Callahan finds scoring touch
Ryan Callahan skates with the puck during the first period. (Feb. 9, 2012) Credit: Errol Anderson
PHILADELPHIA -- After scoring his second career hat trick Saturday -- following Thursday night's goal against the Lightning -- Rangers captain Ryan Callahan was asked what sparked his recent scoring surge.
Callahan, who has 21 goals, laughed. "On Thursday morning, I skated in the optional [practice in Westchester]. First one of the year, and I get four goals in two games. So the guys have been giving me the business about it."
Bickel scrapped with Tom Sestito while the referees were holding on to them 8:01 into the first period, and each received a 10-minute misconduct. Sestito also got four minutes for roughing while Bickel got only two minutes, and the Rangers scored on the ensuing power play for a 1-0 lead. "He played a little [at forward] in junior," coach John Tortorella said of Bickel. "He just wants to play. He did a good job."
The Rangers improved to 18-7-3 on the road. The teams finish the season series in Philadelphia on April 3.
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