Gaborik's Hat-Trick Goal is Moment of Week
(Week of Jan. 25-31)
The fans have spoken. Marian Gaborik's third goal against Colorado, which gave the Blueshirts a 3-0 lead over the Avalanche on Jan. 31 at Denver's Pepsi Center has been named the newyorkrangers.com Moment of the Week for Week 18 of the 2009-10 season. Gabork has now earned Moment of the Week honors in six of the past 18 weeks, and this one was a no-brainer for the fans, collecting 87.7 percent of the vote to beat each of Gaborik's two other goals scored during the hat trick vs. the Avs. The second goal, which made it a 2-0 game, was second with 6.9 percent, and the third goal received 5.4 percent. Thanks to all the fans who voted. Check back on Monday morning for a new listing of Moment of the Week candidates.
The Winning Moment ...
Comments from fans who voted for Gaborik's third goal of the game ...
Who doesn't love a hat trick?
-- Megan W. from Parkersburg, W. Va.
In a week of offensive struggles for the team, it's great to see Gabby turn it on! Watching this game at home in my No. 10 jersey, his third goal affirmed that "I am a Ranger"!
-- Mike from Winnipeg, Manitoba
I've been waiting for this ever since he signed with the Rangers! Can't wait for him to dazzle us with five!
-- Wes E. from New York, N.Y.
I was there, and it took me a second to realize he had a hat trick. First time I've ever seen one.
-- Felicia I. from Denver, Colo.
Not only did Gaborik score the hat trick, but his defensive move beforehand -- throwing himself on the ice, then leaping up from that to make the breakaway -- that was phenomenal.
-- Carmen P. from Brooklyn, N.Y.
It's always good to see my favorite player get out of a bad slump and find the net, and what better way to do that than with a hat trick on a sick breakaway?
-- Chris Alayon from Rocky Point, N.Y.
This shows how absolutely serious Gaborik is as a player! He is not to be messed with!
-- Phoenix from Teaneck, N.J.
Gaborik is the best thing to happen to the Rangers since Lundqvist and Jagr. He reminds me of Petr Bondra.
-- Paul from Holtsville, N.Y.
Gaborik's the man.
-- Anthony Tumio from Stratford, Conn.
This was the first of hopefully many of Gaborik's hat-tricks with the Rangers.
-- Tyler from Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
The natural hat trick showed Gaborik's vintage quick release!
-- Rob K. from South Brunswick, N.J.
Wow. The talent this man has is incredible. He is such a natural scoreer and is always fun to watch. Hats off to a 10th career hat trick :)
-- Cassandra from New Jersey
He is the most underrated player in the NHL.
-- Stu W. from London, England
It is signature Gaborik. A shot he has made dozens of times before (against Lundquist in his legendary five-goal night), yet still has the ability to inspire complete awe.
-- Joe from Rye, N.Y.
If there was anyone who deserved a hat trick, it was Gaborik.
-- Ashley from Bellmore, N.Y.
This is exactly why we got Gaborik. He can score whenever he wants to.
-- Lauren E. from Mastic, N.Y.
I was at the game, and it was a beauty. I even threw my hat.
-- Julia from Littleton, Colo.
Gabby has been deserving this trick for a long time! Just wish it was at home so he could see more hats on the ice!
-- Jason H. from Springfield, Ore.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Week 1: Del Zotto's First NHL Goal
Week 2: Callahan's Goal at Washington
Week 3: Gaborik Burns Kings for 4-2 Lead
Week 4: Gaborik Widens Lead at Montreal
Week 5: Gaborik Scores Winner vs. Bruins
Week 6: Higgins Gets First Goal as a Ranger
Week 7: Parenteau Goal in Shootout at Ottawa
Week 8: Gaborik's Second Goal vs. Capitals
Week 9: Parenteau's Shootout-Decider At Florida
Week 10: Lundqvist Stops Stafford's End-to-End Rush
Week 11: Gaborik Gives Rangers 2-1 Lead over Sabres
Week 12: Anisimov Scores Winner at Philadelphia
Week 13: Dubinsky Ties Islanders in Final Minute
Week 14: Dubinsky's Third-Period Game-Winner at Carolina
Week 15: Avery's Spin-o-Rama Assist is Fourth Point of Night
Week 16: Dubinsky Ties Canadiens with Shorthanded Goal
Week 17: Voros Nets First of Season on a Power Play
(Week of Jan. 25-31)
The fans have spoken. Marian Gaborik's third goal against Colorado, which gave the Blueshirts a 3-0 lead over the Avalanche on Jan. 31 at Denver's Pepsi Center has been named the newyorkrangers.com Moment of the Week for Week 18 of the 2009-10 season. Gabork has now earned Moment of the Week honors in six of the past 18 weeks, and this one was a no-brainer for the fans, collecting 87.7 percent of the vote to beat each of Gaborik's two other goals scored during the hat trick vs. the Avs. The second goal, which made it a 2-0 game, was second with 6.9 percent, and the third goal received 5.4 percent. Thanks to all the fans who voted. Check back on Monday morning for a new listing of Moment of the Week candidates.
