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MacArthur, Turris score, Hammond stops 26, Senators win

Ottawa Senators center Mika Zibanejad (93) watches as the puck gets past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The goal was disallowed. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Ottawa Senators center Mika Zibanejad (93) watches as the puck gets past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The goal was disallowed. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

By Associated Press April 9, 2015 1 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – Clarke MacArthur and Kyle Turris scored in a 1:04 span late in the second period and the Ottawa Senators’ continued their dazzling playoff push behind goaltender Andrew Hammond with a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.

Hammond had 26 saves for his third shutout as the Senators improved to 22-4-4 since Feb. 10. They have 97 points in the wild five-team race for the final four playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.

Hammond has been the difference for Ottawa. The 27-year-old is 19-1-2 since taking over as the starting goaltender on Feb. 8. This win over the Presidents’ Cup winners avenged his only loss.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored into an empty net with 1:39 to play.

The Rangers tested him, particularly in the third period but he stood tall.

Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves. His four-game winning streak and the Rangers’ five-game run ended.