New York Rangers lose to Washington Capitals, 5-3

Last night the New York Rangers lost to the Washington Capitals, 5-3, at Madison Square Garden. The defeat came despite a couple Rangers goals from Brian Boyle, now on a 6-game tear with five goals, and one from Derek Boogaard, who hadn’t scored a goal in nearly five years. Boogaard’s 234 consecutive games without a goal was 21 games short of New Jersey’s Ken Daneyko’s record 255 games from 1999-2002. The Rangers continue their homestand with a game against the Buffalo Sabres tomorrow night. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

All eyes on the puck:

The Rangers’ Brandon Dubinsky attempts a wrap-around goal against Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth:

Brandon Dubinsky fights Washington’s Mike Green:

Brandon Dubinsky:

New York’s Ryan Callahan draws a hooking penalty from Washington’s Mike Green:

The Rangers’ Brian Boyle checks the Capitals’ John Erskine:

Brian Boyle (right) scores his second goal of the game:

Boyle (second from left) celebrates with teammates Derek Stepan, Dan Girardi and Artem Anisimov:

New York’s Marc Staal attempts to block a shot by Washington’s Alex Ovechkin:

The Rangers’ Michael Del Zotto fires a shot on Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth:

New York’s Derek Boogaard celebrates scoring his first goal in nearly five years:

Washington’s Mike Green and New York’s Brandon Prust: