Rangers Panthers schedule: Sam Reinhart leads Florida to OT victory, series tied back to New York

Panthers win Game 4 in overtime against Rangers; Reinhart scores game-winner; Game 5 set for Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers faced off in their third consecutive overtime game in the Eastern Conference Final, with Game 5 set for Thursday at Madison Square Garden. In a thrilling matchup, the Panthers came out on top with a 3-2 victory thanks to a power-play goal by Sam Reinhart.

Reinhart has been on fire in the past two games, scoring three goals, including a pair in Game 3. This win marked the first overtime loss for the Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with the Rangers striking first as Vincent Trocheck scored in the opening period.

However, the Panthers fought back, with Sam Bennett tying the game in the second period and Carter Verhaeghe scoring the go-ahead goal in the third. The Rangers managed to even the score at 2-2 early in the third period, but it was Reinhart's overtime heroics that sealed the win for the Panthers.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky also played a crucial role in the victory, making 21 saves on 23 shots. The top six forwards for Florida stepped up when it mattered most, delivering a strong performance to secure the win.

As the series continues, fans can expect more intense matchups between these two talented teams. Stay tuned to CBS Sports for all the latest updates, analysis, and highlights as the Rangers and Panthers battle it out in the Eastern Conference Final.

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