Rangers turn away Flyers as Mike Rupp, Henrik Lundqvist fuel Winter Classic rally

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    Alone in the cold, it was up to Henrik Lundqvist to preserve a Classic comeback.

    His signature moment came with 19.6 seconds left after New York defenseman Ryan McDonagh was whistled for covering the puck in the crease. Flyers center Danny Briere streaked down the ice -- a replica of the Liberty Bell and bundled-up fans behind his back -- trying to send this one into overtime.

    Lundqvist dropped to his knees on top of a chilly baseball field and stoned Briere with his pads when the center tried to sneak it through his legs.

    This made-for-TV showcase had found its brightest star.

    Lundqvist stopped 34 shots, Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Rangers rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in the Winter Classic on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.

    Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400047673
     

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