In Game 4 between the New York Rangers (#NYR) and Florida Panthers, Igor Shesterkin showcased strong performance despite the Panthers' offensive push. Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe scored for the Panthers, leading to a 2-1 advantage. Shesterkin made remarkable saves, preventing further goals. The Panthers had multiple power-play opportunities and generated numerous chances, with Verhaeghe notably capitalizing on one. Despite the Panthers' dominance, Shesterkin's efforts kept the game close.
Miller called for tripping Verhaeghe at 42 seconds. Panthers PP (0-for-1 so far)
Shesterkin puckin’ on the PK #NYR
#NYR Igor Shesterkin is fearless when it comes to handling the puck, just launched it down the ice to clear during Panthers power play
Panthers to the power play with 5:24 to go in the first — K’Andre Miller is off for roughing.
K'Andre Miller with the offensive zone penalty for roughing Vladimir Tarasenko and the Panthers are going to the power play at 14:36 of the first period in a 0-0 game.
Rangers K'Andre Miller called for roughing. Panthers get their first PP. #TimeToHunt #NYR
K'Andre Miller got Vladimir Tarasenko in the face with his fist and will head to the box for roughing. Panthers to the PP with 5:24 remaining in the first.
K'Andre Miller takes an offensive zone penalty for roughing Tarasenko. Panthers now get their first PP
Miller called for roughing Tarasenko in offensive zone at 14:36. Panthers first PP.
Wheeler called for hooking Barkov 59 seconds into OT. Panthers PP (1-for-4 so far)
Wheeler has no choice but to hook Barkov, who would have had a breakaway. And now, FLA has a PP in OT.
Shesterkin robs Barkov on a breakaway but the Panthers head to the power play 59 seconds into the game.
Barkov shakes loose early in the first minute of OT and gets hooked by Blake Wheeler, so Panthers will head to the PP.
Wheeler to the box for a hook on Barkov... Panthers with a chance to win the game.
Oh my. Shesterkin robs Kyle Okposo in tight on the backhand with 6 1/2 minutes left in a tie game. #FlaPanthers #NYR
Shesterkin is out of his mind. He just made an amazing pad save on Kyle Okposo to keep this game tied. If Okposo elevates the puck a little more, the Panthers lead.
Shesterkin stops Okposo backhand as he cuts to net with right pad outstretched.
Shesterkin just went into the splits and robbed Okposo. OEL did a nice job of setting that opportunity up.
Shesterkin robs Okposo off a FLA turnover. 6:23 left in the third
Carter Verhaeghe nets his 9th goal of the playoffs to give the Panthers the lead. 🔥 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/Nr6lPso7kU
Shesterkin allowed two goals in that period and was the best player on the ice. Panthers should be two or three goals ahead such was their second period dominance.
CARTER VERHAEGHE NETS HIS 9TH GOAL OF THE POSTSEASON TO GIVE THE PANTHERS THE LEAD 😼 ✅ O 0.5 Total Goals +155 https://t.co/zdrmYoalYM
Panthers rally for a 2-1 lead after 2 on Bennett's goal 3 seconds after a power play ended and Verhaeghe's go-ahead power-play goal. Shesterkin saved this thing from being 4- or 5-1 at least. Panthers 14-2 scoring chances, 6-0 high-danger that period, per @NatStatTrick, at 5v5
Panthers rally for a 2-1 lead after 2 on Bennett's goal 3 seconds after a power play ended and Verhaeghe's go-ahead power-play goal. Shesterkin saved this thing from being 4- or 5-1 at least. Panthers 14-2 scoring chances, 6-0 high-danger that period, per @NatStatTrick
The Florida Panthers are alive Two goals in Period 2 and it's 2-1 Florida Sam Bennett as a power play concludes Carter Verhaeghe on the power play
24th goal for Verhaeghe in his career to extend his Panthers' record. His career-high 9th of the playoffs. My sitdown with him from earlier this postseason https://t.co/xPotiH0583
The Panthers finally figured out how to beat Igor Shesterkin. Witchcraft
Carter Verhaeghe bats in his own rebound in mid-air to put the Panthers up 2-1 with 7:44 to go in the second period. Solid pass by Matthew Tkachuk to find him near the front of the net.
Verhaeghe has had a handful of quality chances this period and finally cashes one in. He bangs home a bouncing puck in front off a feed from Tkachuk and Panthers have a 2-1 lead with 7:44 to play in the second.
Carter Verhaeghe scores a power-play goal and the Panthers lead 2-1 at 12:16 of the second period. Two goals in 3:31 for Florida.
Verhaeghe puts the Panthers up one. Barclay Goodrow went off for delay of game, and the Panthers PP broke through. He whacked in a loose puck in front of the net. 2-1 Florida
Carter Verhaeghe makes it 2-1...All Panthers this period. It's unreal they're down 2-1 in a series they have controlled so much of the play
GOAL: Panthers lead 2-1 as Carter Verhaeghe scores with 7:44 left in the second.
Verhaeghe bats in his own rebound in front for PPG at 12:16. 2-1 Panthers.
The power play ends but the Panthers score to make it 1-1. The puck leaks through Igor Shesterkin and Sam Bennett squeezes it in between the left post and the goalie.
Sam Bennett ties this game up at 1-1 just after the power play expired with 11:15 to go in the second. Panthers get a friendly bounce near the front of the net and he jams home the loose puck.
GOAL: Panthers even the score at one. The puck squibs by Shesterkin with 11:15 left in the second period.
Panthers to the power play 6:42 into the second period — Lindgren is off for holding.
Carter Verhaeghe comes in all alone on Igor Shesterkin through the left circle. Doesn't score. The shot either went wide or Shesterkin got a piece of it. Hard to tell live and on the quick replay. Either way, great chance for the Panthers and they can't connect on it.
Igor Shesterkin has made a couple of absolutely bananas saves to start this period. Panthers are pressing but can’t seem to find the tying goal just yet.
The Panthers are generating an abundance of chances. Igor Shesterkin has been unbelievable to start the second.
Verhaeghe with another great chance, this one on a breakaway, but his shot misses the target. Panthers are making their push, though.
Igor Shesterkin weathering this early Panthers push for #NYR, has had to come up with a few big saves.
Igor Shesterkin was on the ground and had no idea where the puck was, but the Panthers can't capitalize.
The #NYR kill off the first Panthers power play. Florida had some look, but Igor Shesterkin had eyes on all of them.
Igor Shesterkin leads the #NYR out for Game 4 warmups vs. Panthers