For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a 1-0 lead earned in the confines of "The World's Most Famous Arena."
Troy Brouwer missed from point-blank range. Alex Ovechkin clanked his shot off the right post. Dennis Wideman rung one off the left post. Brian Boyle inadvertently used his backside to block Mike Rupp's attempt with a wide-open net.
The Boston Bruins are fast, but one thing the Washington Capitals realized quickly against the New York Rangers is just how aggressively they come on the forecheck.
Mike Rupp scored two goals and Brad Richards posted the winner on top of a chilly baseball field, as the New York Rangers outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in the Winter Classic on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
The indelible image of Mike Rupp at the Winter Classic was not a favorable one. His decisive loss in a fight with Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine in last year's event while with the Pittsburgh Penguins was a pivotal moment, and not in a good way.
It was the best elbow to the head Jay Beagle ever received.
Sean Avery's NHL return is on hold for at least one more game.
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Having completed two trades to add three players to the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, general manager Ray Shero is looking forward to seeing how good his team might look once its healthy in time for the playoffs.
If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.
If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.
"Maybe we've been out so long and everyone is on edge," Rangers forward Mike Rupp said.
"We don't look to come out the same way we did in Game 1," forward Mike Rupp said.
