SB Nation New York - Rangers Destroy Ovechkin, Capitalshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2010-12-12T23:42:47-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/16353322010-12-12T23:42:47-05:002010-12-12T23:42:47-05:00Rangers 7 Capitals 0
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<p>New York, NY (Sports Network) – <span>Ryan Callahan</span> scored twice, while <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span> turned away 31 shots for his fifth shutout of the season, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/">New York Rangers</a> trounced the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.japersrink.com/">Washington Capitals</a>, 7-0, at Madison Square Garden.</p>
<p><span>Brandon Prust</span>, <span>Brandon Dubinsky</span>, <span>Marc Staal</span> and <span>Artem Anisimov</span> each notched a goal and a helper for the Rangers, who have won two of their last three games. <span>Marian Gaborik</span> chipped in with a goal while <span>Brian Boyle</span> had two assists in the victory.</p>
<p><span>Semyon Varlamov</span> stopped just 13-of-20 shots for the Capitals, who have lost six straight — their longest losing streak since 2007. They have been shut out twice in their last three games.</p>
<p>The Rangers started their rally late in the first period when Prust wristed a shot low past Varlamov.</p>
<p>The game unraveled quickly for the Capitals in the second period, as the Rangers scored three goals in 3 1/2 minutes.</p>
<p>Anisimov started the barrage with a low shot from the high slot only a minute into the stanza. Just over two minutes later on the power play, Mark Staal set up Gaborik, who scored his ninth of the season.</p>
<p>The third goal during the span came when Dubinsky took the puck into the zone and held it for a split second before wristing it past the Varlamov.</p>
<p>Up 4-0, the Rangers continued to press while shorthanded, as Boyle led a 2- on-1 rush and made a deep cross pass to Staal, who scored at the 10:42 mark.</p>
<p>Callahan made it a six-goal game 4:11 into the final frame. Dubinsky worked the puck in the corner and found a wide open Callahan, who was able to light the lamp. He added another goal with 6:29 left to play in the game to account for the final score.</p>
<p>The Rangers were able to hold off 12 third-period shots by the Capitals to give Lundqvist the shutout.</p>
<p>Varlamov stopped only 6-of-10 shots during the second period…The season series is tied at one win apiece, and Washington lost for the first time at <span class="caps">MSG</span> in four games…The Caps have been outscored, 23-8, the last six games…In a penalty-heavy game, New York had 10 penalties for 37 minutes and Washington had nine for 35 minutes.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-rangers/2010/12/12/1872593/rangers-7-capitals-0Joseph Fortunato2010-12-12T11:20:30-05:002010-12-12T11:20:30-05:00Washington Capitals At New York Rangers: Tough Test For The Rangers At Home
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<p>It must not have been a fun plane ride home for the Rangers yesterday. Thanks, in part, to a horrible <span>Rick Nash</span> goal allowed by <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span> and the Rangers inability to bury their chances; the Rangers lost a very winnable game to the <a href="https://www.jacketscannon.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> on Saturday. </p>
<p>But the Rangers, who are an astounding 7-0 in the second games of back to backs, will have a tough opponent on their hands with the Capitals. The Capitals (who have lost five straight) will probably be itching for a big win against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. </p>
<p>The power play, which scored a goal yesterday but was otherwise completely ineffective, will need to be kicking tonight if the Rangers want any chance at beating the Capitals. The penalty kill -- which to be fair, has been much better than the power play -- will also have to be prepared to take on one of the better offensive teams in the league. </p>
<p>Hopefully <span>Michael Del Zotto</span> builds on last night's overall impressive game, he hit the post and did some really good things on the power play last night. Let's also hope that <span>Marc Staal</span> and <span>Dan Girardi</span> are prepared for Alexander Ovechkin and his Capitals offense. </p>
<p>It should be a good test for the Rangers tonight, both in the team they play, and their ability to bounce back after a tough loss. </p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/12/12/2326204/washington-capitals-at-new-york-rangers-tough-test-for-the-rangers-atJoseph Fortunato