Lundqvist Steals Game 3, Rangers Back In Control Of Series
Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout, and Brian Boyle scored for the third straight game as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Monday night.
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Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout, and Brian Boyle scored for the third straight game as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Monday night.
Daniel Alfredsson has confirmed he sustained a concussion in Game 2 of Ottawa's playoff series with New York when Rangers forward Carl Hagelin elbowed him in the head.
It was the suspension heard 'round the Big Apple. Mild-mannered Rangers rookie Carl Hagelin, out three games.
Neil Keefe was ecstatic when Brendan Shanahan took over for Colin Campbell, but he didn't know Shanahan was going to become Campbell with his inconsistent decisions.
Sean Hartnett examines Brendan Shanahan's latest rulings with a fine-tooth comb and believes Matt Carkner and Shea Weber got off lightly in comparison to Carl Hagelin's three-game ban.
Playoff hockey is great. But the NHL is close to -- if not already -- losing control of its players.
Craig did his best to keep his radio partner from blowing a gasket, but once the Blonde Bomber referenced the 'screw the Rangers button,' we all knew it was gonna be tough reasoning with the Booms...
Rangers' winger Carl Hagelin was handed a three game suspension by NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan. Meanwhile, Ottawa's Matt Carkner was banned for one game.
I have been to a lot of hockey games. I have been to a lot of playoff hockey games. And I have never been to a game as physical and as mean as there was last night at Madison Square Garden.
Ottawa Senators rallied for a wild 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 2 to even the first-round Eastern Conference series.
Brandon Dubinsky charged in to help Boyle. When things settled down, Carkner and Dubinsky were ushered to the penalty boxes.
The Rangers skated with a point to prove in their playoff opener against the Senators -- and began forging a new postseason identity.
Game 1 defined what the Rangers have done all season. They worked harder than the opposing team for the majority of the game and found ways to score timely goals.
If "King" Henrik plays this well throughout the postseason, the Rangers may just end up wearing the NHL crown.
For the moment, A-1. Top of the heap. For the moment, skates over sneakers or cleats.
