Found March 17, 2009 on The Daily Del Franco: Yardbarker Blogger Network
The New York Rangers gave up the ying goal and settled for overtime in Montreal against the Canadiens in Montreal. There was a time when OT and the Rangers usually meant a loss. Having already gained a point, the Rangers are as close to tenth place as they are to fourth. It's that tight. Nearly two minutes into OT, the Rangers had their chances, most notably on new arrival Nik Antropov. Good to see Alex Kovalev has not changed. He still thinks he can beat the entire defense on his way to the net. Former Ranger Matheiu Schneider just had a shot from the point. Good save Lundqvist. Drury had one last point shot that Canadien goalie Carey Price turned away easily as time ran down. Now the shootout: edge RangersCanadiens: Kostytsen: missed with a wrister up highRangers Naslund: Great fake on the forehand and put it in on the backhandCanadiens: Kovalev: Great goal scorer's goal on the backhand. Tucked it under the crossbarRangers: Antropov: Faked, delayed, and scored stick sideCa...
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