LEAVE IT TO LUNDQVIST

The New York Rangers offensive output in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals surely took NHL fans by no surprise considering that they had the exact same output in their Game 3 loss just two nights ago. The difference between this match-up and the previous one is that Instead of losing by a heartbreaking overtime goal, New York came out victorious to tie the series at 2-2. Henrik Lundqvist made his presence felt with 39 saves and only one goal allowed and Left Wing Rick Nash finally came alive with two goals of his own, one coming on a power-play opportunity in the final  period to put the game out of reach for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Way to go for the #1 seeded Eastern Conference Rangers who have evened  the Eastern Conference Finals series up heading back home to Madison Square Garden in Game 5.

Lightning superstar Tyler Johnson was iced cold in Game 5. His streaky Stanley Cup Playoffs performance was halted in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals where he receive quite a few checks was allowed just one shot attempt. The Rangers turned the finesse friendly gameplay of the Tampa Bay Lightning into a brutal positioning game  as these teams combined for 62 penalty minutes. Each team had four power play opportunities, but only the Rangers were able to capitalize on their chances (2/4) helping to render a 5-1 victory. The story of Game 4 was simply put the leadership of Lundqvist who was able to produce a 94 save percentage. Going forward the Lightning must jump back into their sleek shootout fest by getting the multiple shot attempts across the red line. Their inability to get goals last night is the reason they now find themselves vulnerable to facing a series deficit tomorrow night in New York. Only time will tell whether the veterans have the edge or if the youthful Lighting will surge to regain the series lead.

Has Lundqvist set the tone for a 2015 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Finals berth? Find out in Game 5 Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. E.T on NBCSN.  THE BIRTH LLC appreciates our new supporters and encourages browsers to subscribe for instant notification on sports news. Enjoy what is left of the 2015 NHL season as the Stanley Cup Finals are less than two weeks away.