New York Rangers defeat New York Islanders in a shutout, 5-0
Last night the New York Rangers defeated their cross-town rivals the Islanders, 5-0, at Madison Square Garden. Goalie Henrik Lundqvist got the shutout, the 23rd of his career. Rangers star Marian Gaborik scored his 38th and 39th goals of the season and is currently ranked 5th in the league for goals scored. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, Inc.
Trevor Gillies of the Islanders trades punches with Brandon Prust of the Rangers:
Rangers captain Chris Drury and Islanders rookie star John Tavares, who was selected #1 in the draft last year:
Ryan Callahan of the Rangers attempts to tip in a goal against goalie Dwayne Roloson and defenseman Freddy Meyer of the Islanders:
Brandon Dubinsky of the Rangers looks for an open shot against goalie Dwayne Roloson:
Sean Avery of the Rangers has words for Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson, as defenseman Bruno Gervais tries to get between them:
Rangers defenseman Marc Staal shows off his contortion skills as he fights to avoid a check from Islanders forward Blake Comeau:
Frans Nielsen of the Islanders and Brandon Dubinsky of the Rangers face off:
Rangers star Marian Gaborik celebrates with teammates Brandon Dubinsky and Erik Christensen after scoring his second goal of the game: