The Staal brothers met up tonight at the Garden and it was Marc’s night. The Rangers played a good game against the mighty Penguins scoring machine by doing all the things they did against the Flyers the other night and then some.

Tonight was the first time since opening night that the Rangers scored four or more goals as well. And, if it weren’t for Mr. Post, the Rangers might have had at least two more. Young Brandon Dubinsky scored his first goal. Gomez had a goal and an assist. Sean Avery got his first goal of the season and played a monster game. He was responsible for drawing 4 on Roberts. God, I would just love to hear what he said to Roberts. Better yet, what was he yapping at Crosby?

The Penguins tried everything, even breaking up Crosby and Malkin. The Rangers just kept them off the board long enough to win the game. The Ranger defense, penalty kill and Vezina Henrik pulled it all together to win their eight game at home. It’s great to see how well the Rangers play when they are not at the brink of exhaustion.

If any fault is to be found, it is that the Rangers misplayed the 5 on 3 again by allowing the Pens penalty kill to collapse into a slot triangle. They need to draw the defenders out and open up the slot, otherwise all their shots will be bad angles or broken up. They need more shots from the points, up high.

Man, how nice was it to hear “Sweet Caroline” played at the right time, with two minutes to go and the Rangers up by two goals? That’s even pushing it. Let’s hope some “other” NY Area team doesn’t ape us and start playing Mrs. Jagr’s favorite song. When wannabees imitate you, it’s not the sincerest form of flattery. It’s just cheezy.

PS. Let’s acknowlegde Rozsival tonight. He’s been getting ripped enough lately. That was one sweet goal for “Big Mike”. Nice job.