The Winning Moment ...
| Rangers 3, Avalanche 1 at Pepsi Center |
Jan. 31, 2010 |
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The Moment: Marian Gaborik completes his first hat trick as Ranger at 9:17 of third vs. Avs Description: Gaborik finished off the hat trick at 9:17 of the third period, beating Anderson on a breakaway snap shot. The Rangers had just completed yet another successful penalty kill, and Prospal sprung Gaborik on left wing with a perfect head-man pass. The hat trick was the 10th of Gaborik’s career, and first since Dec. 20, 2007. With 33 goals on the season, Gaborik now ranks fourth in the NHL, just four behind Patrick Marleau, the league-leader with 37. • COMPLETE GAME RECAP |
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Comments from fans who voted for Gaborik's third goal of the game ...
Who doesn't love a hat trick?
-- Megan W. from Parkersburg, W. Va.
In a week of offensive struggles for the team, it's great to see Gabby turn it on! Watching this game at home in my No. 10 jersey, his third goal affirmed that "I am a Ranger"!
-- Mike from Winnipeg, Manitoba
I've been waiting for this ever since he signed with the Rangers! Can't wait for him to dazzle us with five!
-- Wes E. from New York, N.Y.
I was there, and it took me a second to realize he had a hat trick. First time I've ever seen one.
-- Felicia I. from Denver, Colo.
Not only did Gaborik score the hat trick, but his defensive move beforehand -- throwing himself on the ice, then leaping up from that to make the breakaway -- that was phenomenal.
-- Carmen P. from Brooklyn, N.Y.
It's always good to see my favorite player get out of a bad slump and find the net, and what better way to do that than with a hat trick on a sick breakaway?
-- Chris Alayon from Rocky Point, N.Y.
This shows how absolutely serious Gaborik is as a player! He is not to be messed with!
-- Phoenix from Teaneck, N.J.
Gaborik is the best thing to happen to the Rangers since Lundqvist and Jagr. He reminds me of Petr Bondra.
-- Paul from Holtsville, N.Y.
Gaborik's the man.
-- Anthony Tumio from Stratford, Conn.
This was the first of hopefully many of Gaborik's hat-tricks with the Rangers.
-- Tyler from Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
The natural hat trick showed Gaborik's vintage quick release!
-- Rob K. from South Brunswick, N.J.
Wow. The talent this man has is incredible. He is such a natural scoreer and is always fun to watch. Hats off to a 10th career hat trick :)
-- Cassandra from New Jersey
He is the most underrated player in the NHL.
-- Stu W. from London, England
It is signature Gaborik. A shot he has made dozens of times before (against Lundquist in his legendary five-goal night), yet still has the ability to inspire complete awe.
-- Joe from Rye, N.Y.
If there was anyone who deserved a hat trick, it was Gaborik.
-- Ashley from Bellmore, N.Y.
This is exactly why we got Gaborik. He can score whenever he wants to.
-- Lauren E. from Mastic, N.Y.
I was at the game, and it was a beauty. I even threw my hat.
-- Julia from Littleton, Colo.
Gabby has been deserving this trick for a long time! Just wish it was at home so he could see more hats on the ice!
-- Jason H. from Springfield, Ore.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Week 1: Del Zotto's First NHL Goal
Week 2: Callahan's Goal at Washington
Week 3: Gaborik Burns Kings for 4-2 Lead
Week 4: Gaborik Widens Lead at Montreal
Week 5: Gaborik Scores Winner vs. Bruins
Week 6: Higgins Gets First Goal as a Ranger
Week 7: Parenteau Goal in Shootout at Ottawa
Week 8: Gaborik's Second Goal vs. Capitals
Week 9: Parenteau's Shootout-Decider At Florida
Week 10: Lundqvist Stops Stafford's End-to-End Rush
Week 11: Gaborik Gives Rangers 2-1 Lead over Sabres
Week 12: Anisimov Scores Winner at Philadelphia
Week 13: Dubinsky Ties Islanders in Final Minute
Week 14: Dubinsky's Third-Period Game-Winner at Carolina
Week 15: Avery's Spin-o-Rama Assist is Fourth Point of Night
Week 16: Dubinsky Ties Canadiens with Shorthanded Goal
Week 17: Voros Nets First of Season on a Power Play
