New York Rangers, Lundqvist shut out Nashville Predators 3-0

The New York Rangers returned to form after Sunday’s 4-1 loss in Montreal, shutting out the Nashville Predators 3-0 last night at Madison Square Garden. Goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for his 4th shutout and 20th win of the season. The Rangers remain atop the NHL leaderboard with 62 points and hope to keep it that way when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow at MSG. Photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Brandon Dubinsky (#17), Dan Girardi (#5), and captain Ryan Callahan (#24), who all joined the Rangers in 2006-2007, have been the young core of this successful team:

New York’s Dan Girardi (second from left) celebrates his first period goal with teammates Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin and Ryan McDonagh:

Nashville’s Jordin Tootoo and New York’s Michael Del Zotto:

Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes one of his 27 saves:

New York’s Carl Hagelin:

The Rangers’ John Mitchell, who scored the team’s second goal, defends against the Predators’ Gabriel Bourque:

Henrik Lundqvist tosses his stick into the stands in celebration of his 20th win of the season: