Trochek, Halak lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Golden Knights
NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Jaroslav Halak stopped 33 shots and the New York Rangers beat the struggling Vegas Golden Knights 4-1. Chris Kreider, Filip Chytil and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers who are 8-2-3 in their last 13 games heading into their bye week and All-Star break. Braden Schneider had two assists and Halak won his fifth straight start. Phil Kessel had a goal for Vegas and Adin Hill finished with 36 saves. The Golden Knights lost for the seventh time in nine games.