New York Rangers shut out New Jersey Devils, 2-0
Carl Hagelin gets mobbed by his Rangers teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Martin Brodeur and the Devils.
Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
With the New York Rangers’ 2-0 shutout of the New Jersey Devils on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, the team has further separated itself from the teams below it in the standings. As of last night, the Rangers lead both their conference and division by a whopping 9 points. Goalie Henrik Lundqvist continued his domination of Devils goalie (and NHL all-time leader in wins and shutouts) Martin Brodeur, improving his career record against Brodeur to 22-6-5. But wait, there’s more!
- Lundqvist’s 43rd shutout broke his tie with Brodeur for the most shutouts since the post-lockout season of 2005-2006.
- Lundqvist became the fourth goalie in NHL history to record at least 30 wins in each of his first seven seasons, joining Brodeur, Patrick Roy and Tony Esposito, although his numbers are a little padded by the benefit of shootout wins. When those other three accomplished the feat, games tied after overtime remained a tie.
- The 13 shots by the Devils were the fewest the Rangers have allowed in a game since 1981.
Ryan Callahan, who secured the win with an empty-net goal late in the third period, congratulates goalie Henrik Lundqvist after the game.
Photo of the Week #120
Make that two consecutive Photo of the Week shoe-ins, with this one featuring the man of the hour (3 weeks, really) Jeremy Lin. The undrafted Harvard graduate turned Golden State Warrior turned Houston Rocket turned New York Knick burst onto the worldwide sports scene with a string of remarkable performances against elite NBA teams. Lin has made headlines just about everywhere, and FINALLY got top billing on my blog earlier this week. He faltered against the Miami Heat a few nights ago (1 for 11 from the field and 8 turnovers), but hopefully can keep his numbers up during the second half of the season, which begins Wednesday.
Photo tech specs: Canon 1D Mark IV camera, 70-200mm f2.8 II lens @ 80mm, f3.2, 1/800th, ISO 2500.
February 22, 2012: Worldwide sensation Jeremy Lin puts up 17 points and 9 assists in the New York Knicks’ 99-82 win over the Atlanta Hawks. — ©MSG
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Ryan Callahan nets 100th career goal to give New York Rangers overtime win over Buffalo Sabres
Last night at Madison Square Garden, Ryan Callahan, the New York Rangers’ feisty, hard-working captain reminded everyone in the building why he wears the “C” on his jersey. His overtime goal, the 100th of his career, sent the sold-out crowd into a frenzy as the Rangers’ 3-2 win over the Sabres kept them 7 points ahead of the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference standings. The team returns to action tomorrow night when they host the New Jersey Devils.
Rangers captain Ryan Callahan celebrates his overtime goal with teammates Brandon Dubinsky and Dan Girardi.
Photo by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
Van Halen at Madison Square Garden
Van Halen, the legendary 40-year old American rock band, returns to Madison Square Garden next week for the first time since May 2008. The band debuted its newest album, “A Different Kind of Truth,” on February 7. It was Van Halen’s first album of completely new material since 1998 and its first to feature David Lee Roth on lead vocals since 1984. Here are some photos I took at the May 2008 show, and there are more on MSGSoundCheck.com. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
New York Knicks and Jeremy Lin defeat Atlanta Hawks, 99-82
After hearing so much about his sudden rise to stardom, I finally had the chance to see Jeremy Lin in the flesh last night when I shot the New York Knicks game for Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the Hawks, 99-82, for their 9th win in 11 games after a 8-15 start to the season. Lin was solid with 17 points and 9 assists. In his three weeks playing for the Knicks, he’s put up incredible numbers: 30 points and 12 assists per 48 minutes. Lin has also graced the cover of Sports Illustrated two weeks in a row, a first for a New York-based athlete. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
Jeremy Lin during pre-game warmups:
Knicks Landry Fields and Tyson Chandler during player introductions:
New York’s Carmelo Anthony:
Jeremy Lin:
Amar’e Stoudemire grabs a rebound:
Tyson Chandler:
Landry Fields:
New York’s Baron Davis and Atlanta’s Ivan Johnson:
An impressive pass by Davis:
Tyson Chandler, Amar’e Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin share a laugh on the Knicks bench:
Amar’e Stoudemire:
