Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - Marian Gaborik's power-play goal 42 seconds
into overtime capped a late comeback that gave the resurgent New York Rangers
a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.
Rick Nash netted the game-tying tally with 5:23 left in regulation before
drawing the primary assist on Gaborik's game-winner, with Derek Stepan
assisting on both Ranger markers and Henrik Lundqvist stopping 27-of-28
shots for the Blueshirts.
The win was the Rangers' fourth in a row, a streak that coincided with Nash's
return to the lineup from a four-game absence caused by an undisclosed injury.
The team went 0-3-1 during that stretch.
Michael Grabner lit the lamp for the third straight game for the Islanders,
but was also whistled for a costly hooking penalty 21 seconds into extra time
that led to Gaborik's score.
Evgeni Nabokov finished with 35 saves for the Isles, who earned at least one
point (2-0-2) for a fourth consecutive outing.
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