Rangers Triumph in Overtime Thriller Against Panthers, Seize 2-1 Series Lead

Sunday, May 26th, 2024

In Sunrise, Florida, Alex Wennberg scored a game-winning goal 5:35 into overtime, leading the New York Rangers to a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. This triumph allows the Rangers to regain home-ice advantage and take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Ryan Lindgren launched a shot from the left point, with Wennberg stationed in front of the Florida net to redirect the puck past Sergei Bobrovsky for the decisive goal.

Igor Shesterkin showcased his talent with 34 saves. Offensively, Alexis Lafrenière scored twice, while Barclay Goodrow added two more goals, continuing his strong playoff performance for the Rangers.

Sam Reinhart stood out for the Panthers with two power-play goals. Aleksander Barkov and Gustav Forsling also made significant contributions, adding goals for Florida. Despite 18 saves by Bobrovsky, the Panthers experienced their first consecutive losses in this postseason, both occurring in overtime.

The Rangers entered the third period with a solid 4-2 lead. Their impressive 26-0-1 record in games where they held a two-goal advantage with 20 minutes left fostered optimism. Nonetheless, the Panthers displayed determination, equalizing the score with 13:02 remaining.

Barkov and Forsling scored in quick succession during the third, nullifying the Rangers' lead. A controversial moment arose with 7:34 left when Barkov was initially penalized for a high-stick, potentially giving the Rangers a crucial power play. After a review, it was determined that Mika Zibanejad was hit by his own stick, nullifying the penalty on Barkov.

The closing minutes of regulation highlighted a fierce Florida offensive. The Panthers directed 24 shot attempts at Shesterkin in

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