New York Rangers defeat Buffalo Sabres, 3-2 in overtime
Last night the New York Rangers defeated their upstate rivals, the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.
With Henrik Lundqvist out with flu-like symptoms, Rangers backup goalie Martin Biron was solid in net with 29 saves, including this one on the Sabres’ Paul Gaustad:
New York’s Marian Gaborik, last year’s leading scorer for the team, was finally back after an injury kept him off the ice since last month’s home opener:
New York’s Ruslan Fedotenko, Brandon Prust and Michael Sauer celebrate Fedotenko’s first period goal:
Buffalo’s Steve Montador and New York’s Dan Girardi:
The Rangers’ Brian Boyle attempts to score against the Sabres:
(Near to far) New York’s Derek Stepan, Steve Eminger, Brian Boyle and Michael Del Zotto:
Buffalo’s Derek Roy and New York’s Erik Christensen battle for the puck:
Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth makes an overtime save on Artem Anisimov, who would score seconds later to win the game for the Rangers:
New York’s Artem Anisimov (center) celebrates with Ruslan Fedotenko and Dan Girardi after scoring the overtime game-winning goal:
Rangers goalie Martin Biron celebrates the win with teammates Michael Del Zotto and Brian Boyle:
Rangers stick salute at center ice:
