Rask deals Rangers 2nd straight shutout

BOSTON (AP) -- Tuukka Rask stopped 30 shots for his second shutout, Patrice Bergeron scored a first-period goal, and the Boston Bruins won their fifth straight by beating the New York Rangers 3-0 on Thursday night.

The Rangers have lost 3-0 in consecutive games after winning five straight and 13 of 14.

David Krejci and Loui Eriksson also scored for Boston, which has earned points in nine consecutive game (6-0-3). Torey Krug added two assists. It was Rask's 25th NHL shutout.

Cam Talbot made 29 saves for the Rangers, with top goalie Henrik Lundqvist getting the night off. New York began of stretch of three road games in four days. Talbot also played the third period of Tuesday night's home loss to the New York Islanders.

The Bruins have earned at least a point in their last eight games against New York (6-0-2).

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