The New York Rangers have now started a perfect 3-0 after their 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in their home opener at MSG.
New York Rangers 5 (3-0, 6 pts) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 2 (0-2, 0 pts)
3 Stars of the Game:
- Lundqvist (Rangers – G): Saves: 37, Save Pct.: .949
- Lindberg (Rangers – C): Goals: 2, Assists: 0
- Stalberg (Rangers – LW): Goals: 0, Assists: 2
By Robby Sabo

The rookie center who’s in between J.T. Miller and Viktor Stalberg on the New York Rangers’ third-line tallied two more goals to his 2015-16 NHL ledger for a grand total of four on the season.
The kid has four goals over his first three career games.
#NYR win it!! Grab a 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets in tonight’s home opener @TheGarden! pic.twitter.com/2jacwhrUgV
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 11, 2015
Rookie Oscar Lindberg has 2 goals on the night and 4 already this season. The @NYRangers lead 3-0 early. #CBJvsNYR
https://t.co/SzaN1kUZPF
— NHL (@NHL) October 10, 2015
He helped New York come away with the 5-2 victory in their home opener. They’re now a perfect 3-0 on the season and have beaten the Columbus Blue Jackets in two straight nights.
Henrik Lundqvist was stellar once again. He stopped 37 shots on a night it appeared he saw everything come his direction.
His night also included this save, one that’ll be thrown into the discussion for save of the year:
Henrik!!!
#NHLFaceOff
https://t.co/2LCtz8pwAm
— NHL (@NHL) October 11, 2015
Here were some of the pregame festivities at MSG:
ICYMI watch the #NYR on ice projection before the home opener. #WeAreRangersTown
https://t.co/oLHIoEWi6N
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 11, 2015
Watch the full video from #NYR introductions. #WeAreRangersTown
https://t.co/zpmtSMEtmB
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 11, 2015
Your 2015-16 New York Rangers! #WeAreRangersTown pic.twitter.com/WVNBoGdiJ6
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 10, 2015
The Blueshirts will take the next two days off prior to hosting the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.
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