The Edmonton Oilers scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of the third period to defeat the New York Rangers 4-3 Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
Trailing 1 to 0, Connor McDavid’s gang opened the machine in the first half of the final third. Zach Hyman, Evan Kane, Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod all found a way to put the puck behind goaltender Jonathan Quick.
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Rangers then came from behind, but were unable to complete the comeback. Mika Zibanejad and Will Cuylle scored in the final moments of the game, while Blake Wheeler was the one who opened the scoring in the first period.
Stuart Skinner made 31 saves in the victory, while Quick stopped 24 pucks in the loss.
Niederreiter takes care of the Bruins
At Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter had three points in a 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
The Swiss hit the target twice and provided an assist on Adam Lowry’s goal. Other scorers for the winners were Gabe Vilardi and Josh Morrissey.
It was Brandon Carlon, in the third period, who deprived goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of his second shutout of the season. The latter made 24 saves. At the other end of the ice surface, Jeremy Swayman was challenged 33 times.
2023-12-23 03:59:08
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