NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- A late first-period goal by Marcel Hossa Sunday afternoon lifted the New York Rangers past the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1.
The goal gave New York a 2-0 lead, which dwindled to the game's final score when Chicago's Martin Havlat scored his 23rd goal of the season at 18:45 of the second period.
Martin Straka also scored, and Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves on 22 shots for the Rangers, who have won four of their last five games.
Jaromir Jagr had one assist for New York, increasing his points-scoring streak to six games in a row.
Patrick Lalime stopped 27 of 29 New York shots for the Blackhawks, who have lost four of five.
The Rangers played without forward Brendan Shanahan, who is out indefinitely following a scary collision in Saturday's game against Philadelphia. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, and was discharged after a battery of tests.
