FAST’S SCORING TIP COMPLETES RALLY FOR RANGERS

new york» Jesper Fast scored on a deflection in front with 1:42 to play and the Rangers rallied to beat the Bruins 2-1 on Monday night.

Derick Brassard also scored in the third period and Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves, including a highlight-reel stop on Max Talbot, as the Rangers beat the Bruins for only the fourth time in 12 meetings (4-8).

Jimmy Hayes scored for the Bruins, and Tuukka Rask had 28 saves. Boston is 2-6-1 in its last nine games.

It marked the first time this season the Rangers overcame a deficit at the start of the third period and won in regulation. They were 0-11-2 entering the game.

Lundqvist kept the game tied with his magnificent save on Talbot just after Brassard evened the score early in the third.

MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHT

Brent Burns and Joel Ward scores a goal apiece in the third period to lead the Sharks to a 5-4 victory over the

FOOTNOTES

Maples Leafs star out. Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a nondisplaced fracture in his left foot. The 26-year-old left wing has 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) in 40 games this season. … The Red Wings placed winger Drew Miller on long-term injured reserve after he tore meniscus in his knee. Miller was injured in Detroit’s victory over Anaheim on Sunday night. … Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk rejoined the team after completing a conditioning assignment in the minors. The Associated Press