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NHL: N.Y. Rangers 4, Boston 3 (OT)

BOSTON, April 8 (UPI) -- Michael Nylander scored his second goal of the game 40 seconds into overtime Saturday, lifting the New York Rangers to a 4-3 win over Boston.

Jaromir Jagr had a goal and two assists, Nylander added an assist, Tom Poti had two assists and Kevin Weekes made 23 saves for the Rangers (44-21-12) -- who have won three straight and five of their last six games to reach 100 points for the sixth time in franchise history.

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Jagr's 53rd goal of the season set a team record, breaking the previous mark of 52 set by Adam Graves during New York's Stanley Cup season of 1993-94.

Brad Boyes scored two goals; Glen Murray, Brad Stuart, Brad Isbister, Yan Stastny and Patrice Bergeron added assists; and goaltender Tim Thomas made 21 saves for the Bruins (29-35-14), who have lost five of their last six games.

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