Highlights and lowlights from the Rangers 2-1 season-ending loss to the Panthers on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final:
1. Vladimir Tarasenko
It was cruel irony for the Rangers that the backbreaking goal in this game came from a player they acquired at the trade deadline last season who ended up dealt to Florida this time around.
2. Sam Bennett
Bennett’s first-period goal ended up being the only scoring for a while in this one, and took the wind out of the Rangers’ sails following a hot start.
3. Sergei Bobrovsky
The Panthers’ goalie was never asked to do as much as his counterpart in this series, but delivered exactly what was needed on Saturday.
Key stat
1-for-15: The Rangers’ final total on the power play in the conference final.
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Quote of the day
“You’re expecting to come in here tonight, win a hockey game and bring it back to MSG for a Game 7. So there’s a disappointment that goes with that.”
— Peter Laviolette