Florida Panthers Edge Rangers 4-3 in Sunrise Showdown
The Florida Panthers claimed a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in an NHL regular-season clash. The game unfolded at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, with Florida riding a late surge to seal the win.
Goals from Evan Rodriguez, Sam Reinhart, who secured a brace, and Carter Verhaeghe powered the Panthers to their triumph. Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers star goaltender, spent the full 60 minutes guarding the crease and delivered a steady performance to earn the win. This game kept Florida’s momentum rolling as they pursued continued success on home ice. Source: NHL Stats.
For the Rangers, Artemi Panarin lit the lamp, finding the back of the net in the 34th minute to pull his team within one goal at 2-1. Panarin’s tally turned out to be a milestone, marking the 20th goal of his current NHL regular season. He also contributed an assist to set up the play that produced the score. Across 34 games this season, Panarin has accumulated an impressive 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists). Linemate Alexis Lafrenière and defenseman Ryan Lindgren earned assists on the Panarin strike. In addition to Panarin, Will Coyle and Mika Zibanejad found the scoresheet for New York, helping to keep the game tight through the middle frame.
The Rangers entered the contest having just snapped a short losing streak, after earning two consecutive wins. Florida, on the other hand, extended a current winning streak to three games, keeping pace with the league’s tightly bunched standings and proving their resilience against tough opposition. The matchup showcased a back-and-forth rhythm, with momentum shifting on key sequences and goaltending saves that kept the outcome in doubt deep into the night. Source: NHL Stats.
From a broader perspective, the game illustrated the Panthers’ depth and offensive versatility, with multiple players contributing to the scoring sheet and the defense holding firm in crucial moments. The Rangers demonstrated their usual level of high-skill play, trading chances and maintaining pressure when the clock shortened in the final period. The result added another chapter to a season that has seen both teams experience peaks and valleys as they navigate a demanding schedule. Source: NHL Stats.
In postgame notes, observers highlighted the Panthers’ disciplined approach and timely finishes, while Rangers fans could point to the late push from Panarin and company as a sign of the team’s resilience. The game served as a reminder that every shift matters in the NHL and that moments of precision in the offensive zone can tilt a close match. Source: NHL Stats.