New York Rangers earn first home win of season with 3-1 victory over New Jersey Devils

Last night the New York Rangers played a hard-fought 60 minutes of hockey in their 3-1 victory over the Devils for their first home win of the season. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist was spectacular in allowing only a single goal, improving his career regular season record against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur (widely considered one of the best goalies of all time) to 18-4-5 (wins-losses-overtime losses). As a team, the Rangers showed a physicality they’ve lacked in recent years. They go for their fourth win in a row Wednesday night against the Atlanta Thrashers at Madison Square Garden. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist:

New York’s Ryan Callahan and New Jersey’s David Clarkson:

The Rangers’ Artem Anisimov gets pushed from behind while rushing the net:

Rangers forward Sean Avery and Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, whose rivalry became famous with 2008’s Avery Rule:

New York’s Brandon Dubinsky looks for an opening against goalie Martin Brodeur:

Dubinsky celebrates after earning an assist on Ryan Callahan’s game winning goal:

New York’s Dan Girardi avoids a hit from an airborne Patrik Elias:

New York’s Marc Staal goes down while teammate Michal Rozsival and New Jersey’s Zach Parise and Dainius Zubrus chase the puck:

Even a linesman couldn’t stay on his feet, seen here falling to his knees as players rush to the puck:

The Rangers and their fans celebrate Brandon Dubinsky’s empty net goal with 1 second to go in the game, sealing the win: