Vincent Trocheck fights for positioning during the Rangers' Dec. 6 win over the Avalanche. Jason Szenes for the NY Post

For all the losses the Rangers have lamented with positives less than 30 games into the season, none were more deserving than Saturday afternoon’s hard-fought 3-2 overtime loss to the NHL-leading Avalanche .

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In more ways than one, the Blueshirts challenged a Colorado team whose game-breaking talent outweighs theirs. Star Nathan MacKinnon, who is an early favorite for the Hart Trophy, was the main difference with two goals — including the OT winner — in the Avs’ 15th victory in the

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