nhl Game Recap
New York Skates Past Arizona 3-2 - Recap
Kaapo Kakko scored twice to lead the Rangers over Arizona 3-2 on Wednesday at Gila River Arena.
The Rangers were a -176 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
New York got goals from Kaapo Kakko(2), and Mika Zibanejad in the victory. Kakko opened the scoring at 10:40 of the second period.
Keith Kinkaid turned in a 29-save effort for the Rangers.
Arizona got goals from Clayton Keller, and Loui Eriksson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 30 shots for the Coyotes, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Arizona went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Arizona outshot New York 31-30 in the game.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Vegas looking for another win. For Arizona, they head on the road to face Anaheim.