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With 18 saves, Henrik Lundqvist earned his sixth shutout of the season. (AI Wire photo)

In only his third season, Henrik Lundqvist is already making a run at being the best goaltender to wear a Broadway Blueshirt. Sure, he’s got a long way to go to top Mike Richter, but Lundqvist is definitely off to the best start of any New York goalie in recent memory.

On Tuesday night, Lundqvist stoned the potent Pittsburgh Penguins, stopping 18 shots in a 4-0 shutout at Madison Square Garden. It was the Swede’s sixth shutout of the season and 13th of his career.

The Rangers paid -145 on the puckline (meaning a winning hockey bet of $145 would net $100) and the betting total was under 5.5 goals.

Scott Gomez, reunited with Jaromir Jagr, had a goal and an assist. Jagr assisted on the Gomez goal.

In other early NHL action on Tuesday:

Ottawa 3, Boston 2: Martin Gerber made 26 saves and Jason Spezza scored two goals as the Senators won their sixth straight as -150 road favorites.

Phoenix 3, Philadelphia 2: The Coyotes rallied from 2-0 down to win in Philly. Rookie Peter Mueller scored the winner at 6:25 of the third period. Phoenix paid +140.

Carolina 3, Toronto 2: Scott Walker’s power-play goal with 32 seconds to play capped a rally for the Hurricanes, who won in Raleigh, N.C., as -150 favorites.

Minnesota 3, Nashville 2: The Wild scored three third-period goals to rally back from 2-0 down to defeat the Predators in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild paid -140.

Atlanta 6, Tampa Bay 2: The Thrashers stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and were never threatened as they stopped a four-game skid. The Thrashers paid -110 at home.

Calgary 3, Columbus 1: Jarome Iginla had a goal and got in a fight to lead the Flames to a road win. Calgary paid even money.

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