NHL roundup: Streaking Rangers blow by Predators

Mar 19, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and left wing Artemi Panarin (10) chase the puck in the third period against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers remained red-hot Sunday night when they rode a six-goal first period to a 7-0 rout of the visiting Nashville Predators.

The Rangers, who blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 on Saturday night, have won four straight by a combined score of 22-5. They have scored 15 unanswered goals in their last three games, the longest streak in the NHL this season.