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NEW YORK -- The train ride back from Philadelphia after the New York Rangers one-goal loss to the Flyers in Game 4 wasnt all that long, yet long enough for them to shake off the disappointment. Patric Hornqvist Jersey . At least that is what they said the day after. "Its gone now," goalie Henrik Lundqvist proclaimed Saturday of the 2-1 defeat that tied the series 2-2. "On the way home it was disappointing, and you try to learn something and come up with something that will help you moving forward, but then you let it go." The Metropolitan Division rivals will get right back at it Sunday at noon in the pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, where the clubs split the opening two games. They split again in Philadelphia, and neither team has won two straight. Someone will be facing elimination on Tuesday in Game 6 back in Philadelphia. If the series is stretched to the limit, the deciding game will be Wednesday in New York. "You try not to think too much about the consequences," Lundqvist said. "You just try to focus on your game and what you have to do, and enjoy it, tell yourself that its fun, because it is -- when youre winning." While the Rangers have lost 11 straight games when leading a series, they have come out OK recently in series that were tied 2-2. Four of New Yorks previous five matchups have been squared after four games, but although the Rangers went only 1-3 in those Game 5s they won three of four series. The Rangers have also come out on top in six of the past nine series in which they were tied 2-2, dating to the 1992 Patrick Division semifinals against New Jersey. "Its a pivotal game regardless of the outcome," forward Brian Boyle said. New York was stymied on Friday by Steve Mason, who made 37 saves in his first start in 13 days following what was believed to be a concussion. He played the final 7-plus minutes in relief of Ray Emery in the Rangers Game 3 win before getting the starting nod from coach Craig Berube. It was Masons first NHL playoff victory, and the Rangers expect to test him even more Sunday. "The teams that win Cups are the teams that have that urgency all the time," New York forward Brad Richards said. "Its impossible to have Game 1 like a Game 7. I have never seen it. "I dont think we went out and laid an egg (Friday) ... but we didnt win, so its not good enough. We get right back (Sunday). We dont have too much time to think about it, so thats good." The Rangers pressured Mason early, and took a brief 1-0 lead in the first period when they held a 16-6 edge in shots. But that was the only scoring for New York, which failed on all four power plays. "We can dissect this all we want," Richards said. "We played a pretty good hockey game. Thats good for us. Our 5-on-5 game is coming, and I thought we controlled a lot of play. There has got to be more. There are 100 ways to lose a hockey game." Richards said the team spent a large portion of Saturday morning before an optional on-ice practice working on ways to improve the power play that went 3-for-12 in the first two games but is 0-for-8 since. He credited the Flyers for making improvements to their penalty-killing and changing things up. "Weve definitely got to get some different things, different looks," Richards said. "They are blocking more shots, their lanes are a lot different. Now its our turn to up that and make them adjust again and try to score a goal." The Flyers will have a new look on defence on Sunday when defenceman Nick Grossmann sits out because of a right knee injury sustained in Game 4. Berube didnt announce who would play in his place, but veteran Hal Gill was alongside defenceman Mark Streit throughout practice Saturday. The 39-year-old Gill played in only six games this season and has yet to appear in this series. "This is what Ive been working to do," said Gill, who has played in 110 career playoff games in 16 NHL seasons. "Ive had it in my head over and over again. It will be nice to have it come to fruition on Sunday. "Weve got a guy banged up. If he cant play, thats what Ive been working for." The team that has scored first in the four games has lost three of them -- only the Rangers in Game 3 bucked the trend. The Flyers came back from an 0-2 deficit to win Game 2, the only time in four tries this season they have won in New York. Philadelphia rallied in the third period to win 11 times during the season. "Its not the ideal situation," Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds said. "Ideally, youd like to play with the lead. Its a best-of-three series now, so weve got to make sure were smart and were coming out strong." Carter Rowney Jersey . 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It was an act, all, but impossible to follow. What did follow, later that afternoon, was the teams annual media day, a subdued version revolving around a line of questioning that had little-to-nothing to do with the game of basketball. How well do you know Drake? Does it upset you to hear people talk about tanking? One by one players were ushered out, as is the tradition, until the assembled media had their fill and carried on in preparation for what we assumed would be another lost season. We were dead wrong. This time around there was no global ambassador, no oafish mayor, no sideshow. Just basketball. The upcoming 2014-15 campaign, the franchises 20th, will be unlike any the organization has faced since its abbreviated glory days over a decade ago. Its unlike any Dwane Casey has tackled as an NBA head coach and unlike any most of his players have prepared for during their pro careers. Nearly five months removed from a team-best 48-win season and a bittersweet seven-game series with the Brooklyn Nets, the Raptors enter training camp - set to begin at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday - with new expectations and the pressure that is sure to accompany them. True to character, neither Casey nor general manager, Masai Ujiri, would set the bar at a specific win total or promise a deeper playoff run in 2015, but its clear the days of tempering expectations are over. The reigning Atlantic Division champs are embracing the target that a surprising, feel-good