After getting off to a slow start, the NHL-best Washington Capitals picked up their play and pulled away for a big win against a division rival. Marcus Johansson had two goals and an assist to help Washington beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night in Kevin Shattenkirk’s first game with the Capitals.
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Did Kevin Klein already play his last game as a Ranger?
Kevin Klein, whose spot in the lineup would seem to be in jeopardy if the Rangers pull off a deal for a right-side defenseman, sat out his second straight game in New Jersey on Saturday in the aftermath of back spasms that first developed during Thursday morning’s skate in Toronto. Coach Alain Vigneault said the veteran also would be sidelined for at least Sunday’s match at the Garden against the Blue Jackets.
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Lundqvist reaches 400 victories; Rangers’ win streak hits 5
Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York. less Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen checks New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in … more New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein is congratulated by defenseman Brady Skjei after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in New York.
New York Rangers: Five Thoughts Through 40 Games
The New York Rangers have completed their first 40 games of the season, providing plenty of room for analysis. Let’s take a look at the season thus far.
Wild chase Lundqvist, beat Rangers 7-4 for 10th straight win
Mikko Koivu, Nino Niederreiter and Marco Scandella scored in a 5-minute span early in the second period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Rangers 7-4 on Friday night for their franchise-record 10th straight win. Mikael Granlund, Jason Zucker, Matt Dumba and Charlie Coyle also scored for the Wild , who chased Henrik Lundqvist with four goals on 13 shots.