PLAYERS:
Marian Gaborik,
Henrik Lundqvist,
Pavel Datsyuk,
Marian Hossa,
Artem Anisimov,
John Tortorella,
Dan Girardi,
Jason Spezza
TEAMS: New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators
TEAMS: New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA -- With three participants in tonight's 2012 NHL All-Star Game at ScotiaBank Place, the New York Rangers were bound to steal the spotlight in some way, shape or form. That form came in the play of forward Marian Gaborik, who not only scored on his goaltender back in New York, Henrik Lundqvist, twice, but also finished the night with four points (3g, 1a) to earn the game's Most Valuable Player Award.
The rivalry between Rangers teammates Gaborik and Lundqvist had grown ever since Marian was drafted by Team Chara to confirm that he would be going up against Hank in the All-Star Game. Between the Twitter war and the in-person trash talking, it was quite an interesting situation to watch unfold from a fan's perspective.
Gabby spoke about what's gone on between him and Lundqvist following the game...
"I tried to get into his mind over the whole weekend," Gaborik told the media (myself included). "I think it was a pretty good challenge against...
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