Florida Panthers Even Series with Overtime Win Against New York Rangers in Game 4
The Florida Panthers came out strong in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final against the New York Rangers, determined to even the series at 2 games apiece. And they did just that, with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Sam Reinhart scored the game-winner just 1:12 into overtime on the power play, securing the crucial win for the Panthers. Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe also found the back of the net for Florida, contributing to the hard-fought victory.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with the Rangers tying it early in the third period thanks to a goal from Alexis Lafreniere. However, the Panthers responded with Verhaeghe giving them the lead in the second period, followed by Bennett tying the game shortly after.
The Panthers dominated the second period, out-shooting the Rangers and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Although they struggled to get past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, they eventually found a way to secure the win in overtime.
With the series now tied at 2-2, both teams are gearing up for a crucial Game 5 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The Panthers will look to carry the momentum from their Game 4 victory and take the lead in the series as they continue their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Fans can expect an intense and thrilling matchup as the Panthers and Rangers battle it out in what promises to be a closely contested series. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the Eastern Conference final unfolds.