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SARASOTA, Fla. -- Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said he has been so focused on the teams upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he hasnt had time to admire the scenery around the teams waterfront hotel.I looked outside this morning and realized there was actually water close by, Del Rio said. It only took me three days to realize that.Del Rio said that outside of the location there hasnt been much change in the preparation for the Raiders (5-2) this week. The team is practicing on the campus of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.Were just going about our business, Del Rio said. This happens to be a beautiful city but the works the same. Put the last game behind you and get ready for the next. Understand what they like, what theyre good at, their strengths; things like that. 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CHICAGO -- Goaltender Antti Raanta made his second straight start for the New York Rangers on Friday night in a 1-0 overtime win over the?Chicago Blackhawks, leaving Henrik Lundqvist on the bench.Raanta made 26 saves to record his first shutout of the season and fifth of his career. It was his first game against the Blackhawks, with whom he made his NHL debut in 2013 and played two seasons. He improved to 15-0-3 in 20 career appearances at the United Center.It was great to come here and play, Raanta said. A little nervous, but it was a good thing it ended like this.Raanta had 17 saves in Thursdays 2-1 victory at Winnipeg. Even with the games on back-to-back nights, Vigneault opted to give him a second straight start because of his recent play and his success in Chicago.I think everybody knows Hanks the guy,, and Hanks our No.dddddddddddd 1, but at this time, I think Anttis game is just a little bit better than Hank, Vigneault told reporters before Fridays game. We need to win hockey games, and Antti played real well [Thursday] night, wasnt real busy. This is a familiar spot for him, so we just thought it was the right thing to do for the team.Afterward, Vigneault noted the importance of having two goaltenders, adding, Were very fortunate that we have two goaltenders that can do a good job for us.Lundqvist is 12-8-1 with a 2.55 GAA in 21 games. Lundqvist is New Yorks career leader with 386 wins, 60 shutouts and a .920 save percentage.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '