Rangers end 5-game skid, defeat Habs 4-1 (AP)

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 Rangers end 5-game skid, defeat Habs 4-1 (AP)
Petr Prucha and Nigel Dawes had a goal and an assist apiece, Henrik Lundqvist got back on track and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 Saturday night to end their five-game losing streak. New York had gone 0-4-1 since a home overtime victory against the Canadiens on Dec. 29. Lundqvist, whose recent slide cost him an invitation to the All-Star game, made 18 saves. [link]

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Rangers Defeat Canadiens 4-1 To Snap Losing Streak
Published 1/13/2008 by BigJake at Skate 2 Stick
... control. He sent a quick, short pass to Straka, who zipped in his eighth at 13:20. Straka had missed two games since sustaining a concussion last Saturday in Edmonton, and as late as Friday was considered a long shot to face Montreal. He showed no ill-effects after skating Friday for the first time since the injury. That was important since Brendan Shanahan was forced to sit out due to a hip/hamstring injury incurred in the third period Thursday. Source: Yahoo Sports ...

Pregame: Rangers at Penguins — Stringing wins together?
Published 1/14/2008 by Jen C. at RANGERLAND.NET
... The Rangers last played Saturday night, a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The win broke the Rangers five-game winless streak. Surprisingly enough, the rangers book-ended the losing streak with wins over the Habs. ...

Pregame: Rangers at Montreal — Super Sunday
Published 2/3/2008 by Jen C. at RANGERLAND.NET
... roster for an extra player even if the Rangers didn’t put Hossa on the IR. He also said it was more important to carry extra forwards than extra defenseman. Lundqvist should be back in net after a strong performance against the Devils. Lundqvist has posted good numbers against the Habs this season. Pregame Poll polls - Take Our Poll Last Rangers-Habs game The Rangers and Canadiens last played on Jan. 12. The Rangers won 4-1. Last Rangers game The Rangers last played Friday ...

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