Florida Panthers Defeat Rangers in 5-3 Victory

Jesper Boqvist was instrumental in the Florida Panthers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers, scoring twice, including the decisive goal in the third period. This game marked Boqvist's first multi-goal performance of the season, highlighting his value as a key contributor with a modest salary. The Panthers, bolstered by Sergei Bobrovsky's 33-save performance, ended a two-game scoreless streak, maintaining their lead in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Rangers, struggling with a four-game losing streak and poor power-play execution, rallied to tie the game twice but ultimately fell short. Artemi Panarin's assist in the game made him the fastest Ranger to reach 500 points. Both teams look to improve their standings in their upcoming games, with the Rangers hosting Boston and the Panthers facing Carolina.