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What trade rumors? Callahan scores twice, Rangers beat Avs 5-1

Colorado Avalanche v New York Rangers

against the at Madison Square Garden on February 4, 2014 in New York City.

Jim McIsaac

Ryan Callahan has heard nothing but trade rumor talk the past couple days. Tonight he played like a guy who had a little extra motivation.

Callahan scored two first-period goals and added an assist on Brad Richards’ third period goal to give the New York Rangers a 5-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche. Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves to help keep some of his own critics quiet as well.

The win was the fourth in a row for the Rangers and after the rumor-filled time Callahan has had of late, his performance won’t do anything to cool off the narratives. After all, you could say his big game came at a time when he’s trying to help make the case for a huge extension or to help grease the wheels for a blockbuster trade ahead of the Olympic roster freeze.

Regardless of all that, it should help make the talk surrounding him before the Olympics only get that much louder.

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