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What a Difference a Gomez Makes
The Rangers' recent play had tailspin written all over it. Consecutive dispiriting losses to Vancouver at home and to a dreadful Ottawa team on the road featured major defensive lapses and few threats to score. So center Scott Gomez's return to their lineup for Monday night after missing five ...
Gomez tests ankle at Rangers practice
newsday.com — GREENBURGH, N.Y. - As the rest of the Rangers went through their regular paces yesterday, Colton Orr had a special task: to see if Scott Gomez's injured ankle could hold up to contact. (more) Gomez tests ankle at Rangers practice
Gomez sparks Rangers to win in his return
Gomez sparks Rangers to win in his return
newsday.com — Chris Drury said Scott Gomez was flying. Brandon Dubinsky said Gomez had a calming effect on the team. Dan Girardi said simply: "He makes things happen." (more) Gomez sparks Rangers to win in his return
Gomez ready to return to Rangers | lohud.com | The Journal News
lohud.com — GREENBURGH - There wasn't too much to celebrate around the Rangers the day after they dropped their second straight game, to Ottawa, on Saturday. But there was at least the encouraging sight of Scott Gomez back on the ice, skating with his teammates. ... (more) Gomez ready to return to Rangers | lohud.com | The ...
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Gomez Links: No More Panic, Trickle Down & the Difference
The New York Rangers Blog — Stan Fischler at MSG.com says that Scott Gomez' return has put any panic in Rangersville to sleep. While Sam Weinman at The Rangers Report gives himself credit for making the case before last night's game that Gomez' return could have a trickle down effect. Lynn Zinser at Slap Shot also looks at the difference Gomez makes in the Rangers line-up.

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