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LI's Anthony Bitetto on first goal with Rangers: 'It was magical'

The Rangers celebrate a second-period goal by Anthony Bitetto, left, against the Capitals in an NHL game Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Credit: AP/Bruce Bennett

Anthony Bitetto said he didn’t have words to describe what it was like to play his first game as a Ranger Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. So, what was it like score his first goal as a Ranger on Thursday?

"I don't know, it was magical,’’ said Bitetto, the Island Park native. "I usually don't score those type of goals. And you put that [Rangers Liberty] jersey and weird things happen.