NHL: Rangers dominate Thrashers, lead series 3-0

April 17, 2007

''NY Rangers lead series 3-0. (Best of Seven)''

The annihilated the  Monday night, burying pucks in the back of the goal the entire game with  leading the way. Nylander scored the first of the postseason, scoring the opening goal, as well as the final, as the  to a dominated the, 7-0.

scored his first of what would be three goals 0:32 into regulation, beating, who was just barraged with pucks the entire night. first goal would prove to be the game winner, but the were determined to pad their lead. scored his second of the game 9:13 later to double the lead. After four more scores, would cap the game off at 15:54 to complete the  embarrassing loss.

The, down three games, will try to stop their skid, and the sweep of the opening round series Wednesday night, when they will travel to in  to battle the , perhaps for the last time.

Three Stars of the Game

 * #1 = Michael Nylander, C, New York Rangers - 3 Goals, 1 Assist
 * #2 = Ryan Callahan, RW, New York Rangers - 2 Goals
 * #3 = Henrik Lundqvist, G, New York Rangers - 21 Saves, Shutout Win