nhl Game Recap
Rangers Down Toronto 5-3 - Match Report
New York skated to a 5-3 victory over Toronto on Wednesday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +124 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.0.
Greg McKegg, Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich, Filip Chytil, and Chris Kreider each scored for the Rangers in the victory. Chytil opened the scoring for New York.
Igor Shesterkin turned in a 27-save effort for the Rangers.
Auston Matthews(2), and John Tavares scored for the Maple Leafs, finding the net behind Igor Shesterkin.
Michael Hutchinson stopped 30 of 34 shots for the Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-2, while the Maple Leafs were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Toronto 35-30 in the game.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sabres. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Anaheim.