SB Nation New York - Henrik Lundqvist Earns 200th Career Win As Rangers Prevail, 4-3, In Shootout Against Kingshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-02-18T00:39:38-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17632572011-02-18T00:39:38-05:002011-02-18T00:39:38-05:00Rangers 4, Kings 3: Henrik Lundqvist Earns 200th Career Win As Rangers Prevail In Shootout
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<p>After falling to an early 1-0 deficit, the <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Rangers</a> managed to fight back for two leads in the third period, which they also found a way to squander away. Nope, these Rangers don't ever make things easy; they might cause a few heart palpitations, but they sure know how to keep things interesting. Against a rolling <a href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Kings</a> team, one that had eight wins (and two OT losses) in their past 10 games, the Rangers did what they do best: use their mental toughness and determination to their benefit, this time to eek out a 4-3 shootout victory. It was the Rangers' second straight win, and a monumental 200th victory for <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span>.</p>
<p>Just as they have for what seems like the past month, the Blueshirts fell behind early, this time on a <span>Dustin Brown</span> spin-o-rama power-play goal in the slot. Despite the 10-9 shot advantage in the first period, the Rangers really didn't get much going offensively and their two power-play chances managed just two shots altogether.</p>
<p>Yet the early struggles didn't faze this team; four minutes into the second period, <span>Artem Anisimov</span> lost an offensive zone faceoff, but <span>Derek Stepan</span> battled to receive the loose puck, made a strong move to the net and flung a shot that hit Jonatan Bernier's shoulder and bounced right to <span>Ryan Callahan</span>, who banged it in for his 15th goal in just 32 games this season.</p>
<p>The Rangers controlled the early portions of the third period -- and <span>Marian Gaborik</span>'s knuckling goal from the faceoff circle to give the Rangers' their first lead of the game, 2-1, looked like it would really would top off one of the sniper's best games in quite some time. Gaborik played 19 minutes and had six shots on net.</p>
<p>But almost two minutes later <span>Matt Greene</span>'s slapshot beat Lundqvist to knot the game at two. For a few minutes, the momentum shifted the Kings' way. But then at 16:52 Callahan took a shot that caromed off the boards and <span>Brandon Dubinsky</span> spun a wraparound that deflected (somehow) off of Anisimov -- this goal was taken away from Dubinsky after the game was over -- to give the Rangers a 3-2 lead. Brown would score his second of the game and 20th of the year to tie the game up yet again.</p>
<p>The Rangers had a four-minute power play to start the overtime period, which was cut short about halfway through because of a high-sticking call to Dubinsky, yet were unable to capitalize.</p>
<p>But the late-game heroics of the first half would reappear tonight. <span>Erik Christensen</span> made a dazzling move in the shootout and he also received help from the shootout-regular <span>Mats Zuccarello</span> to give the Rangers a 2-1 shootout advantage and ultimately the 4-3 win.</p>
<p>The Blueshirts also had 50 hits (compared to 30 for the Kings) in this game and will take on the surging <a href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New Jersey Devils</a> Friday night. Just another important game as the regular season playoff push begins to kick into full gear.</p>
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<p>It has been a long time since the New York Rangers won two games in a row. Despite their hot play before the All-Star break, the Rangers found themselves sporting an 0-5-1 record in the six games prior to taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night. </p>
<p>The Rangers beat the depleted Penguins, 5-3, at Madison Square Garden, in a victory that has hopefully rejuvenated some of the lost offense that the team had been dealing with since the All-Star break. </p>
<p>As it stands, the Rangers find themselves in another big game tonight, despite the opponent being from the opposite conference. Last night the <a href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Flyers</a> did the Rangers a favor by downing the <a href="https://www.canescountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Carolina Hurricanes</a>. </p>
<p>Tonight the Thrashers will take on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Coyotes</a>. A Coyote win would be another big step for the Rangers, but only if they can find a way past the Kings tonight.</p>
<p>The Rangers also have to worry about the <a href="https://www.diebytheblade.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Sabres</a>, who have re-entered the playoff picture, and are now tied with both Atlanta and Carolina with 60 points.</p>
<p>It's safe to say that the Rangers will be playing playoff hockey from here on out, especially since they take on the -- suddenly 12 points out of the playoffs -- Devils on Friday.</p>
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<li><span style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 12px;"><span>Michael Del Zotto</span> is back in the line-up after being a healthy scratch against the Penguins. Steve Eminger, who took his place, only placed in five minutes during the game. </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 12px;">Expect some kind of goaltending juggling over the next two days. I fully expect <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span> to go against the Devils, but I don't know if John Tortorella wants to use him two days in a row. </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 16px; font-size: 12px;">The <a href="https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Montreal Canadiens</a> (who are five points ahead of the Rangers in the standings) also play tonight, so the Rangers have a change to gain ground on three different teams with a win, or at least push themselves farther away from the grabbing hands of the 9th and 10th seeded teams. </span></li>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/2/17/2329950/los-angeles-kings-at-new-york-rangers-rangers-trying-to-win-twoJoseph Fortunato