Highlights from the Rangers’ 5-4 overtime victory over the Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final:
1. Alexis Lafreniere
Two goals, including a superb individual effort in the second period, put the Rangers up 3-2, setting up Lafreniere’s playoff standout, which was a revelation for the Rangers.
2. Barclay Goodrow
The Rangers’ Mr. May added two more goals to his total, including a shorthanded goal to break the Panthers’ backfield late in the second period.
3. Alex Wennberg
Wennberg’s game-winning goal prevented the Panthers from completing what would have been a stunning comeback and put the Rangers in the series for the first time.
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Key statistic
11 Rangers goals in their last 16 which were scored by Goodrow (5), Lafrenière (3) and Chris Kreider (3).
Quote of the day
“Finding ways to win is huge in the playoffs. I don’t know if it really matters, whether it’s overtime, regulation, two late or two late. It’s all the same.”
— Vincent Trocheck after the Rangers rebounded in overtime after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period
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