Rangers Set Franchise Record with 54th Win in Shootout Over Islanders
The New York Rangers clinched a franchise-best 54th victory in a shootout against the Islanders, moving closer to securing the Presidents' Trophy for the best regular-season record.
- Artemi Panarin scored the tying goal late in the third period and secured the win with a shootout goal.
- The Islanders, despite the loss, are close to clinching a playoff berth with 90 points and two games left.
- Rangers' victory ended their two-game losing streak and extended their lead in the Metropolitan Division.
- Islanders' Brock Nelson scored both goals for his team, emphasizing their strong performance despite the loss.
- The game highlighted the intense rivalry between the two teams, potentially previewing a postseason matchup.
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