Highlights from the Rangers’ 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday afternoon:
1. Alexis Lafreniere
Lafreniere’s playoff rise continued as he has been a phenomenal presence for the Rangers with two goals, including a nice individual effort in the second period to put the Rangers up 3-2.
2. Berkeley Goodloe
Rangers’ Maye added two more goals, including a short-handed goal late in the second period to stave off the Panthers’ momentum.
3. Alex Wennberg
Wennberg’s game-winning goal thwarted a stunning Panthers comeback and gave the Rangers their first lead of the series.
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Key Stats
Eleven of the Rangers’ goals in their last 16 games have come from Goodrow (5), Lafreniere (3) and Chris Kreider (3).
Quote of the Day
“In the playoffs, it’s really important to find a way to win. Whether it’s overtime, regular time, being up by two points late in the game, being down by two points late in the game, I don’t know if it really matters. It’s all the same thing.”
— Vincent Trocheck, the Rangers came back in overtime after losing a two-goal lead in the third period.
