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New York Rangers: Struggles At Home Continue in Game 3 Loss to Canadiens

By Nick Ziegler

Apr 16, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) checks New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) checks New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Rangers were unable to rebound from a tough Game 2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as they lost in Game 3.

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After a disappointing loss in Game 2, the New York Rangers had a sloppy first period at home in Game 3. Madison Square Garden hasn’t been kind to the Rangers recently, and the Rangers didn’t get a boost in the first period from being at home.

Despite have two power plays, the Rangers didn’t score in the first period, and they were also out-shot by the Montreal Canadiens 10-6. Turnovers were a major issue for the Rangers, and luckily, Henrik Lundqvist played very well to help save his teammates.

In the second period, the Rangers were outplayed by the Canadiens yet again. A costly penalty on a faceoff by J.T. Miller resulted in the Canadiens’ first power play of the game. After a few big saves by Lundqvist, Artturi Lehkonen was able to rip one past him for the first goal of the game.

To start the third period, the Rangers committed another penalty, this time to Mats Zuccarello for a four-minute minor. Despite nearly killing the four-minute penalty, the Canadiens would eventually get a great look, as Shea Weber drilled a shot past Lundqvist.

Later in the period, the Rangers would once again turn the puck over, and Alexander Radulov would make them pay with the Canadiens’ third goal of the game. Turnovers were a theme in this game for the Rangers. The sloppy play was certainly a cause for the bad loss on Sunday.

The Rangers were finally able to get some success in the offensive end at the end of the game. Brady Skjei was able to blast one past Carey Price, who played very well in the win.

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Next up for the Rangers will be a must-win game on Tuesday night. With the Canadiens heading back home for Game 5, the Rangers can’t lose Game 4 if they want to win the series.

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