Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
also scored. Bobrovsky, who had six shutouts during the regular season, had the second of his career in the playoffs.finished with 24 saves for Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers. They lost for the third time in four games after opening the postseason with seven straight victories.The Panthers went 0 for 2 on the power play to fall to 9 for 43 in the postseason. The Rangers were 0 for 1.appeared to add to the lead when he beat Shesterkin from the left side several minutes later.
The Rangers pulled Shesterkin for an extra skater with 3 1/2 minutes remaining, but could not beat Bobrovsky.'s breakaway attempt in the opening minute of the second period to preserve the lead. Shesterkin gloved a point shot by
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