The Rangers came into tonight’s game needing two points to stay relevant in the East. They came out flat, giving up a pair of quick goals to the Caps. They then clamped down and clawed back. A pair of forced turnovers paved the way to five straight goals for the Rangers and a big time win for the good guys.
Igor Shesterkin was again a difference maker in this one, making many great saves to keep the game 2-0 before the Rangers could mount their comeback. Shesterkin has very quickly become the #1 goalie, making the key saves the Rangers needed, and saves they weren’t getting early in the season.