The New York Rangers currently have the Carolina Hurricanes on the brink of elimination after winning game 3 in Raleigh NC. The game-winning goal was scored by Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin Who launched a dagger into the Hurricanes fans hearts as the team won in overtime 3-2.
The goal was a simple throw at the net to which Panera and used his stick to deflect it past Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov.
After the game, many of his teammates raved about the goal and how Panarin has been a force with the Rangers throughout the entire season and into the playoffs. Prior to the playoffs beginning, Panarin had 124 points on the season. Players including Alexis Lafrenière who is Panarin's linemate stated he was clutch and been amazing all year.
"It was clutch. He's been amazing for us all year."
Panarin showed great leadership in dressing room
Rangers star forward Vincent Trocheck also explained what Panarin said during the intermission as the Hurricanes tied the game late in the third. He kept his players motivated and explained to them they can win the game in which they did in spectacular fashion.
«Bread spoke up in the locker room and then spoke up on the ice too»
It would be incredible turn of events if the Rangers could manage to sweep The Hurricanes out of the playoffs which was highly unexpected by most pundits across the NHL and fans. With Igor Shesterkin playing lights out Hockey and the team buying into their systems it certainly looks promising for the Rangers going forward.