Gaborik Scores Two as the Rangers Fall to the Capitals 4-2, Nov. 17 '09

Game Highlights:


The Rangers losing theme of the season - poor second period play - costs the Blueshirts another 2 points in the East as they fell to the Capitals 4-2 (with an open-netter).

I love how John Tortorella (who correctly said the game was lost because of lack of secondary scoring) becomes more of an asshole to reporters when the Rangers lose. Nothing against Tom Renney, but it is good to see a pissed-off coach after a crumby loss. John Tortorella puts some blame on the 2nd-4th line players lack of scoring, and I kind of agree - seeing how Marian Gaborik (15-12-27) has contributed to 42.86% of the Rangers' 63 goals (nearly half!). He mentions 5-on-5 scoring, and looking at the lowest +/- of the game you can really narrow down who Tortorella is referencing: Chris Higgins, Ryan Callahan (-2), Ales Kotalik, Matt Gilroy, Wade Redden, Michael Del Zotto (-1).

* Speaking of Marian Gaborik, his second goal tonight put him in a tie for the league lead, further advancing the best season thus far of his career.

* Aaron Voros had a nice fight with Matt Bradley, leaving his face dripping with blood. Matt Bradley ended up scoring the game-winning goal in the 3rd period on a breakaway.

* Matt Gilroy, responsible for Matt Bradley's breakaway, caused little pressure chasing the Cap from behind. Definitely a situation I think he should of taken out Bradley's legs and let the team kill the ensuing penalty.

* Chris Higgins lead the team with a whopping 7 hits.

* Sean Avery is playing more and more like Sean Avery and its great to watch!! When there is a situation that the camera is zooming in on Sean Avery - the Rangers are successul.

John Tortorella Post-Game: