Rangers save big point in OT shootout loss to Pens

2010-11 Game No. 53; Home Game No. 26		Rangers' Record: 29-20-4
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GAME RECAP By Jim Cerny, newyorkrangers.com Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky both made their long-awaited returns to the Rangers’ lineup on Tuesday night -- and both players found their way on to the scoresheet -- but the Blueshirts were only able to secure one of a possible two points, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game decided by an overtime shootout. Pittsburgh’s Dustin Jeffrey scored the only goal of the shootout, which lasted seven rounds, beating Henrik Lundqvist with a hard forehand shot. Pens goalie Marc-Andre Fleury then denied Marian Gaborik to hand the Rangers a defeat in their first game back after the All Star break. “They are probably two of the best in the league in the shootout,” Rangers head coach John Tortorella said of the All Star goaltenders Lundqvist and Fleury. “Fleury just made one more save than Hank, so Fleury won this one.” Callahan, who logged more than 21 minutes of ice-time in playing for the first time since breaking his hand in Pittsburgh back on Dec. 15, directly helped the Rangers earn an important point in the standings on Tuesday by scoring the tying goal late in the second period. He also provided the team a major boost with a game-high seven hits and four shots on goal after a 19-game absence from the lineup. “Cally scored a huge goal because that’s a huge point for us,” said Tortorella. “Atlanta loses, Carolina loses. That’s a huge point we earned on his goal.” Dubinsky, who had missed five games due to a stress fracture in his left leg, played more than 23 minutes and earned an assist .... • READ THE FULL STORY | PHOTO GALLERY

PHOTO OF THE GAME STAT OF THE GAME Brian Boyle registered an assist on Brandon Prust’s first-period goal and extended his current scoring streak to a career-high four games, recording four points (two goals, two assists) over the span. He now has 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in the last 26 games, including six points (four goals, two assists) in the last eight. THREE STARS (selected by newyorkrangers.com) 1. R. Callahan 2. B. Dubinsky 3. A. Anisimov

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THE BIGGER PICTURE Despite the loss, the Rangers did get an important point out of this game and reminded themselves of just how much three goals per game can mean to them. The Blueshirts are now a remarkable 20-6-3 this season when they have scored at least three times.

RANGERS LEADERS Icetime -- Staal (26:23) Shots -- Stepan (5) Hits -- Callahan (7) Blocks -- Sauer (3) Takeaways -- Drury (2) Faceoffs -- Dubinsky (19)

NEW YORK RANGERS LINEUP VS. PITTSBURGH
FORWARD LINES
Left Wing	Center	Right Wing
Brandon Dubinsky	Artem Anisimov	Marian Gaborik
Mats Zuccarello	Derek Stepan	Ryan Callahan
Wojtek Wolski	Brian Boyle	Brandon Prust
Sean Avery	Kris Newbury	Chris Drury

DEFENSE PAIRINGS
Left Defense	Right Defense
Marc Staal	Dan Girardi
Ryan McDonagh	Michael Sauer
Michael Del Zotto	Matt Gilroy
Goaltenders: Henrik Lundqvist, Martin Biron Starting Lineup: Lundqvist, Staal, Girardi, Wolski, Boyle, Prust.

POWER PLAY UNITS
FORWARD LINES
Left Wing	Center	Right Wing
Mats Zuccarello	Brian Boyle	Marian Gaborik
Wojtek Wolski	Brandon Dubinsky	Ryan Callahan

POINT MEN
Left Point	Right Point
Michael Del Zotto	Marc Staal
Matt Gilroy	Dan Girardi

PENALTY KILLING UNITS
FORWARD UNITS
Forward	Forward
Brandon Dubinsky	Chris Drury
Brandon Prust	Brian Boyle
Ryan Callahan	Artem Anisimov

DEFENSE PAIRINGS
Left Defense	Right Defense
Marc Staal	Dan Girardi
Ryan McDonagh	Michael Sauer