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Video: Stepan’s beauty set-up helps gives Rangers OT win

Winnipeg Jets v New York Rangers

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers celebrates his score at 19 seconds of the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2013 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Jets 4-2 as Stefan scored two. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Derek Stepan’s spinning backhand pass set up Carl Hagelin for the overtime winner, as the New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2.

Nice play. Nice finish.

But watched again, it’s one of those plays that nearly didn’t develop at all, with a bouncing puck along the boards that could’ve been turned over, and a soft pass that easily could’ve been picked off and turned back the other way from Ryan McDonagh, who ended up drawing the second assist.

Instead, it all worked out for the Rangers, who have won three games in a row, and eight of their last 10.

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