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Rangers Win Game 2 in OT, Lead 4-2 in Game 3 with Goals from Goodrow and Lafrenière

May 26, 2024, 08:59 PM

The New York Rangers secured a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final, thanks to Barclay Goodrow's decisive goal at 14:01 of OT. This win ties the series at 1-1 as it heads to Florida for Game 3 on Sunday afternoon. Goodrow, who had as many goals in the regular season as he has in the playoffs, continued his impressive performance in Game 3. He scored twice, including a shorthanded goal, leading the Rangers to a 4-2 lead by the end of the second period. Alexis Lafrenière also contributed significantly with two goals, including a highlight-reel play that gave the Rangers a 3-2 lead. The game saw a controversial moment when Jacob Trouba was penalized for elbowing Evan Rodrigues, resulting in a four-minute power play for the Panthers. Despite this, the Rangers maintained their lead, showcasing a strong defensive effort. The Rangers scored two goals in 25 seconds, with Vincent Trocheck assisting on Goodrow's shorthanded goal. The Panthers' penalty kill was notable, going 8-for-8 in the series, while the Rangers' power play struggled, going 1-for-18 since Game 3 of the Carolina series.