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Rangers Down Philadelphia 6-5 - Match Report

Alexis Lafreniere scored twice to lead the Rangers over Philadelphia 6-5 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers were a -175 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.

New York got goals from Alexis Lafreniere(2), Vincent Trocheck, Adam Fox, Jonny Brodzinski, and Mika Zibanejad in the victory. Zibanejad opened the scoring at 15:28 of the second period.

Igor Shesterkin turned in a 36-save effort for the Rangers.

Philadelphia got goals from Tyson Foerster, Travis Konecny, Ryan Poehling, Owen Tippett, and Scott Laughton in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Philadelphia got a 21-stop effort from Samuel Ersson in the loss.

On the power play, New York went 1-for-1, while the Flyers were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.

New York lost the shots on goal battle to Philadelphia by a margin of 41-27.

New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Avalanche. The Flyers will aim to get back on the winning track at Montreal.