The Los Angeles Kings winning streak ended rudely at the game at the Minnesota Wild. After six successes in a row, the Californians had to admit defeat to their opponents 1: 3 this time. The Boston Bruins are currently inexplicably vulnerable in defense. Also in their appearance on Broadway against the New York Rangers, one day after the 2: 7 against the New York Islanders, the Rangers set another pack with 2: 6. The Colorado Avalanche prevailed 3-2 away against the Arizona Coyotes. The team almost lost a three-goal lead in the final phase.
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GAME OF THE DAY
New York Rangers – Boston Bruins 6:2
Ryan Strome With one goal and two assists, he played a decisive role in the 6-2 success of his New York Rangers against the Boston Bruins in Madison Square Garden. It was the Rangers’ first game with six goals in one game this season.
For the hosts it was the third win in the past four games. For Boston, however, it set the fourth defeat in the most recent five duels.
In addition to Strom, the home side primarily liked Chris Kreider (a goal, a template), Adam Fox (two assists), Ryan Lindgren (two templates) and Alexandar Georgiev in the gate, which could show 31 rescue acts. Alexis Lafreniere got his first NHL assist point of his career.
Video: BOS @ NYR: Strome extends Rangers’ lead to 2-0
After the 2: 7 at the New York Islanders on Thursday, the Bruins defense was unusually holey on Friday. On the other hand, Boston could once again rely on its top formation in attack. Brad Marchand (one goal, one assist), David pastrnak (two assists) and Patrice Bergeron (one hit) collected a total of five counters. goalkeeper Tuukka Rask was able to distinguish itself 28 times.
Phillip Di Giuseppe gave Rangers the lead with his first goal of the season in the 13th minute. Ryan Strome increased to 2-0 for New York in the 23rd.
Only then did the Bruins find their way into the game and came through Bergeron (25th) to the connection goal. Two quick goals within twelve seconds Colin Blackwell (39th, power play) and Chris Kreider (40th) made it 4-1 in favor of Rangers before the second break.
Three more goals in the final part of the game Pavel Buchnevich (42.) and Jonny Brodzinski for New York and the second goal of the day for the guests by Marchand (48th) ensured the final score.
For the first time this season, spectators were allowed to play at a game at Madison Square Garden. 1800 fans were present, which corresponded to an occupancy rate of ten percent. Both teams will meet again on Sunday in the same place.
THE 3 STARS OF THE DAY
1. Ryan Strome, New York Rangers (one goal, two assists): With three points, Strome played a major role in his team’s 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins. It was a strong team effort from the Rangers, but it stood out on the stats with the most points.
2. Cam Talbot, Minnesota Wild (27 bailouts): In the first game after his forced break due to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, the Wild goalkeeper convinced across the board and led his team to a 3-1 win.
3. Nazem Kadri |, Colorado Avalanche (one goal, two assists): With one goal and two assist points, Kadri was the most noticeable player in his Avalanche in the 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I really enjoyed our game tonight,” said New York coach David Quinn after beating Boston 6-2. “I thought we were ready to play from the first face-off. I think we had all four rows going well. I thought our defense also played well and our goalkeeper showed his skills. So it was really a very good team effort today. “
THE OTHER GAMES IN BRIEF
Minnesota Wild – Los Angeles Kings 3:1
The Minnesota Wild celebrated their fifth success in a row in a 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, who had previously been victorious six times in a row. Wild’s three hits in the Xcel Energy Center all fell in the first third. Kirill Kaprizov (13.), Nick Bjugstad (15.) and Joel Eriksson Ek (16.) ensured clear conditions on the ice early on.
The King’s consolation hit by Jeff Carter (58th) was only cosmetic results shortly before the end of the game. Cam Talbot in the Minnesota goal convinced with 27 saves. His counterpart recorded the same number of rescue acts Jonathan Quick. For Bjugstad it was the 100th NHL goal of his career. Both teams will meet again on Saturday in the same place.
Video: LAK @ MIN: Kaprizov marks the first goal in the game
Arizona Coyotes – Colorado Avalanche 2:3
In the Gila River Arena in Glendale, the Colorado Avalanche prevailed 3-2 against the host Arizona Coyotes. Mikko Rantanen (22nd, power play) brought the guests into the lead early in the second section after a goalless opening third. Increased in the final section Andre Burakovsky (47th) and Nazem Kadri (52nd) reduced the score to 3-0 for Colorado with their hits. Only then did the coyotes wake up and get through Phil Kessel (59.) and Drake Caggiula (60.) approach again. But it shouldn’t be enough to win points that evening.
Hunter bowl im Tor Colorados showed 16 saves and was able to look forward to his first victory with the team. Adin Hill on the other hand, he was able to distinguish himself a total of 26 times in his first start since February 19, 2020, but not prevent his team’s defeat.
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