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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brian Gionta runs into the New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.Adam Hunger

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski blocks a shot on goal during the first period.Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens left wing Rene Bourque moves the puck against New York Rangers centre Dominic Moore during the first period.Adam Hunger

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Montreal Canadiens centre David Desharnais tries to wrap the puck around the goal as New York Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh defends and goalie Henrik Lundqvist looks on during the first period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher handles the puck as New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello falls to the ice during the first period.Adam Hunger

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New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider shoots the puck against Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski during the first period.Adam Hunger

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher passes the puck against New York Rangers defenceman Dan Girardi in the first period.Adam Hunger

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New York Rangers defenceman Kevin Klein (8) and right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) battle Montreal Canadiens centre Daniel Briere for the puck during the first period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers centre Brian Boyle checks Montreal Canadiens left wing Rene Bourque during the first period.Andy Marlin

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New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider pushes Montreal Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges to the ice during the first period.Andy Marlin

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Montreal Canadiens centre Tomas Plekanec battles New York Rangers centre Brad Richards along the boards during the first period.Andy Marlin

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban (76) sits on the ice after being upended during the first period.Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) snags a shot on goal by the Montreal Canadiens during the first period.Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski makes a save on a shot by New York Rangers left wing Carl Hagelin during the second period.Adam Hunger

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New York Rangers left wing Benoit Pouliot looks to pass the puck off against Montreal Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek during the second period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges (26) battles for the puck against the boards with New York Rangers centre Brad Richards (19) during the second period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Montreal Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek (20) during the second period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save on a shot by Montreal Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek during the second period.Adam Hunger

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New York Rangers centre Brian Boyle (22) celebrates with teammates after center Dominic Moore (28) scored a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period.Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers left wing Benoit Pouliot handles the puck in front of Montreal Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek during the second period.Andy Marlin

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New York Rangers centre Dominic Moore and defenceman Marc Staal block a shot by Montreal Canadiens centre Tomas Plekanec during the second period.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens centre David Desharnais (51) chases the puck against New York Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh (27) and centre Dominic Moore (28) during the third period.Adam Hunger

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher and New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis battle for the puck during the third period.Andy Marlin

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrates beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.Andy Marlin

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) reacts after loosing to the New York Rangers 1-0 in Game 6.Adam Hunger

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The New York Rangers celebrate beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.Adam Hunger

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Montreal Canadiens fans react following their team's loss to the New York Rangers in game six of the NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup final at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Thursday, May 29, 2014.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrates after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.Adam Hunger

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Streamers drop from the ceiling as hockey fans celebrate the Rangers 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Thursday, May 29, 2014, in New York.Frank Franklin II/The Associated Press

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The New York Rangers pose with the Prince of Whales Trophy after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.Adam Hunger

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