Saturday, October 3, 2009

Rangers 5 Senators 2

The New York Rangers were victorious over the Ottawa Senators by a score of 5-2. For a full game re-cap, stats, photos etc click here


Quick Hits:
- This was a intensely played game. There were a fair amount of end to end play, odd man rushes and a physical edge to it. Very entertaining to watch.

- It was a bit weird/cool to see Blue Man Group perform for the MSG home opener. Getting the crowd to chant "Let's Go Rangers" marked the beginning of a spectacular night.

- Congratulations to Michael Del Zotto on his first NHL goal. Adding to it was the timing of his goal; coming right near the end of the 2nd period to carry momentum in to the 3rd period. Who would've thought between him and Gilroy that Del Zotto would score first?

- The line of Prospal-Dubinsky-Gaborik combined for 4 goals and 6 points. They looked like too much for the Senators to handle.

Dubinsky has a hat trick if his shot doesnt come straight down of the cross bar on his breakaway.

- Speaking of Gaborik; 2 games 2 goals. The Gabby watch marches on!

- The 4th line played well even though it was used sparingly. In particular Brian Boyle stood out with a couple of solid defensive plays. 

- New personnel, more puck movement, excellent chances and, sadly, same result for the Ranger PP: another 0-fer. 

- Of all the positives, I'm slightly concerned with the Higgins-Drury-Callahan line. I didn't think they had a particularly good game tonight and, aside from the Drury goal Friday night, haven't gotten off to a great start. That could all change Monday in New Jersey.


Next game is @ the Prudential Center Monday night 7pm against the NJ Devils

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