Defense implodes and Rangers fall to Sharks 4-1
@RNYRF Staff Report
Pity the man who wears the mask. It took 47 shots on goal to chase Henrik Lundqvist from the Rangers net.
Facing insurmountable odds Lundqvist allowed 4 goals on 47 shots just prior to the midway point of the third period in yesterday's afternoon matinee in San Jose.
After a scoreless first period the Sharks struck first when Joonas Donskoi sent a behind the back no look pass out front to Joel Ward at 6:01 of the period for a power play goal. The Rangers answered back at 17:32 of the second when defenseman Dan Boyle scored against his former team on a 2 man back and forth passing rush with center Derick Brassard. The second period ended tied at 1 but with the Rangers being out shot 21-9 during the 20 minute span giving the Sharks 37 shots on goal.
Entering the third period tied 1-1 the Sharks scored 3 goals,Joe Thornton, Ward his 2nd and the final nail in the coffin by Joe Pavelski in a span of 3:20 resulting in Henrik Lundqvist being pulled and replaced by backup Antti Raanta at 9:05 of the closing period. The Sharks held on from there to take the win and send the Rangers back home with the loss and 3 points in a 3 game California Road Trip.
Notes: Rangers Defenseman Dan Boyle has now scored against all 30 NHL teams in his career.
The Rangers return to action on Monday hosting the Atlantic Division leading Florida Panters at Madison Square Garden. This will be the 3rd and final meeting of the season for the Rangers and Panthers having split 2 games a 5-4 Rangers win on November 21st and a 3-0 Panthers win on January 2nd.
NYR Alumni Birthdays 3/20
Paul Healey LW (2003-2004) Hal Winkler (1926-1927)
TODAY IN NYR HISTORY MARCH 20
1973: Emile Francis wins his 282nd game with the Rangers, passing Lester Patrick for the most in franchise history.
1978: The Rangers sign free agents Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg for the 1978-79 season.
2006: Brian Leetch plays his final game at Madison Square Garden, returning as a member of the Boston Bruins.
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