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The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to go into the NHLs holiday break on a winning note when they take on the New York Rangers in an Original Six matchup at Madison Square Garden. Navy Blue Doug Baldwin Elite Womens Jersey . You can listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 or on tsn.ca/toronto at 7pm et. The Maple Leafs lost for the third time in four games their last time out, dropping Saturdays shootout decision against the visiting Detroit Red Wings. The 5-4 loss was also the sixth setback in eight games for Toronto, which went 1-1-1 during its recent three-game homestand. Toronto overcame a 3-1 deficit after 20 minutes to grab a 4-3 lead in the third period before Detroits Tomas Tatar potted the equalizer with 6:16 remaining in regulation. "Obviously, we didnt have a very good first period," said Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle. "We score the first goal and then we basically stood around for the rest of the period and watched them do their thing." Daniel Alfredsson and Pavel Datsyuk both scored during the shootout to lift the Red Wings to victory in a preview of the 2014 Winter Classic. Former Maple Leaf Jonas Gustavsson did not allow a goal in the shootout after making 19 saves through overtime for Detroit. Joffrey Lupul recorded a goal and an assist in the loss, while Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson and David Clarkson also scored for the Maple Leafs. Toronto goaltender Jonathan Bernier made 25 saves in relief of James Reimer, who was pulled after the first period. Bernier is expected to start in goal against the Rangers tonight. Also, Paul Ranger will draw back in on defence replacing John-Michael Liles, while Colton Orr returns to the lineup in favour of Troy Bodie. The Maple Leafs have lost nine of their last 10 road games heading into this evenings game. Overall, Toronto is just 6-8-3 as the visiting club this season. The Rangers have a 2-4-2 record on a nine-game homestand, but the Blueshirts posted one of those two wins in Sundays 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Carl Hagelin broke a tie in the second period and New York cruised to the victory from there. "We rolled four lines, each time playing very smart and simple," said New York head coach Alain Vigneault. "They were doing great things with the puck." Cam Talbot, who starts in goal for the Rangers tonight, made 24 saves for the Rangers in his first start since Dec. 2. Talbot is now 7-2-0 with a 1.67 goals against average on the season. The Rangers, who are just 7-10-2 on home ice this season, will play their next five games on the road after completing the homestand tonight. The Rangers have won two straight home meetings against Toronto, but the clubs have split the last six encounters at MSG. New York has taken four of five overall from the Leafs, who are facing the Rangers for the first time this season. White Malcolm Smith Elite Mens Jersey . Later, his catcher delivered the deciding stroke. Price struck out 10 in his Detroit debut and was long gone when Alex Avila homered in the 12th inning to lift the Tigers over the New York Yankees 4-3 Tuesday night. White Steven Hauschka Limited Road Jersey . - Alex Gordon went from a bust to busting the bank. CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Mets said goodbye to popular outfielder Carlos Beltran in the clubhouse, then pulled themselves together and won without him. Time to move on. Beltran told his teammates that hed accepted a trade to San Francisco shortly before Wednesday nights game, leaving a big hole in the New York lineup. Lucas Duda took his spot in the outfield and homered in an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Days of speculation about the All-Stars future ended with congratulatory handshakes on the field after a third straight win. "Were exhausted by it," manager Terry Collins said. "Were exhausted talking about it." Early on Wednesday, Beltran got 24 hours to decide whether to approve the trade to the Giants, who need another slugger in their quest for a second straight World Series title. The Mets got their answer shortly before the game. "He came over and shook everybodys hands and said thank you," outfielder Angel Pagan said. Beltran was on his way to join the Giants in Philadelphia, where they finish their series on Thursday night. The deal was expected to be announced in the morning. The Reds struggled after popular outfielder Jonny Gomes was traded to Washington right before the start of their game on Tuesday night. Cincinnati committed three errors in an 8-6 loss. No such letdown by the Mets. "Obviously, were a better team with Carlos Beltran," said Mike Pelfrey (6-9), who pitched a seven-hitter for his second complete game of the season. "Its unfortunate. But were going to go out there continuing to compete and continuing to win. "Somebody in here said, Hey, lets make the playoffs, too. Thats motivation." Duda will get a lot more time in right field with Beltran gone. The rookie homered off Bronson Arroyo (7-9), who couldnt extend his long run of success against the Mets. David Wright also homered and drove in four runs. Daniel Murphy had a career-high four hits. The Mets have won the first three games in the series against a Reds team thats turned uncharacteristically sloppy. They had another error -- their ffourth in the last two games -- and a passed ball that helped New York pull ahead. Navy Blue Kam Chancellor Limited Youth Jersey. The defending NL Central champions fell a season-high four games under .500 at 50-54, stranded in fourth place. "It seems like its getting harder and harder to be optimistic," Arroyo said. The Mets moved two games over .500 as they parted with their best hitter. Duda -- the clubs minor league player of the year in 2010 -- let it sink in that he could be playing a lot more in an unaccustomed position. Hes more familiar with left field and first base. "Ill try my best out there and see what happens," he said. Collins didnt hesitate to plug him into Beltrans spot in right. "Hed better get comfortable real fast," Collins said. Didnt take long. Duda opened the sixth inning with his second homer of the season off Arroyo, who has given up 30 overall, the most in the majors. Its a bad sign for the Reds when Arroyo cant beat the Mets. The right-hander was 7-1 in his previous 10 starts against New York, and was 5-0 in his last six outings against the Mets, allowing a total of 13 runs. This time, he lasted six innings and gave up five runs. New York blew it open with Wrights three-run homer in the seventh off Jose Arredondo, making it 8-1. Wright has been on a hitting tear since he returned from a stress fracture in his lower back, going 12-for-28 with two homers and 11 RBIs in six games. He also had a sacrifice fly off Arroyo. Pelfrey gave up a solo homer to Torontos Joey Votto in the fourth and Chris Heiseys sacrifice fly in the seventh. Notes: The teams conclude their series Thursday afternoon. They play again at Citi Field from Sept. 26-28. ... The Mets havent swept a series in Cincinnati since 2003, when they took three games during Great American Ball Parks inaugural season. ... Beltran should be back in Cincinnati soon. San Francisco opens a weekend series at Great American Ball Park on Friday. ... Arroyos 30 homers allowed are one shy of his career high. He gave up 31 in 2006 and 2009, both with Cincinnati. ... Votto is 5 for 14 with three homers career off Pelfrey. Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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