Artemi Panarin made the overtime period a short one with a between-the-legs deflection.
RALEIGH, N.C. — ’s between-the-legs deflection Thursday night gave the a 3-2 win at 1:43 of overtime and a 3-0 stranglehold on their series with the . Carolina tied it with 1:36 to go in regulation but the Rangers’ pounced on a turnover, sent a pass to the slot and Panarin neatly tipped it by for the win and a chance for the Rangers to complete a second straight sweep this postseason on Saturday. Rangers goaltender made 45 saves as he continued his strong postseason.
Instead, it was their penalty kill, which got plenty of work as the Canes got five power-play opportunities for the third straight game and went 0 for 5 yet again. Carolina had three power plays in the second period and only managed to give the Rangers chance after chance. Panarin missed the net on a breakaway out of the penalty box after his early minor expired. It was on the second Canes advantage that the Rangers went to work.
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