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Rangers' core looks to next season to finally reach Stanley Cup Final
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Seven years ago after the Henrik Lundqvist-led New York Rangers lost in the second round of the playoffs to Ottawa, there was talk of the team’s veteran core soon being dismantled. None of that chatter existed Tuesday as the Rangers vowed to return next...
Rangers leave disappointed after Presidents' Trophy curse hits them in East final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When it was over, Vincent Trocheck wrapped his arms around goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Mika Zibanejad took a knee along the boards, watching Florida celebrate. Some other members of the New York Rangers stared blankly, just waiting for the handshake line to form. ...
Panthers going back to Stanley Cup Final, top Rangers 2-1 to win East title in 6 games
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Prince of Wales Trophy was carried onto the ice when time expired, as an arena filled with Florida Panthers fans roared in delight and dozens of players and staffers rushed over to pose with the prize. Last year, the Panthers defied tradition and touched...
Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return
NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones. Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Panthers beat the New...
Rangers a loss away from elimination in East final because they aren't doing the little things
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top team in the regular season by mixing talent, with smart play and finding ways to win more often than not. They are facing postseason elimination for the first time because a lot of that has been...
Rangers need Panarin, Kreider and Zibanejad to start scoring to beat the Panthers in East final
NEW YORK (AP) — If the New York Rangers are going to have any chance to win the Eastern Conference final against the Florida Panthers, it's time for their top offensive players to find the net. Through the first four games of the series, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider and Mika...
Rangers can't capitalize on another dominant Shesterkin performance, drop Game 4 of East Finals
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers peppered Igor Shesterkin with shot after shot Tuesday night, and the New York Rangers goalie had an answer for almost all of them. It wasn't enough, and despite 37 saves and another stellar performance from Shesterkin, the Rangers fell 3-2...
Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers couldn't have asked for a better scenario. Sam Reinhart, alone in the slot, on the power play. Game over. Series tied. Reinhart — the NHL's power-play goal leader this year — came through with his 65th and most important...
Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe pulled his vehicle out of the players' parking lot after leaving the Florida Panthers' practice facility on Monday afternoon, only to notice about 50 fans standing on the side of the road clamoring for autographs. So, he stopped and...
Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Igor Shesterkin gave the New York Rangers a chance. Alex Wennberg got just enough of his stick on the puck to become the hero. And just like that, the Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals. Wennberg deflected the...