Third Period Flurry Powers Rangers Past Ducks

In a hard-fought Saturday night clash, Ryan Lindgren and Will Cuylle lit the lamp in the third period, leading the New York Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Jonathan Quick stood tall in net for the Rangers, turning aside 30 shots and rebounding from a home defeat to reigning champions Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Lindgren Shines in Career Milestone

The Rangers have been on a hot streak, gaining points in seven of their last eight outings (6-1-1). Defenseman Lindgren broke the ice at 4:13 into the third period, firing a shot from the slot that found its way past Ducks’ goaltender Lukas Dostal. This marked Lindgren’s first puck to hit the net this season, and the 11th in his 336-game NHL tenure.

Cuylle and Zellweger Trade Goals

Cuylle extended the Rangers lead to 2-0 amid a chaotic goalmouth scramble, leaving just over 8 minutes on the clock. However, Olen Zellweger quickly responded for the Ducks, dashing Quick’s hopes of a shutout just 1:45 later. This defeat marked the Ducks’ third in their last four games.

Quick’s Key Saves

Quick, clinching his 395th career win, denied Ducks’ forward Mason McTavish with a spectacular glove save with 4:40 remaining in the second period, preserving the deadlock. Quick then thwarted McTavish again just 75 seconds later. As the seconds ticked down, Quick pulled out two more stops to secure the Rangers’ win.

Key Contributors

Artemi Panarin, last season’s top scorer for the Rangers with 120 points, including 49 goals, extended his points streak to eight games this season. Panarin sits atop the Rangers’ roster with six goals and 15 points to date. Meanwhile, Alexis Lafreniere, who set up Lindgren’s goal, has tallied four assists and eight points this season.

On the Horizon

The Ducks will aim to rebound as they face off against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Rangers set their sights on a road trip to Washington on Tuesday.