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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a save on a breakaway by New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) during the third period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tuukka Rask, Bruins eliminate Rangers with win in Game 5

Saturday, May 25, 2013

BOSTON — Claude Julien decided not to give his goalie a pep talk after a pratfall in the crease handed the Rangers a goal that had the potential to turn the series around. Instead, the Bruins coach waited until after Tuukka Rask responded with 28 saves to help Boston beat New York 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday and advance … 0

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, center, reacts as the winning-goal goes past Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, while Dougie Hamilton looks on during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Refocused Tuukka Rask ready for Rangers, Game 5

Friday, May 24, 2013

BOSTON — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television. “I saw it in my head, too,” he said Friday, a day after he fell in the crease and allowed a goal that helped the New York Rangers stay alive in the Eastern … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask watches as the winning goal by New York Rangers' Chris Kreider gets past him during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York.The Rangers defeated the Bruins 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bruins fail to hold the lead twice, fall in overtime

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK — Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team’s season. Kreider deftly steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with … 0

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Cody Baglow, left, and Jonathan Traester of Amherst celebrate after Amherst scores Friday against Northampton during a lacrosse game at Northampton High School. SARAH CROSBY Amherst eliminates rival Northampton from playoff contention
Craig Murdock, Bridge Street School physical education teacher, and second grader C.J. Ryznic take a lap around the playground during recess Wednesday as part of the "Feelin' Good" walking program. Many students run the first two laps for one "punch" on their mile marker card. Twenty punches fills the card and marks five miles completed. KEVIN GUTTING Running buddies
About 350 people attended the annual Health and Safety Fair held Thursday at the Northampton Senior Center. The event offered information about the services and resources — including respite, adult day programs, and in-home care — that are available in this area. Those who attended were also able to learn about specific health conditions; here, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School student Paige Petersen of Huntington, 16, checks a blood pressure reading for Janice Cromack of Hadley. SARAH CROSBY Getting a checkup
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