1495 Sports scoring update final: The New York Rangers (37-14-5) fell to the Chicago Blackhawks (30-21-7) by a final of 4-2 in NHL action on Thursday night. Here is the scoring update along with the starters for both teams….
Starting for the New York Rangers:
Martin Biron, Marc Staal, Steve Eminger, Brandon Dubinsky, Brian Boyle, and Brandon Prust
Starting for the Chicago Blackhawks:
Corey Crawford, Brent Seabrook, Nick Leddy, Viktor Stalberg, Dave Bolland, and Bryan Bickell
First Period:
1-o Blackhawks: 1:05 Jonathan Toews (28) penalty shot-snap shot
2-0 Blackhawks: 2:07 Nick Leddy (3) slap shot Assists Marian Hossa (34) and Brent Seabrook (18)
3-0 Blackhawks: 4:00 Patrick Sharp (23) snap shot Assist Jonathan Toews (26)
4-0 Blackhawks: 9:38 Marian Hossa (22) snap shot Assists: Patrick Kane (34) and Brent Seabrook (19)
Second Period:
4-1 Blackhawks: 3:04 Marc Staal cuts into the Chicago lead with a slap shot goal (1) Assists: Steve Eminger (3) and Michael Rupp (1)
Third Period:
4-2 Blackhawks 15:15 Carl Hagelin (9) wrist shot Assists: Ryan McDonagh (16) and Ryan Callahan (20)
Martin Biron makes 18 saves in the cage for New York.
Game played on February 17, 2012