Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in the first period to continue his hot start as the New York Rangers remained unbeaten on home ice with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in the first period to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The win improved the Rangers' record to 5-0-0 at home, marking their best start on home ice since the 1990-91 season. Tye Kartye assisted on both of Lafreniere's goals as New York secured its sixth win in eight games.
Will Cuylle added a second-period goal for New York, and Mika Zibanejad sealed the victory with a late short-handed empty-netter. Goaltender Dylan Garand stopped 25 shots in place of injured starter Igor Shesterkin, while Zemgus Girgensons scored the lone goal for the Lightning, ending their four-game winning streak.
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