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New York Rangers Analysis: Blackhawks outwork Rangers in 5-2 loss

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Getting up for a game like the Winter Classic is mentally draining. Henrik Lundqvist described it as it feeling like a college bowl game or a game seven. The mental fatigue of the national spotlight carried over to the game Wednesday night against the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks thoroughly outclassed the Rangers even though the score was close. Vinnie Hinostroza opened the scoring up for the visitors at 16:09 of the first period. The team tied the game two minutes later when Nick Holden blasted home a slap shot for a goal.

The Rangers were hit with a major case of bad luck on the Blackhawks second goal.