OTTAWA, ON – Jimmy Vesey and Barclay Goodrow gave New York a two-goal lead midway through the second period, and the Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Chris Kreider also scored and Ryan Lindgren had three assists to help the Rangers snap a three-game skid — including the last two in which they gave up multi-goal leads at home. Jaroslav Halak stopped 34 shots to get his first win with New York after starting 0-5-1 this season.
Shane Pinto scored and Cam Talbot finished with 33 saves as Ottawa snapped a two-game win streak and lost for the fourth time in six games. The Senators lost for the seventh time in their last eight at home.
Vesey opened the scoring for the Rangers at 10:34 of the first when he jumped on a rebound out front. It was his third of the season and first in nine games.
After an uninspiring first period, both teams raised the intensity level in the second.
The Rangers extended their lead to 2-0 at 10:52 when Lindgren’s shot deflected off Goodrow and in past Talbot.
Ottawa cut the deficit in half with Pinto’s ninth of the season with 6:13 remaining in the middle period. It was the New York native’s first career goal against the Rangers and first in nine games.
The Rangers regained their two-goal lead with 7:01 left in the third when Lindgren, who was left uncontested at the point, had his shot tipped in by Kreider, who was alone in front. It was Kreider’s team-leading 11th.
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Mathieu Joseph (21) fends off New York Rangers Right Wing Vitali Kravtsov (74) while skating with the puck during National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Right Wing Jimmy Vesey (26) celebrates his goal withCenter Mika Zibanejad (93) during National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Right Wing Kaapo Kakko (24) battles Ottawa Senators Defenceman Artem Zub (2) in front of Goalie Cam Talbot (33) during National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Ottawa Senators Center Mark Kastelic (47) battles New York Rangers Defenceman Braden Schneider (4) during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Left Wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal with Defenceman Ryan Lindgren (55) during third period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Ottawa Senators Goalie Cam Talbot (33) takes a drink during first period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) after a whistle during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) before a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: New York Rangers Left Wing Chris Kreider (20) skates with the puck while battling Ottawa Senators Winger Claude Giroux (28) during third period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 30: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) before a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on November 30, 2022, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
