New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, left, scores against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev in the shootout of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, front, is defended by New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) passes the puck as Colorado Avalanche left wing Zach Parise defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck collects the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, front, collects the puck as New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin, center, shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sean Walker on goaltender Alexandar Georgiev during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, left, clears the puck past defenseman Chad Ruhwedel during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck, front, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Yakov Trenin defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New York Rangers center Jack Roslovic, left, picks up the puck as Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)