Ryan Callahan, Brad Richards and Derek Stepan had two-point games as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.

Callahan scored two goals, Richards had two assists while Stepan had a tally and a helper in that important victory for the Rangers. While the team isn't guaranteed to make the playoffs, winning games like this makes a big difference.

Ryan Callahan has issued a statement in response for former teammate Sean Avery's calls to fire Rangers coach John Tortorella.

"Sean Avery's comments solely represent his own thoughts and opinions," Callahan said. "He did not speak for us as a team when he was here and certainly does not now." Avery's demands that they "fire this clown" is a story primarily because the Rangers have gone from being serious Stanley Cup contenders to a team that might not even be able to make the playoffs. The best way for the Rangers to change the story would be with a win, although at this point even just scoring a goal would be a step up for them.

With the return of Brad Richards to the lineup the Rangers shuffled their top two lines against the Senators.

Derek Stepan centered the second unit with Ryan Callahan and Marian Gaborik on this wings, while Richards played between Rick Nash and Carl Hagelin on the first line. Both forward units had plenty of chances so it is likely that despite the loss to Ottawa, Ranger coach John Tortorella will leave these units intact.