Swedish duo lowered Zuccarello and Rangers – Dagbladet.no

Vancouver Canucks were too strong for Mats Zuccarello and his teammates in the New York Rangers. Guests from New York lost 1-2. There were also losses for Andreas Martinsen Colorado Avalanche.

After Sunday’s 4-1 victory against the Ottawa Senators, hunted Zucca and co. another victory in the NHL Thursday morning Norwegian time. The hosts Canucks refused them the pleasure.

– We were not able to take care of our chances in the first two periods. The 3rd period was weird. We were unable to do the job, said Rangers coach Alain Vigneault after the match, according to Rangers’ website.

Målrush in 3rd period

The match was goalless in both 1st and 2nd period, but after the middle period was nettsus three times in Rogers Arena. Swedish Alexander Edler sent first Canucks in the guide just over three minutes into the 3rd period. The joy was short-lived for the home fans. Rangers defender Dan Boyle equalized five minutes later.

Nevertheless, Canucks last laugh. Daniel Sedin scored the 2-1 just after the New York team’s equalizer, and it was the Swede matchvinner.

– We got better and better during the match. After 1st period we played well and in the end we secured the victory, said Sedin after the game, according to the Canucks’ own Twitter account.

Mats Zuccarello was on the ice for a total of 17.25 minutes. He failed to contribute goals or assists.

Rangers’ next match in the NHL is already Friday. When guests the Edmonton Oilers.

Martinsen loss

Andreas Martinsen Colorado Avalanche also lost Thursday. Pittsburgh Penguins became too strong. Penguins won settlement, 4-2.

Homemade Avalanche took the lead on Matt Duchene just over five minutes into the settlement, but the guests equalized by Matt Cullen five minutes. Avalanche ensured however for 2-1 at the break after the first period. Erik Johnson scored for the hosts.

After a goalless middle period, catered Penguins up with three goals in the 3rd period. Beau Bennett (2) and Patric Horn Qvist ensured that guests could bring all the points.

Andreas Martinsen got 13.13 minutes on the ice for Avalanche. He ended with one plus point of the protocol, but did not contribute to goals or assists.

(NTB)