Alexis Lafreniere scores twice as Rangers beat Lightning 4-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored twice and Dylan Garand made 25 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight home win.Will Cuylle and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who snapped Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak.
In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the New York Rangers stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-1 victory, marking their fifth consecutive home win. Alexis Lafreniere, the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft, was the star of the show, netting two goals and providing crucial assists. Dylan Garand made 25 saves, securing his second consecutive shutout since starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin was injured last Friday.
This victory breaks Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak, which ended with a 5-1 loss to the Rangers in their home opener on October 1. The Lightning had not lost since that game. Will Cuylle and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who previously defeated Vancouver 6-2 in a hometown win earlier this week.
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