Rangers owner Jim Dolan, who hasn’t spoken to Rangers media since lockout, makes surprise visit to interview room. Says Rangers near Cup.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) January 18, 2012

James Dolan in surprise post-game remarks:Rangers are following plan set up in 2004,are near Stanley Cup

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) January 18, 2012

James Dolan made an impromptu cameo at Tortorella’s postgame presser. Mentioned the Stanley Cup. Coach was thrilled.

— Chris Botta (@ChrisBottaNHL) January 18, 2012

Apparently beating the Predators merited an impromptu media session by James Dolan, saying the Rangers are Cup ready.

— JoshuaCooper (@JoshuaCooper) January 18, 2012

I missed this spectacle sadly, but it sounded quite epic. He finished the session by trading for Glen Rice.

— JoshuaCooper (@JoshuaCooper) January 18, 2012