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Dawes Delivers as Rangers Defeat Devils

Rookie, goalie shine in 2-0 win that breaks New York's 4-game slide

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 26, 2007 8:42 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Rangers rookie Nigel Dawes was twice the hero last night as he sent two shots past New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur to secure New York's first win in five games. Dawes got more than a little help from dead-on Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who shut out the Devils with 22 saves, reports the New York Daily News.

Jaromir Jagr hoped before the game that the Rangers could "score in the first five minutes," and Dawes granted that wish. His first goal was the Rangers' first in more than two full games, and the 29th given up by the Devils since the season started nine games ago. New York and New Jersey are left tied for last place in the Atlantic Division.

New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp fights for the puck with New York Rangers Jason Strudwick during the second period of their pre-season hockey game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in N.Y. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New Jersey Devils' Mike Rupp fights for the puck with New York Rangers Jason Strudwick during the second period of their pre-season hockey game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in N.Y....   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr, right, of Sweden, moves the puck past New Jersey Devils' John Madden, left, during the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 2-0. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr, right, of Sweden, moves the puck past New Jersey Devils' John Madden, left, during the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' Petr Prucha, left, congratulates teammate Nigel Dawes, center, as Scott Gomez looks on after Dawes scored against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. Dawes scored both goals in their...
New York Rangers' Petr Prucha, left, congratulates teammate Nigel Dawes, center, as Scott Gomez looks on after Dawes scored against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of their NHL hockey game...   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' Nigel Dawes celebrates his goal as New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac(19), Paul Martin(7), Patrik Elias(26) and Martin Broduer(30) skate away during the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
New York Rangers' Nigel Dawes celebrates his goal as New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac(19), Paul Martin(7), Patrik Elias(26) and Martin Broduer(30) skate away during the third period of their NHL hockey...   (Associated Press)
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