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Alexis Lafreniere scores winner in his hometown as Rangers get first victory of season

Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Montreal. Credit: AP/Graham Hughes

MONTREAL – Talk about a Hollywood ending.

Alexis Lafreniere, the Montreal area kid who was the No. 1 pick overall in the 2020 NHL draft, played his first game as an NHLer in his hometown arena Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens. How did it play out for the 20-year-old St. Eustache, Quebec native? He scored the winning goal, that’s all, to give the Rangers a 3-1 victory, their first victory of the season.