Goodrow scores twice, Rangers edge Red Wings to maintain Metro lead

Andrew Copp tied it 1-1 at 7:11, slipping a backhand between Fast’s legs.

Goodrow put New York again forward 2-1 at 19:31. Vesey’s shot was blocked, however Goodrow knocked the unfastened puck previous Lyon.

Compher tied it 2-2 at 1:24 of the second interval when Jeff Petry’s shot deflected off his skate and previous Fast.

Larkin gave Detroit a 3-2 lead with a power-play objective at 13:19. Perron’s shot beat Fast and hit the put up, however the Rangers goalie overlooked the puck. Earlier than he might react, Larkin put within the rebound for his thirtieth objective of the season.

“They’re a determined crew,” Fast mentioned. “We all know the place they’re within the standings, and we knew how exhausting they have been going to come back out and play.”

Goodrow tied it 3-3 at 13:44 on a rebound for his second of the sport.

Kreider’s power-play objective gave the Rangers a 4-3 lead at 10:14 of the third. He scored on the rebound of Mika Zibanejad’s one-timer from the left circle.

“I believed issues felt good within the third interval,” Lalonde mentioned. “We had some momentum, after which we put their energy play on the market. They cashed in.”

NOTES: Larkin grew to become the fourth Pink Wings participant in 30 years to achieve 30 targets in three straight seasons, becoming a member of Brendan Shanahan (5 instances), Henrik Zetterberg (4) and Sergei Fedorov (three). … Rangers ahead Artemi Panarin had an help to increase his level streak to eight video games (17 factors; seven targets, 10 assists).