Technically, the New York Rangers were the winners in their 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final Tuesday. In reality, hockey fans everywhere are the true winners because they get to watch a Game 7 with a spot in the Stanley Cup Final on the line.
Despite allowing two late and meaningless goals, New York netminder Henrik Lundqvist was brilliant for the majority of Tuesday's contest. He tallied 36 saves and kept the Rangers afloat in the second period during the Lightning's constant barrage.
On the other end, Derick Brassard finished with a head-turning five points on three goals and two assists, while J.T. Miller and Rick Nash tallied a goal and three assists apiece.
The 7-3 margin of victory was a bit misleading since New York took a 2-1 advantage into the third period, but its offense overwhelmed Tampa Bay goaltender Ben Bishop near the end of the game and sent a message moving forward that the Rangers are more than just Lundqvist.
With its season on the line, New York responded accordingly in the first period and scored a goal on its ...
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