The Rangers got off to a quick start against the Caps last night, jumping out to a 1-0 lead early on an Oscar Lindberg goal. After relinquishing the lead, the Rangers scored three straight and never looked back en route to a 5-2 win. The Rangers scored twice in the second, but they were completely dominated in that period. Elite goaltending was the difference here, as Henrik Lundqvist was sensational in that period. Hank stopped 13 of 14 shots, including two powerplays.
The top line looked really good in this game, as Mats Zuccarello, Derick Brassard, and Rick Nash pressured the Caps constantly, got a few scoring chances, and buried two goals in the second period.