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Massive LIRR delays loom for Rangers' fans this weekend

The Rangers have overcome much adversity to advance to the final four of the NHL playoffs, and now fans on Long Island will have to do the same to see their beloved Blueshirts play.

The Long Island Rail Road is suspending service between Hicksville and Mineola this weekend as it demolishes the Ellison Ave. Bridge in Westbury.

Thw two-day service outage will primarily affect the Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches, the MTA said in a press release.

Many customers could be facing at least 40-60 minutes of extra travel time — not good news for Rangers fans planning to attend Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 1 p.