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Rangers No Match for Antropov, Leafs

The man from Kazakhstan collects a hat trick and a big win

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 6, 2007 11:22 PM CST
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(Newser) – "With the new rules, it's tough to move you from in close," said Toronto forward Nik Antropov after last night's drubbing of the Rangers, 6-2. Antropov's play reflected dominance of the crease, as the big man had a big night, scoring three goals, all on deflections and rebounds from up close, the Globe and Mail reports.

The hat trick is Antropov's first since his rookie season, and the forward is only four goals short of the career best 18 he put up last season. Toronto has won four straight, despite anemic shooting totals. However, it took only 10 shots on goal to force New York's Henrik Lundqvist out of the game, as the goalie made only six saves.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala, of Finland, defends the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York. In back are Rangers' Petr Prucha, of the Czech Republic, and Maple Leafs'...
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala, of Finland, defends the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in...   (Associated Press)
New York Rangers' Colton Orr, right, fights with Toronto Maple Leafs' Wade Belak during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
New York Rangers' Colton Orr, right, fights with Toronto Maple Leafs' Wade Belak during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Maple Leafs' Nik Antropov, of Kazakhstan, scores a goal against New York Rangers goalie Stephen Valiquette during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Antropov scored three goals as the Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 6-2. (AP...
Toronto Maple Leafs' Nik Antropov, of Kazakhstan, scores a goal against New York Rangers goalie Stephen Valiquette during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Madison Square...   (Associated Press)
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