Capitals Defeat Rangers 4-2 at Garden Tuesday as Henrik Lundqvist Smashes Stick in Disgust

The Washington Capitals and sniper Alex Ovechkin defeated the New York Rangers last night 4-2. This was an especially tough loss to take. They played very well, well enough to win but couldn’t find a way to score. The Blueshirt’s penalty kill has been excellent but they gave up 2 power play goals to Washington with 1 going to Alex the Great on his only shot on goal. Ovechkin said he loved playing at the Garden and couldn’t wait to get back on the ice after being out. Marian Gaborik scored both Ranger goals, at 1:16 in the 1st period and on the power play at 8:23 in the 3rd period. Aaron Voros bloodied Matt Bradley in a 1st period fight but Bradley had the last laugh. In the 3rd period defenseman Wade Redden lost the puck along the boards and Matt Bradley came in on a breakaway. Henrik Lundqvist could not stop the shot as Bradley streaked down the slot and went top shelf. The King needed to stop that one and he knew it. Rookie defenseman Matt Gilroy came down to try to make a play but couldn’t. I wish Gilroy stopped him and took a penalty. I’d rather they earn the goal on a power play than get that scoring chance. Vinny Prospal just missed scoring and hit the post. Prospal looks great wearing the second alternate captain A. Lundqvist made 22 of 25 saves while the Blueshirts only mustered 20 shots on goal. Lundqvist smashed his stick on the ice in disgust after the final horn sounded. My Wife and I will be at the Garden on Saturday as they host the Florida Panthers. Denis Potvin will not be broadcasting the game for Florida so he won’t be serenaded with “POTVIN SUCKS” all night. The three stars of the game were Capital Alex Ovechkin, Marian Gaborik and Capital Matt Bradley.