season has left on their backs. You have to embrace it, Casey said, holding court during Mondays festivities, held on the upper level of Real Sports Bar & Grill, across from the ACC. This is the first time this organization, since even before I got here, had heightened expectations, and I think thats a good thing. Its something weve got to embrace, weve got to take it and run with it, because its going to be there. Theres no pressure, its good pressure. Were defending division champions and we have to go out every night and play like it. I dona€?t do predictions, unfortunately, said Ujiri. Wea€?re hoping to win and grow as a team. The NBA is full of surprises, issues, growing pains, adversity. Wea€?re ready. Ita€?s our job to fix [problems]. Wea€?ll keep grinding it out. Like the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs - the model for sustainable success in basketball and throughout pro sports - the Raptors are banking on continuity and internal growth to take them to the next level. We feel continuity is big for us, Ujiri added. Consistency is really big for winning teams. That formula has proven to work. We hope that it works for us. These guys, they like each other. We have a chemistry. They compete. They go out there and play for each other. Wea€?re not a selfish team. The young guys continue to grow and the platform continues to be there. I think thata€?s very important for us. Back by popular demand, the recently re-signed Patrick Patterson and Greivis Vasquez spoke about sacrifice and buying into their roles, concepts echoed by newcomers Lou Williams and returning Raptor James Johnson. Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry commanded the most attention from the masses, justifiably so. At this time last year, the soon-to-be free agent point guard dazzled the crowd with a slimmed-down physique and unfamiliar, media-friendly attitude. Twelve months and $48-million later, he seemed just as fit and jovial as ever. Those people who thought I would [be out of shape], theyre idiots, he said with a laugh. People that expected me to come back in shape, theyre smart. DeMar DeRozan never doubted his good friend and backcourt sidekick would returrn, evident in his confident demeanour at the end of last seasons playoff run. Ian Cole Jersey. The two have spoken on the phone nearly every day since, but DeRozans sales pitch during Lowrys free agency was understated, yet effective. The things me and him did together [last season] spoke for itself, DeRozan recalled telling Lowry over the summer. DeRozan was one of the first to learn the news when Lowry had made his decision, before it became official. Lowry called DeRozan while the all-star was en route to the Philippines for an NBA showcase in July. The phone conversation cost DeRozan $45 in roaming fees. Was it worth it? Hell, no. I need my $45, he joked. It means everything, the Raptors two-guard said, asked about having Lowry and the rest of last years core back. Especially for me, personally, because I never really had the consistent group of guys that I could play with. And the chemistry that we had last year, that we built between every single guy, was amazing, so just to have that back and the type of quality of guys that we have on the team, means a lot. It wasnt just DeRozan and Lowry who clicked. The teams refreshing composition of grit and chemistry caught many by surprise a year ago and, although some may still be skeptical about its sustainability, theyre not expecting the opposition to take them lightly, nor should they. If the Raptors sneak up on anybody this season, it will be because someone wasnt paying attention. Therein lies the challenge for Casey as their motivational leader. His team came together following the trade of Rudy Gay, once everyone outside of the locker room had written them off and left them for dead. They had a chip on their shoulder, and it worked for them. Now, even after all theyve accomplished over such a short amount of time, Torontos fourth-year head coach intends to oversee the maturation of his young players, while maintaining the fire that sparked them to begin the calendar year. This is a new year, Casey said. So weve got to take that experience, add it to the work in the summer and get that two-by-four back on our shoulder, because again, we still dont have the total respect of the NBA, weve got to make sure we gain that respect and keep that respect. They say, Theyre a one-year wonder. Were the only ones that can control that. The first thing Williams noticed about his new teammates, upon getting to know them after being acquired from the Atlanta hawks over the summer, is their strong desire to be respected, to be taken seriously. Its what has defined them as individuals and as a team. DeRozan is starting to get the validation he seeks from his peers, having been selected to his first All-star Squad and playing for the gold medal-winng Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer. Still, hes pushed by everyone, anyone who doubts him. I feel like theyre doing me a favour, honestly, he said of a recent SI.com rankings list that slotted him at no. 61, lowest of last years All-Star crop. Thats fine with me. I like having a chip on my shoulder. It just gives me another reason to work hard. Whether they choose to paint themselves in this manner or not, DeRozan and the Raptors are no longer underdogs. Are there uncertainties and variables that will determine how far they can go this year? Sure. But unlike a year ago, they will not be overlooked. Theyve gotten the leagues attention. Now what will they do for an encore? Our goal is to win the division, whatever that takes, Casey said. I dont know if were in the conversation where we can say, Hey, were a 50-win team or a 55-win team, to be able to come out and say that. Will we be an improved team? Yes. Whatever number that is, thats not my job to put a number on it. My job is to make sure we get back and get up running again and get that chip back on our shoulder from last year. What are the expectations?, Ujiri asked, repeating the very question he was posed, the theme that should define the following seven months. 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