Panthers Win in Overtime with Reinhart’s Goal, Defeat Rangers 3-2 in Game 4 of East Final

In a thrilling matchup, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious over the New York Rangers in a nail-biting 3-2 overtime win, evening the Eastern Conference Final at two games apiece. The game marked the third consecutive overtime clash between the two teams, with Florida finally securing a win in the series.

The winning goal came just 1:12 into overtime when Sam Reinhart capitalized on a power-play opportunity, courtesy of a penalty on Blake Wheeler for hooking Aleksander Barkov. Sergei Bobrovsky played a crucial role for the Panthers, making 21 saves and even contributing an assist.

Florida’s goals came from Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe, and Reinhart, while Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafrenière found the back of the net for the Rangers. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess and goaltenders standing tall.

With the series now tied, all eyes are on Game 5 in New York, where the teams will battle it out for the crucial lead. Game 6 is set to take place in Sunrise, with the Prince of Wales Trophy on the line for the Eastern Conference champions.

The high-stakes game was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams, setting the stage for an intense and unpredictable conclusion to the series.