Lundqvist Stops 34 Shots as Rangers Win, NHL News

The New York Rangers are missing their captain and one of their leading scorers. They still have one of the best goaltenders in the league.

Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his third shutout of the season and 58th of his career, guiding the New York Rangers past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Wednesday night.

"I just liked the way we competed," Lundqvist said. "I felt like we were getting to loose pucks and rebounds. You need guys to step up when they get the opportunity to play more minutes and that's what we're having now."

None bigger than Lundqvist, who recorded his 27th win of the season and passed Martin Brodeur for most victories by a goaltender in his first 11 NHL seasons.

Lundqvist has won nine of his last 12 starts and allowed two goals or fewer in 13 of his last 18 appearances, helping the Rangers win again without captain Ryan McDonagh and eight-time 30-goal scorer Rick Nash.

Thursday, Feburary 11 Scoreboard

Detroit 3, Ottawa 1

NY Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 0

Vancouver 2, Arizona 1

Thursday, February 11 Schedule (All Times Central)

Los Angeles at NY Islanders, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Calgary at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.