Rangers keep up streak against Devils

Fri., March 28, 2008

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

Nigel Dawes scored the tiebreaking goal while sliding on his back into Devils goalie Martin Brodeur late in the third period and the New York Rangers beat New Jersey for the seventh straight time this season 3-2 Thursday night at New York.

A pass by Chris Drury, who assisted on every Rangers goal, hit the skate of Devils defenseman Sheldon Brookbank and caromed in on Brodeur.

He steered the puck into the onrushing Dawes, on the ice after being knocked down by New Jersey’s Travis Zajac. Both players crashed the crease, with Dawes pushing the puck over the line with his shoulder with 3:06 left in the period.

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2: At Boston, Tim Thomas made 30 saves and Phil Kessel and Peter Schaefer each added a goal and assist to lift the Bruins to a victory, eliminating Toronto from playoff contention.

Thrashers 3, Panthers 2: At Sunrise, Fla., Mark Recchi scored with 6:13 left in the third period to help Atlanta snap a five-game losing streak with a victory over Florida.

Penguins 3, Islanders 1: At Pittsburgh, Jarkko Ruutu had a goal and two assists and the Penguins beat New York in Sidney Crosby’s first home game in more than two months.

Capitals 4, Lightning 3 (OT): At Tampa, Fla., Tomas Fleischmann scored with 2:33 left in overtime to lift Washington past the Lightning.

Sabres 4, Senators 3 (SO): At Ottawa, Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored in the shootout and Buffalo earned a win over the Senators.

Sharks 3, Stars 2 (OT): At San Jose, Calif., Joe Thornton scored a power-play goal with 2:02 left in overtime, and the Sharks inched closer to a Pacific Division title with a victory over Dallas, snapping a six-game home losing streak against the Stars.

Kings 4, Coyotes 0: At Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists and Erik Ersberg made 38 saves as the Kings earned a victory over Phoenix.

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