New York Rangers stop Vancouver Canucks, 1-0, behind Lundqvist’s 30th career shutout

The New York Rangers sent a message to the Vancouver Canucks last night, the team with the NHL’s best record, with a 1-0 victory at Madison Square Garden. Vancouver had not lost in regulation in its last 17 games. The Rangers shutdown defense and all-star goalie Henrik Lundqvist improved their team’s record to 18-0-0 when leading after two periods, 26-16-3 overall. Lundqvist’s shutout, his 30th, was his first career win over the Canucks. Recently acquired Wojtek Wolski scored his first goal as a Ranger. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Vancouver defenseman Keith Ballard gets some airtime courtesy of New York’s Brandon Prust:

Henrik Lundqvist makes one of 31 saves for the shutout:

Vancouver’s Jeff Tambellini and New York’s Ryan McDonagh:

New York’s Brandon Dubinsky argues a call with a referee:

New York’s Artem Anisimov attempts to knock a puck past Vancouver goalie Cory Schneider:

Marc Staal, Marian Gaborik, Brandon Dubinsky and Wojtek Wolski celebrate Wolski’s goal, his first as a Ranger:

The Rangers’ Brian Boyle and Canucks’ Alexandre Burrows:

Brandon Dubinsky celebrates the shutout with goalie Henrik Lundqvist:

Henrik Lundqvist, named #1 star of the game with his 30th career shutout, shows his appreciation for the fans by tossing his stick into the stands: