New York Rangers crush Edmonton Oilers, 8-2

On Sunday afternoon the New York Rangers reminded the Edmonton Oilers why they’re tied for the worst record in the league with an 8-2 drubbing at Madison Square Garden. The game had it all: drama, with the return of former Rangers head coach Tom Renney on the bench for the Oilers; excitement, with plenty of fights, including an all-out brawl in the 3rd period; and of course scoring, with 8 goals, including a hat trick (3 goals) by Marian Gaborik. The Rangers continued their now three game winning streak last night with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the Penguins in Pittsburgh. They hope to continue their success against the Boston Bruins tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Oilers head coach Tom Renney, who coached the Rangers from 2004 to 2009, returned to Madison Square Garden as a coach for the first time since being replaced by John Tortorella:

New York’s Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky check Edmonton’s Zack Stortini into the boards:

Ryan Callahan brings the puck up the ice:

New York’s Marian Gaborik shoots, knocking an opponent’s stick away in the process:

The Rangers’ Derek Boogaard throws a punch at Steve MacIntyre during one of their two fights:

Edmonton’s Theo Peckham takes a shot from New York’s Artem Anisimov:

New York’s Alex Frolov contributed with two goals and two assists on the night:

The Rangers’ Derek Stepan fires a shot down ice:

Rangers backup goalie Martin Biron was dependable as usual in net, playing for the second straight game:

New York’s Ruslan Fedotenko stays a step ahead of Edmonton’s Gilbert Brule:

The Rangers celebrate Fedotenko’s (right) third period goal:

Rangers fans celebrate their team’s offensive outburst:

New York’s Marian Gaborik saves the best for last, scoring the team’s 8th goal (his 3rd), to notch his 11th career hat trick: