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Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart Poised to Lead Against New York Rangers

As the Florida Panthers prepare to host the New York Rangers at Amerant Bank Arena, all eyes will be on forward Sam Reinhart. His recent performances have been nothing short of stellar, making him a key player to watch in this upcoming clash.


May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) moves the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Reinhart has been a standout for the Panthers over the last three games. He notched two goals and an assist, demonstrating his offensive prowess. In the game on May 26th, Reinhart scored twice from just three shots, boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 67 percent. His ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities could be crucial for Florida's success.


Another notable performer for the Panthers is forward Matthew Tkachuk. Over the past three games, Tkachuk has accumulated four points with one goal and three assists. His consistent playmaking ability was evident in the game on May 23rd when he contributed two assists and had a plus-minus rating of +3.


May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the third period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Gustav Forsling has been solid, contributing both offensively and defensively. Forsling recorded one goal and one assist in these three games while maintaining a steady presence on the ice with significant time-on-ice figures, including over 31 minutes in one game.


Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has also shown resilience between the pipes. Despite facing high shot volumes, Bobrovsky managed a shutout performance on May 23rd with 23 saves against New York Rangers. His save percentage across these games remains strong at around 93 percent.


May 26, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) shoots the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

For the New York Rangers, forward Chris Kreider stands out as their top performer. Kreider's physical play and offensive contributions have been pivotal; he scored two goals from six shots in their game on May 26th, achieving a shooting percentage of 33 percent.


Defenseman Jacob Trouba has also been influential for the Rangers. Trouba tallied three assists over these games while logging heavy minutes on ice—over 26 minutes per game—showing his importance to both their defensive structure and transition play.


Goaltender Igor Shesterkin will be another critical player for New York. Shesterkin faced an average of nearly 30 shots per game but maintained a commendable save percentage close to 92 percent across these matches.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting encounter with key players like Sam Reinhart and Chris Kreider likely to have significant impacts on their respective teams' fortunes. Fans can catch this thrilling matchup at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, scheduled for May 29th at midnight UTC (8:00 PM ET), broadcasted live on ESPN, ESPN+, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS networks.

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