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MONTREAL -- Its Brad Richards turn to be the old hand, tutoring his young New York Rangers teammates on what its like to win a Stanley Cup. It wasnt like that in 2004, when Richards and teammate Martin St. Louis won the Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. "This whole playoffs its been fun to do that," the 34-year-old Richards said Tuesday. "When I was in Tampa, Marty also, we didnt really have a clue what we were doing. "We were first time through it, leaning on other people, older people, asking them all the questions. Its fun to try to gather the group and talk about things. This group has come together so much and they ask a lot of questions. They make fun of us a lot for doing that, too, but its fun to try to help out that way." The Rangers are two wins away from a trip to the Stanley Cup final after taking the opening two games of the NHL Eastern Conference final from the Canadiens in Montreal. They swamped the flat-footed Canadiens 7-2 in the series opener on Monday afternoon, but then needed a 40-save effort from goalie Henrik Lundqvist to pull out a 3-1 win in a major Montreal push-back on Monday night. Game 3 is set for Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. In 2004, the Canadiens came back to beat Boston in the opening round but then were swept by the Lightning. This year, Montreal is again coming off a Game 7 win over the Bruins and is in danger of losing in four straight to the Rangers. That has Richards, a P.E.I. native who played junior hockey in Quebec with the 2000 Memorial Cup champion Rimouski Oceanic, and Montreal native St. Louis at 6-0 in career playoff games against the Canadiens. Their message to teammates who havent won a Cup is to not let the opportunity slip away. "Weve been to the conference final twice in three years, thats very rare," said Richards. "Look at teams around the league that you think are going to have chances to win Cups every year and it just doesnt happen. "Its very tough. I havent been back to a final since 04. I just try to hammer that stuff home." And despite taking the first two games on enemy ice, the conference final is far from over even if Montreals star goalie Carey Price is out with a suspected right knee injury for the rest of the series. The Canadiens had the puck most of the first period on Monday but came out of it down 2-1 due to an unlucky bounce on a shot from the red-hot Ryan McDonagh and blast on the rush from Rick Nash that was perhaps third-string goalie Dustin Tokarskis only big mistake. Montreal will no doubt come out hard again in Game 3. "Im sure they have more," said Richards. "And you dont always roll the dice that your goalies going to stop all those shots. "They could come with less and score two goals. You just never know. But youve got to give yourself an opportunity and thats by holding onto pucks and getting it down the other end. We did that in Game 1, but in Game 2... youre playing with fire is what Im trying to say." Montreal coach Michel Therrien said his team is confident it can still win the series if it gives up fewer odd-man rushes and keeps up the fast-paced game it brought on Monday night. "I believe that we will turn it around," said Therrien. "Yes, the first game was tough for us emotionally and physically. "We didnt get much time between Game 7 (against Boston) and Game 1 (against the Rangers), and it was an afternoon game. It shows in the result. But I thought we regrouped really well. We were a team that played with a lot of energy, that was pushing the pace, and we played a solid game." Therrien spoke to the media on a conference call while his players took what he said was a much-needed day off. They will practice on Tuesday before flying to New York. "The only thing that were going to focus on is to make sure weve got another solid game in New York," he said. "You get one win and after that, the momentum can change really quickly in the playoffs." There is also the chance of fatigue setting in on the Rangers, whose first two rounds went seven games each. Therrien touched off a debate by giving Tokarski his first NHL playoff start over regular backup Peter Budaj, who let in three goals on eight shots after subbing for Price in the third period of the series opener. It seemed like a hunch. The 24-year-old Tokarski, who has played only 10 NHL regular season games over five years with Tampa Bay and Montreal, has a history of winning championships at the junior and AHL levels, while Budaj has a career 0-2-0 NHL playoff record. It appeared Therrien will stick with Tokarski, at least for Game 3. He said Tokarski played well and wasnt the reason they lost. He also liked what he saw of Alex Galchenyuk, who missed the final two games of the regular season and the first 12 playoff games with a knee problem. The gifted forward taken third overall in the 2012 draft skated on left wing on the second line with Tomas Plekanec and Thomas Vanek. "For a guy that hadnt played for six weeks, I thought he did well," said Therrien. "Especially because this is not regular season pace, this is a playoff pace. "I thought Alex was capable, made some plays. The more the series goes on, the more were going to see Alex get better and better." It should be a happy homecoming for Rangers sniper Nash, who was without a goal in the playoffs and endured some booing in New York before the team got to Montreal. Then he scored in each of the first two games. "Ive tried to stay positive through this whole thing," said Nash. "The teams winning, and thats all I care about. "But I want to do what I can to help the team win, and its frustrating when you cant help offensively and youre supposed to." After Game 2, coach Alain Vigneault said he had an inkling that Montreal would start Tokarski, who he referred to as "that gentleman." Asked if he had another inkling for Game 3, Vigneault said: "I do, but Im not willing to share it with you." Gerald McCoy Jersey . Replay backed him up. Adeiny Hechavarria immediately followed the ruling with a go-ahead sacrifice fly for the Miami Marlins, who held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday completing a three-game sweep. Chris Conte Jersey .Connor Graham, Alex Lintuniemi and Sam Studnicka also scored for Ottawa (11-8-2). 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Highlights of the Lightnings victory over Celtic Dragons Corbin has embraced her new challenge, impressing in Monday nights win over Celtic Dragons, but still yearns for a place in head coach Tracey Nevilles England set-up.With scheduled games against Australia and South Africa this summer, Corbin is seeking a call-up and retains ambitious plans for the future.She told Sky Sports: I want to be part of the next Commonwealth Games and World Cup which is 2018 and 2019, which is what Im looking forward to. Ive always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, Ill be absolutely over the moon. Kadeen Corbin Obviously there are England games beforehand, so Im looking to be in that squad, be in that team, and put my best foot forward. I cannot dwell on what happened whenn I didnt get to the World Cup.ddddddddddddIve got to move forward and make sure Im still a part of that team.Youve got to put it in their heads that youre still there and ready to go. Ive always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, Ill be absolutely over the moon. Jade Clarke left Lougborough to link up with Adelaide Thunderbirds Loughborough have been forced to cope without centre Jade Clark following her surprise move to Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ ChampionshipThis switch sparked fresh debate about whether English players can benefit from a spell in the southern hemisphere and Corbin admits it would be a dream to test herself against top stars in Australia and New Zealand.I would love to go to the ANZ. That is a big dream to have, said Corbin. They are the best leagues in the world. If I ever have the chance to, I would love to go. Youre playing against the top two countries in the world, and its a good experience to have as well. Sasha Corbin is facing a long spell on the sidelines Another blow for Loughborough and England was the loss of Corbins sister Sasha, who has been ruled out for the season after injuring her anterior cruciate ligament.Kadeen has overcome the same knee injury and is confident her older sibling will make a successful comeback.Shes good, shes recovering well, said Kadeen. Finally now partial weight bearing, so shes slowly putting her foot on the floor. Shes very positive about it and knowing that Ive been through it too, shes been positive about the outcome.England netball is completely taking care of her. Shes had her op, which was good, and now shes on her rehab stage. She will definitely come back stronger and raring to go to hit the court. Watch Team Bath take on Celtic Dragons in the Vitality Netball Superleague this Monday night, starting at 7.30pm on Sky Sports 4. 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