New York Rangers Secure Spot in NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

New York Rangers | Photo: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The New York “Rangers” team was the first to secure a place in this season’s National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup on Tuesday. New Yorkers at home with a result 6:5 (0:0, 1:2, 4:3, 1:0) beat Philadelphia Flyers in overtime.

The “Rangers” secured their place in the elimination tournament right after the regular time, as in another game, the “Red Wings” of Detroit lost to the “Capitals” of Washington 3:4 (0:0, 2:1, 1:2, 0:1) in extra time. In the “Rangers” – “Flyers” match, both teams scored a total of seven goals in the third period, and they didn’t have to wait long for a goal in the extra time either, as Edam Fox scored an accurate wrist shot in the 36th second.

Alexis Lafreniere had two goals and Vincent Trochek had a goal and two assists for the New Yorkers. “Rangers” scored 100 points this season in this game, head coach Peter Laviolette also reached a significant mark, who won the 800th victory in his career.

On the other hand, the Nashville “Predators” have scored points in 18 matches in a row, beating the Vegas “Golden Knights”, the keeper of the Stanley Cup, 5:4 (0:3, 1:1, 3:0, 1:0) at home on Tuesday. Roman Josi scored the winning goal in the 40th second of extra time.

On the other hand, the Dallas “Stars” continued their streak of success, beating the San Jose “Sharks” 6-3 (2-0, 3-3, 1-0) and celebrating their fifth victory in a row. Wyatt Johnston excelled in this game with three points – one goal and two assists.

NHL game results

San Jose Sharks – Dallas Stars 3:6

Arizona Coyotes – Columbus Blue Jackets 6:2

Seattle Kraken – Anaheim Ducks 4:0

Colorado Avalanche – Montreal Canadiens 1:2

Chicago Blackhawks – Calgary Flames 3:1

Nashville Predators – Vegas Golden Knights 5:4 – in extension;

Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers 3:4 – in extension;

Toronto Maple Leafs – New Jersey Devils 3:6

Florida Panthers – Boston Bruins 3:4

New York Rangers – Philadelphia Flyers 6:5 – in extension;

Pittsburgh Penguins – Carolina Hurricanes 4:1

Washington Capitals – Detroit Red Wings 4:3 – in extension