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Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Dennis Hildeby #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers scores a first period goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers scores a second period goal against Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save against Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Dennis Hildeby #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jeffrey Viel #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning hits Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first goal with the team during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jeffrey Viel #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers is hit by Jansen Harkins #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers (c) celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning and is joined by Adam Fox #23 (l) and J.T. Miller #10 (r) at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Jaroslav Chmelar #49 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers is introduced prior to the home opening game between the Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers is introduced prior to the home opening game between the Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers scores the first goalie goal in Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jeffrey Viel #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Dennis Hildeby #35 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jeffrey Viel #25 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers collide along the boards during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first goal with the team during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: John Carlson #74 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Vladislav Gavrikov #44 of the New York Rangers checks John Carlson #74 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers scores the first goalie goal in Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first goal with the team during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: The New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to take the opening faceoff in the first home game for the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers (l) celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning and is joined by J.T. Miller #10 (r) at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Eeli Tolvanen #17 of the New York Rangers skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jansen Harkins #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: J.J. Moser #90 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is called for holding Gabe Perreault #94 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tumbles over Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a pad save during the first period against Anthony Cirelli #71 and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes a second period water break during the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save against Jansen Harkins #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tumbles over Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: The New York Rangers are introduced prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Pontus Holmberg #29 of the Tampa Bay Lightning collides with Sean Durzi #5 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Jansen Harkins #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning warms up prior to a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate a second period goal by Ilya Mikheyev #95 against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save against Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: The New York Rangers are introduced prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers defend against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: A linesman picks up the puck scored by Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends net against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers defend against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends net against Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Lightning 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers celebrates scoring the first goalie goal in New York Rangers history against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers salutes the crowd following a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on October 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
