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