NHL: Army vet adorably surprises son at Rangers game after returning from Afghanistan

After consecutive losses, New York Rangers picked up a much-needed win over Washington Capitals on Thursday, vember 21. While Rangers entered into game on back of successive losses, Capitals were high in spirits after consecutive wins in league. It was an eventful night for Rangers fans at Madison Square Garden as Rangers registered a 4-1 win over Capitals.

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Ian Buck reporting for duty

However, much-needed win for New York Rangers wasn’t only eventful happening of night. A Staff Sergeant in United States army Ian Buck chose game against Washington Capitals to surprise his 10-year old son, Luke. Ian Buck had been stationed in Afghanistan for a year-long tour.

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During second period of game between New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, Luke was chosen to compete in a movie-naming contest against Rangers’ Adam Fox. Luke won contest by naming 13 sports movies in 15 seconds, defeating Fox's six in process. Luke’s victory earned him a New York Rangers jersey.

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New York Rangers finally register a win

However, joy of getting a New York Rangers jersey was piled upon by fact that Luke’s dad came racing down steps to surprise his son after his win. On seeing his dad after over a year, Luke rushed up stairs, and pair were engd in a warm, heartfelt embrace. Staff Sgt. Ian Buck n burst into tears, as crowd at Madison Square Garden roared with approval upon ir sentimental reunion. crowd’s roar was complemented by players tapped ir hockey sticks on ice. re was ar gift on offer for Luke and his dad on night. New York Rangers turned up heat on Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden to emerge 4-1 winners. Rangers’ goalie Henrik Lundqvist particularly impressed against Capitals. New York Rangers did well to stifle an in-form Capitals side. However, when Washington Capitals did get odd chance, Lundqvist did well to turn aside all 24 shots he faced in opening 40 minutes.

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