The New York Rangers, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Florida Panthers, who improved to 1-0 after a closely contested game that ended 3-2 in favor of the home team. The match at Amerant Bank Arena saw both teams pushing their limits, but ultimately it was the Panthers who clinched the victory in overtime.

May 28, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime against the New York Rangers in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Rangers opened the scoring in the first period, setting an early pace for what would be a nail-biting match. Despite not adding to their tally in the second period, they managed to find the back of the net once more during regulation time. The team's powerplay unit capitalized on one of their three opportunities to score a goal out of ten shots when they had a man advantage. Overall, they took 23 shots at goal and were successful twice, translating into a shooting percentage of nine percent.

On defense and special teams play, New York showed resilience. They blocked 28 shots from reaching their goaltender and managed ten takeaways. Their penalty kill unit faced challenging situations but did not concede any goals during shorthanded periods despite facing ten shots against them.

May 28, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) moves the puck against Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the first period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Igor Shesterkin stood tall between the pipes for New York with an impressive performance that included saving 37 out of 40 shots faced throughout regulation and overtime combined. This effort earned him recognition as one of the game's top players.

Conversely, Florida's strategy leaned heavily on their powerplay capabilities which proved decisive in overtime. Scoring two goals on four powerplay opportunities highlighted their efficiency when playing with an extra man on ice. Sergei Bobrovsky contributed significantly to his team's success by making crucial saves throughout the night; he stopped 21 out of 23 shots directed at him by Rangers' offense.

May 28, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) celebrates with center Evan Rodrigues (17), right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (10) and defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) after scoring against the New York Rangers during the second period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Sam Reinhart emerged as one of Florida's key players by playing an instrumental role in securing this win for his team; his performance was acknowledged as he was named one of the stars of this encounter alongside Bobrovsky and Shesterkin.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup between these two teams scheduled at Madison Square Garden on May 31st at midnight UTC (8 PM Eastern Time). This upcoming game promises another intense battle on ice which will be broadcasted across various networks including ESPN, ESPN+, SportsNet CBC TVAS ensuring fans won't miss any action from wherever they are.

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