Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – It turns out the New York Rangers left their defensive game in the Eastern time zone. Henrik Lundqvist needed to make only 22 saves in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. Brad Richards set up goals separated by 1:46 in the second period for the Rangers, who won for only the second time through six stops thus far on a season-opening, nine-game road trip. After splitting games in Phoenix and Los Angeles to begin the trek, New York had lost three straight at San Jose, Anaheim and St. Louis by a combined 20-5 margin. Lundqvist picked up right from last May’s first-round playoff series with Washington, notching his third consecutive shutout against the Capitals after blanking them in Games 6 and 7. Braden Holtby stopped 34 shots for Washington, which is off to an equally slow start with five losses in seven games.<\/p>\n
Final Score: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2<\/p>\n
Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Teemu Selanne scored what proved to be the game-winner late in the second period, as the Anaheim Ducks handed the Calgary Flames their first regulation loss of the season with a 3-2 decision on Wednesday at Honda Center. Kyle Palmieri and Dustin Penner potted a goal apiece for the Ducks, who have won 17 straight regular-season home games against the Flames. Viktor Fasth stood tall between the pipes for Anaheim, turning away 33-of-35 shots in the triumph. Lee Stempniak and Jiri Hudler each scored once for the Flames, who fell to 3-1-2 after failing to register a point for the first time this season. Joey MacDonald allowed all three goals on 22 shots in defeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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