Zuccarello secured victory in the last minute – NRK

Until the last minute on the ice, it was unclear whether it was guests or hosts who saw their winning streak broken.

It was 3-3 when Zuccarello struck the last goal of and ensured that Rangers took his ninth victory in a row, to the delight of the home crowd at Madison Square Garden.

– I took a chance that it would hit the net. It is not our best game, but we win luckily again, says Zucca told the club website.

– There is no doubt that he is in fighting form, and he manages to make the difference in battle. Tonight again he shows himself forward at an incredibly important time and give us victory. He plays very well, said Rangers coach Alain Vigneault.

Zuccarello was named man of the match play, and now has nine goals and nine assists this season. New York Rangers took his ninth victory in a row. That has not happened in 43 years.

– We try to win every game we play. Like we’re playing now is fine, but we’re going out on a difficult journey now, so there will be some tough matches, explains 28-year-old.

Zucca-assist

But it was in no way given that the outcome would be as it was. Peter Holland ensured that Toronto got the first goal and could go to the break 1-0 after the first period.

HAPPY: Mats Zuccarello and Rangers goalkeeper Antti Raanta rejoices after victory.

Photo: Adam Hunger / Reuters

Other period was barely blown started when Ryan McDonagh equalized after 44 seconds on an assist from Zuccarello showing that the great period he is in no means is over . Just over 13 minutes later ensured Derek Stepan for the Rangers went ahead, but a few minutes before the second fire, scored Joffrey Lupul and ensured that teams were equal at the start of the third period.

The next goal stood Derick Brassard for, after Zuccarello delivered the puck from behind the perfect Maple Leafs goal. Again pleasure briefly before Toronto equalized, this time by Dion Phaneuf.

Three målpoeng

But in the end it was thus Zuccarello got the fight. With a scant minute left on the clock stopped Jonathan Bernier a weak shot by McDonagh, but “Zucca” picked up the rebound and make the Rangers could put down another victory.

For the Norwegian gave Sunday insert three new målpoeng after 16.52 minutes on the ice.

– You get more confidence when you play like that. It’s a good feeling. The entire team has now said Zuccarello.