Overview

• Vincent Trocheck scored the overtime winner 24 seconds into the extra period, lifting the Rangers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
• The win ties the Rangers with the Canadiens in the Eastern Conference wild-card race, both teams now holding 79 points.
• Artemi Panarin led the Rangers' offense with his team-leading 34th goal of the season, while K’Andre Miller contributed a goal but struggled defensively with key turnovers.
• The Rangers' power-play inefficiencies persisted, going 0-for-4 and extending their poor run to just two goals in their last 41 chances.
• Gabe Perreault made his NHL debut, reflecting the team's focus on integrating young talent during their playoff push.