Late Avalanche Goal Ends Rangers' Playoff Push Momentum

A last-second turnover by Artemi Panarin allowed Colorado's Artturi Lehkonen to secure a dramatic 5-4 victory over New York at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers fought back from two two-goal deficits to tie the game 4-4 late in the third period, with Artemi Panarin scoring the equalizer.
Cale Makar, exiting the penalty box in the final seconds, intercepted a pass intended for Panarin and set up Artturi Lehkonen for the game-winning goal with 14.7 seconds left.
The loss halted the Rangers' 10-game point streak and left them in a precarious position in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Colorado's Cale Makar had a standout performance with two goals and an assist, while new acquisitions Martin Necas and Jack Drury contributed to the Avalanche's victory.
The Rangers dominated possession and shot statistics in the third period but failed to capitalize on a late power-play opportunity.