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Detroit Red Wings vs New York Rangers Wrap - New York Wins 5-1

The Rangers earned a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Wednesday behind a 35-save performance from Henrik Lundqvist at Madison Square Garden.

New York won as a -150 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

New York got goals from Tony DeAngelo, Chris Kreider, Artemi Panarin, Ryan Strome, and Greg McKegg in the victory. DeAngelo opened the scoring at 4:25 of the second period.

Henrik Lundqvist turned in a 35-save effort for the Rangers.

Detroit got a goal from Valtteri Filppula in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Jimmy Howard stopped 26 of 30 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, New York went 2-for-3, while the Red Wings were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

New York lost the shots on goal battle to Detroit by a margin of 36-31.

New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.