New York visits Florida with 2-1 series lead
The New York Rangers visit the Florida Panthers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FLORIDA PANTHERS 12-9-1 · 2ND IN EAST, ATLANTIC
12-9-1 · 2ND IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Next Game vs Maple Leafs · Thu 12:30AM
FLA -155 TOTAL 5.5
Niko Mikkola - Bags apple in loss Mikkola logged an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Mikkola helped out on an Aleksander Barkov goal in the third period. The helper was Mikkola's first point in nine games since the start of the second round, though his lack of offense hasn't cost him a spot on the Panthers' second defense pairing. The 28-year-old has just three points to go with 11 shots on net, 43 hits, 20 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 14 playoff outings.
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Niko Mikkola - Bags apple in loss Mikkola logged an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Mikkola helped out on an Aleksander Barkov goal in the third period. The helper was Mikkola's first point in nine games since the start of the second round, though his lack of offense hasn't cost him a spot on the Panthers' second defense pairing. The 28-year-old has just three points to go with 11 shots on net, 43 hits, 20 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 14 playoff outings.
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Evan Rodrigues - Slides helper in overtime loss Rodrigues notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Rodrigues snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on a Gustav Forsling tally in the third period. For the most part, Rodrigues has been a part of the Panthers' depth this postseason, earning seven points, 26 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-2 rating over 14 contests. The 30-year-old can fill in for top-six minutes when necessary, but with the Panthers at full health, he's likely to remain on the third line.
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Carter Verhaeghe - Supplies pair of helpers Verhaeghe notched two assists and seven shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Verhaeghe set up a power-play goal by Sam Reinhart in the first period and also fed Aleksander Barkov for an even-strength tally in the third. The 28-year-old Verhaeghe has two goals and four assists during his active four-game point streak, a big turnaround from when he had just one goal over the previous five contests. Overall, he's at 16 points, 55 shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 playoff appearances.
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Carter Verhaeghe - Supplies pair of helpers Verhaeghe notched two assists and seven shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Verhaeghe set up a power-play goal by Sam Reinhart in the first period and also fed Aleksander Barkov for an even-strength tally in the third. The 28-year-old Verhaeghe has two goals and four assists during his active four-game point streak, a big turnaround after he had just one goal over the previous five contests. Overall, he's at 16 points, 55 shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 playoff appearances.
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Matthew Tkachuk - Distributes two assists Tkachuk recorded two assists (one on the power play), seven shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Tkachuk helped out on a Sam Reinhart power-play tally in the first period and also set up Gustav Forsling's equalizer in the third. This was Tkachuk's second multi-point effort in three Eastern Conference Finals games. The winger has played his usual excellent game with five goals, 13 helpers, 53 shots, 39 hits, 19 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 14 playoff outings in a top-six role.
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Gustav Forsling - Nets goal in overtime loss Forsling scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Forsling's tally at 6:58 of the third period tied the game at 4-4, ultimately forcing overtime. He has three points over his last four contests and continues to provide valuable scoring depth from the blue line. The 27-year-old defenseman is up to three goals, six helpers, 33 shots on net, 26 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 14 playoff appearances.
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Gustav Forsling - Nets goal in overtime loss Forsling scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Forsling's tally at 6:58 of the third period tied the game at 4-4, ultimately forcing overtime. He has three points over his last four contests and continues to provide valuable scoring depth from the blue line. The 27-year-old defenseman is up to three goals, six helpers, 33 shots on net, 26 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 14 playoff appearances.
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Aleksander Barkov - One of each Sunday Barkov scored a goal on five shots, dished a power-play assist and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Barkov had been held off the scoresheet in the previous four contests. He snapped the slump by setting up Sam Reinhart on the opening goal before scoring one of his own in the third period. Aside from his recent dry spell, Barkov has been excellent with five goals, 10 helpers, 36 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-3 rating over 14 playoff outings.
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Sam Reinhart - Strikes twice on power play Reinhart scored a pair of power-play goals on three shots and added three hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Reinhart had 27 power-play tallies in the regular season, but these were just his second and third goals with the man advantage during the playoffs. The 28-year-old ended a three-game slump Sunday and is now at seven markers, 11 points, 58 shots on net, 34 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 14 playoff appearances. Even with the diminished offense, Reinhart's skill set makes him a threat to go big at any moment, especially as he remains in his usual top-line and first power-play unit roles.
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Sam Reinhart - Strikes twice on power play Reinhart scored a pair of power-play goals on three shots and added three hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Reinhart had 27 power-play tallies in the regular season, but these were just his second and third goals with the man advantage during the playoffs. The 28-year-old ended a three-game slump Sunday and is now at seven markers, 11 points, 58 shots on net, 34 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 14 playoff appearances. Even with the diminished offense, Reinhart's skill set makes him a threat for a big game at any moment, especially as he remains in his usual top-line and first power-play unit roles.
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Sergei Bobrovsky - Leaky in loss Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 23 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.
Impact Bobrovsky didn't give the Panthers a great chance to win despite his teammates controlling the pace of the game. Alexis Lafreniere and Barclay Goodrow each scored twice during regulation, while Alexander Wennberg tallied the winning goal on Bobrovsky 5:35 into overtime. Through 14 playoff contests, Bobrovsky is 9-5 with a 2.31 GAA and a .903 save percentage, with this game being the first time in eight outings he allowed more than two goals. The 35-year-old goalie is at little risk of losing his starting job, so he should be expected between the pipes again for Tuesday's Game 4.
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Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance
By most measures, the Florida Panthers dominated the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Wennberg's OT goal lifts Rangers over Panthers Alex Wennberg scored 5:35 into overtime as the New York Rangers outlasted the Florida Panthers for a 5-4 victory Sunday in Game 3 of the Eas...
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Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals
Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panth...MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forsling with the Equalizer! ⚖️💥
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Kakko returns to Rangers' lineup for Game 3 of East Final against Panthers | NHL.com Forward was healthy scratch for Game 2, replaces injured Vesey with series tied 1-1
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Sam Reinhart Drives To The Net For Slick Backhand Goal vs. Rangers
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Kaapo Kakko back in lineup for Rangers, taking spot of injured Jimmy Vesey
Kaapo Kakko was back in the New York Rangers’ lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy VeseyMAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
