The New York Rangers took some risk in reshuffling their roster ahead of the trading deadline, but they’re beginning to reap the dividends. On Saturday they eliminated the Sabers 2 to 1 in Buffalo.
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After their narrow shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, the Blueshirts again needed overtime to settle the debate.
In overtime, Artemi Panarin jumped on a throw from Adam Fox. This was the sixth time he had scored 20 goals in seven league games.
A certain Patrick Kane was the originator of the Rangers’ other success. His pass deflected off Owen Power’s skate before landing behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Don Granato’s side headed more shots into the net than their opponents, but 32 of their 33 attempts were thwarted by Igor Shesterkin. The last winner of the Vézina Trophy reserved his best save for Victor Olofsson in the third period as the game continued to draw 1-1.
Only Jeff Skinner pierced his armor in mid-stage thanks to a fierce throw at reception.
The Sabers didn’t choose the moment to get through a rough patch. In the midst of the playoffs, they have suffered a loss in their last four games.
A time without a shot for the Coyotes!
In Denver, the Arizona Coyotes could have thrown the Colorado Avalanche by a hair’s breadth in the ball arena, despite not putting a shot on the net in the third period.
Cale Makar let the “Avs” breathe a sigh of relief by threading the needle with a grandiose maneuver in overtime. The hosts won the duel 3 to 2.
Despite everything, Connor Ingram’s appearance between the posts of the “Yotes” was nothing short of spectacular. Left to his own devices for most of the game, he made 41 saves, including 19 in the third period alone.
The Coyotes led 2-1 through the middle of the second period thanks to Clayton Keller and Jack McBain. Captain Nathan MacKinnon leveled the score in a massive laser attack with surgical precision.
The Nova Scotian has collected at least a point in his last 16 home games. In Colorado team history, only Joe Sakic (23) has done better with the Quebec Nordiques.
Denis Malgin also lit the red light for Jared Bednar’s squad.