This eastern-western conference clash at Madison Square Garden couldn’t have started off worse for the home team if Gary Bettman decided to officiate the game himself.
Just 3:50 into the second frame, the New York Rangers found themselves staring at a 2-0 deficit. Cody McLeod scored near the end of the first period on a rebound (one that came via a Marc Staal turnover and a very soft front-net presence) and Calle Jarnkrok capitalized on the power-play.
The one little problem for the Preds came in the form of 13-10-40, the best line in hockey.