Russian Rangers striker Artemy Panarin turned out to be the main star of the meeting, scoring three goals. Vincent Trocheck and Chris Kreider also scored for the winners. The hosts’ only goal was scored by Russian striker Nikita Kucherov.
In this match, the goalkeepers of both teams were Russian. Tampa’s Andrei Vasilevskiy made 16 saves, while the Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin made 34.
The Rangers have 51 points and lead the Eastern Conference. Their next matchup will take place against the Carolina Hurricanes on January 3.
Tampa suffered its second defeat in a row and is in 10th place in the East with 39 points. Their next game will be at home against the Montreal Canadiens on January 1st.
- Panarin posted the second-fastest time to reach 20 goals in an NHL season
Source: Sport
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