Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) celebrates with teammates after a goal by Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (not pictured) against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and Florida Panthers center Kevin Stenlund (82) collide during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) passes the puck against Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) reacts during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) blocks a shot attempt by the Florida Panthers during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) maintains control of the puck against Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) as Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) checks the scoreboard during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)