NHL roundup: Rangers rally to stun Islanders in OT

In a thrilling Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the New York Rangers orchestrated a remarkable comeback to defeat the New York Islanders 6-5, with Artemi Panarin sealing the victory just 10 seconds into overtime.

The Rangers’ triumph was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they battled back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to secure their seventh consecutive win. Erik Gustafsson set the tone early with a goal in the first period, followed by Vincent Trocheck’s pair of goals in the second period. However, it was the late-game heroics from Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, who scored power-play goals in the final minutes of the third period, that propelled the Rangers into overtime.

Meanwhile, the Islanders displayed their offensive prowess with goals from Brock Nelson, Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee, and Alexander Romanov. Despite their strong start and a lead heading into the third period, the Islanders faltered in the face of the Rangers’ relentless pressure, ultimately succumbing to defeat in overtime.

Goaltender Igor Shesterkin played a pivotal role in the Rangers’ victory, making 36 saves to thwart the Islanders’ offensive onslaught. On the other end, Ilya Sorokin put up a valiant effort for the Islanders with 32 saves but was unable to prevent Panarin’s game-winning goal in overtime.

The win extended the Rangers’ perfect record in outdoor games to 5-0-0, further solidifying their status as one of the league’s top teams. Conversely, the Islanders’ outdoor struggles continued, as they fell to 0-1-1 in outdoor games.

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In another matchup, the Los Angeles Kings secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to Adrian Kempe’s late short-handed goal in the third period. Despite Sidney Crosby’s goal for the Penguins, goaltender Tristan Jarry suffered his third consecutive loss, while Cam Talbot backstopped the Kings to victory with 29 saves.

Both teams were part of a special ceremony to retire former Penguins superstar Jaromir Jagr’s No. 68, altering their pregame routine. However, it was Kempe’s heroics that stole the show, clinching a crucial win for the Kings on the road.

Lastly, the Colorado Avalanche emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes, courtesy of Devon Toews’ tiebreaking goal late in the third period. Nathan MacKinnon continued his stellar home form with a goal and an assist, extending his home point streak to 26 games. Jack Johnson and Ross Colton also contributed goals for the Avalanche, while Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves to secure the win.

Despite a strong effort from the Coyotes, who received goals from Matt Dumba, Logan Cooley, and Lawson Crouse, they were unable to snap their nine-game losing streak. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves in a losing effort, as the Coyotes fell short against the formidable Avalanche lineup.

Overall, it was a night filled with excitement and drama in the NHL, with the Rangers’ thrilling comeback, the Kings’ resilient performance, and the Avalanche’s clutch victory highlighting the action-packed evening on the ice.