Game 1 to the Blueshirts

What we witnessed tonight was a very close game. The Rangers came out somewhat flat in the first period, and were fortunate to end the period at a tie. However, the Rangers came out firing in the second and third periods, and they were able to put the game away and win the game 4-1. Tonight's win was due in the most part to something the Rangers are not known for, and that is to crash the net for a rebound. Two of the most crucial goals in the game for the Rangers came off of rebound opportunities, much to the disdain of Martin Brodeur. Despite giving up one power play goal in the second period, the Rangers penalty kill came up big in the third period, killing off two key penalties.

The game ended with Shanahan unselfishly sliding the puck to Dawes to allow him to score his first career playoff goal into the empty net to make the score 4-1 and end the game.

Either way, we will all be treated to another entertaining and exciting game between the two

Metro-area teams two days from now this upcoming Friday in Game 2 at the Prudential Center.

*Picture courtesy of tsn.ca*