Malone's OT goal lifts Lightning over Rangers

Tampa, FL – Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal 1:58 3 victory over the leading New York Rangers.

Teddy Purcell gained the blue line on the right wing and fed Malone, who blew a quick wrister past Henrik Lundqvist from the high slot for the winner.

Steven Stamkos scored his league-leading 45th goal of the season and added an assist, while Purcell scored and added two helpers. Tom Pyatt also lit the lamp for the Lightning, who have won three straight. Mathieu Garon was solid in net, stopping 16-of-19 shots in the victory.

Marian Gaborik had a goal and an assist, while Artem Anisimov and Brandon Dubinsky scored for the Rangers, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Lundqvist was tagged for all four goals on 31 shots.