New York Rangers kick off preseason with 4-3 overtime win over New Jersey Devils
With the New York Rangers back at Madison Square Garden, summer is officially over. They showcased some of their newest talent in their preseason opener, a 4-3 overtime win over the Devils. In particular, recently acquired forward Alexander Frolov contributed with a goal and two assists and veteran backup goalie Martin Biron was solid, outplaying the Devils’ veteran star goalie Martin Brodeur over two periods. Photos ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
New York’s Alexander Frolov battles for the puck with New Jersey’s Rod Pelley:
Rangers rookie Ryan McDonagh skates with teammate Michal Rozsival:
The Rangers’ Brian Boyle fights with the Devils’ Adam Mair:
New York’s Brandon Prust and New Jersey’s Anton Volchenkov:
Brandon Prust dodges a punch from the Devils’ Brad Mills:
New York’s Alexander Frolov scores a spectacular goal on New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur:
Frolov celebrates his goal with teammate Marian Gaborik:
New York’s Ruslan Fedotenko is tripped up by New Jersey’s Mattias Tedenby:
Rangers goalie Martin Biron, who will serve as backup to Henrik Lundqvist this season:
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur clears the puck past the Rangers’ Brandon Prust:
The Devils’ Zach Parise:
New York’s two big men Derek Boogaard (6′ 8″, 257 lbs.) and Brian Boyle (6′ 7″, 244 lbs.) celebrate Boyle’s goal: