Artemi Panarin's Heroics Lift Rangers to 4-3 Victory Over Panthers

Artemi Panarin’s stellar performance propelled the New York Rangers to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. Panarin scored two crucial goals, including the tying goal late in regulation and the shootout winner. Igor Shesterkin’s pivotal save in the shootout secured the win for the Rangers. Panarin’s outstanding play contributed to his impressive season total of 99 points in 71 games.

The victory solidified the Rangers’ position atop the Metropolitan Division, moving them three points ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite the Panthers’ efforts, including goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe, they suffered their fourth consecutive loss.

Coach Paul Maurice commended his team’s resilience despite missing key players. The Rangers’ win was dampened by defenseman Erik Gustafsson’s injury in overtime. Vincent Trocheck’s assist marked a career-high for assists in a season, while Shesterkin achieved his third consecutive season with 30 wins.