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New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) checks New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) into the boards as they vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg (78) checks New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) into the boards as they vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers with left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers with left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates after his goal against the New York Rangers with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) moves the puck around Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) moves the puck around Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) scores past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) scores past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) controls the puck in front of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) controls the puck in front of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) dumps Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) dumps Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) is replaced by goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) is replaced by goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) skates ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) skates ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a shot by New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Defending on the play are Tampa Bay's Ryan McDonagh (27) and Erik Cernak (81). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) stops a shot by New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Defending on the play are Tampa Bay's Ryan McDonagh (27) and Erik Cernak (81). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (11) and New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate after their win over the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate after their win over the New York Rangers in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)