New York Rangers 2, Detroit Red Wings 3, Final OT: Recap, Tweets, Highlights

FINAL (OT): @DetroitRedWings (3) – @NYRangers (2)
Recap: https://t.co/FVA8fQCJkX#NYRvsDET pic.twitter.com/5Zi7aeEtwX

— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2016

An old friend in Brad Richards got the equalizer in helping the Detroit Red Wings knock off the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.

• New York Rangers 2 (39-22-7, 85 pts)
• Detroit Red Wings 3 (34-23-11, 79 pts)
• NHL, Eastern Conference, Final OT, Box Score
• Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI

The only word coming out of today’s game for fans of the New York Rangers, is simple.

It’s frustration.

Not once did the Blueshirts have a golden opportunity to end the game, but twice. After Ryan McDonagh hit the post squarely from his own end on an empty net while killing a penalty, Viktor Stalberg just missed putting the game away by inches moments later.

It opened the door for Brad Richards to tie the game at 2-2 with just 32 seconds remaining in regulation.

With Keith Yandle doing his best job to screen his own goaltender, Darren Helm then tallied his 10th goal of the season in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win.

Henrik Lundqvist played brilliantly in his return to the lineup. He stopped 40 of the 43 shots he faced on the afternoon.

3 Stars of the Game:

1. D. Helm (Red Wings – C): Goals: 2, Assists: 0
2. H. Lundqvist (Rangers – G): Saves: 40, Save Pct.: .930
3. D. Larkin (Red Wings – C): Goals: 0, Assists: 0

RECAP: #NYR fall 3-2 in overtime despite 40 saves by Lundqvist in return to action: https://t.co/dVZou1X2O2 pic.twitter.com/MLxsnXPsx3

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 12, 2016

#NYR lead after one thanks to this goal from @DerekStepan21 !! pic.twitter.com/wNjiQVVuxO

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 12, 2016

.@DylanLarkin39 | @MichiganFirstCU Post Game Comments | #LGRWhttps://t.co/1pBt5YDvAb

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 12, 2016

.@BRichards_1991 | @MichiganFirstCU Post Game Comments | #LGRWhttps://t.co/YMIf16qsTz

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 12, 2016

Here are today's ⭐️⭐️⭐️ of the game presented by @chevrolet #LGRW pic.twitter.com/xx68bDOr1x

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 12, 2016

Your final today from Detroit! #LGRW #DangerZone pic.twitter.com/xTcR0XBBqW

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 12, 2016

The goal that won it. #NYRvsDEThttps://t.co/MDxH2o4KHd

— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2016

The goal that tied it. #NYRvsDEThttps://t.co/XSoz0sc2Lq

— NHL (@NHL) March 12, 2016

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