Rangers Defeat Senators 2-1 in Shootout at Scotiabank Place in Much Needed Saturday Matinee Win

The New York Rangers got a much needed win in Ottawa Saturday afternoon against the Senators 2-1 in a 7 round shootout. The Senators scored the first goal of the game at 4:29 in the 2nd period to break the scoreless tie. Ranger Vinny Prospal, the second Alternate Captain of the Blueshirts scored a beautiful shorthanded goal at 10:58 in the 2nd period. On the penalty kill Sniper Marian Gaborik picked up the puck, pushed it up the boards along the right side and made a perfect pass to Prospal whom was streaking down the slot. Prospal is without a doubt the best free agency signing the Rangers made this year. The Rangers took 5 minor penalties and continue to hurt themselves, but the PK was excellent once again. Thank goodness that Mutt Jarkko Ruutu missed in the shootout for Ottawa. Henrik Lundqvist was excellent stopping 35 of 36 shots on goal. The three stars of the game were Henrik Lundqvist, Senators Brian Elliott and Chris Phillips.