OCTOBER 17, 2009at Air Canada Centre in Toronto
2009-10 Game No. 8; Road Game No. 4
Team Record: 7-1-0
Neutralizing a desperate club looking for its first win, the Rangers skated away with their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night, defeating Toronto 4-1. The Rangers received brilliant goaltending from Henrik Lundqvist and multiple points from Brandon Dubinsky and Marian Gaborik.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Four different players scored in the win at Toronto, as the Blueshirts kept up their remarkably diversified scoring. Over the past four wins,18 total goals have been scored by 13 different Rangers players.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 2009-10 Rangers have now matched the longest winning streak put up by the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1994 and are within three of the franchise record. They have also matched the only other 7-1-0 start in franchise history, registered by the 1983-84 Blueshirts.
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THREE-STAR SELECTIONS BY NEWYORKRANGERS.COM
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1. Henrik Lundqvist
Another 34-save night for the Rangers goaltender. Even with the team's vastly improved offense, it's hard to argue the notion that the All-Star in goal remains the key to the Blueshirts' success.
2. Marc Staal
The defenseman who has dominated matchups against some of the league's top scorers this season did some scoring of his own with the winning goal.
3. Marian Gaborik
Gaborik picked up two assists, including one on the winner to continue his season-long points streak. He also led the team in ice time.
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