prized rookie back on track.

The Rangers demoted Matt Gilroy to AHL Hartford, the move coming less than 24 hours after the freshman defenseman was toasted by the Blackhawks' Dustin Byfuglien for the game-winning overtime goal in the Blueshirts' bitter 2-1 loss on Wednesday night in Chicago. That play was the culmination of a nightmaris...

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